Veggie wrap sandwich

Veggie Wraps Inspired By Au Bon Pain

the veggie wrap was so good that I took the ingredient list home and reproduced it to the best of my ability

bacon crumbles are added on top of the baguette

No Chill Appetizer: Crostini with Havarti, Bacon, and Hot Pepper Jelly

What could I do with stale bread and only the ingredients in my kitchen?

A mulched tree bed is edged with stone and brick

To Mulch, Or Not To Mulch? And Other Lawn Care Questions

My “no fuss” solution is to let the grass grow around the tree bases, like inverted grass skirts!

Lazy Chicken Caprese; And It’s Gluten-Free

By baking it first at high heat, and then reducing the heat to finish, you avoid the skillet frying step

Easy to Make, Gluten-Free Strawberry Tart

Gluten-free recipes are all over the internet. Gluten-free products are all over the stores. Despite the proliferation, many of these things just don’t taste that good, or are expensive, or both.

a white rose next to a cup of tea

Did You Know That Herbal Tea Is Not Tea?

On the eve of the release of the new film adaptation of DuMaureir’s novel, it’s appropriate to revisit tisanes that are actually tasty.

Tech Fun With Animatron

The weekend is a perfect time to play around on the computer, in between chores and soccer/baseball games, shopping, gardening…

a bowl of peas, carrots, asparagus, grilled onion

Easy Veggies for Every Day

This is so easy, even though the steps look long. It really is a matter of having everything prepped before you cook. I think the onion is 100 times better grilled, and since I’m grilling the meat, it isn’t any more trouble.

Tall skyscrapers reflect the beauty of Lake Michigan.

Best Places to Stay in Chicago and Save

It is true that we’ve stayed everywhere from the Four Seasons to the Hampton Inn in Chicago.