By now, all shopping and a lot of your prep work is done. Dishes, cutlery, utensils, pots, pans, and linens are all sorted. Set the table the night before and cover with a clean white sheet. Do a quick vacuum and dust early, then it’ll be off your list. Do wash up in the kitchen as you go, it makes your job so much easier at the end.
Winter is coming- and so is the holiday season! This weekend marks the beginning of the Christmas season! Check out our picks for getting your cheer on this weekend!
Lakeview: Ready to get your laugh on? Come on down to Hitch Cocktails at the Annoyance Theatre! The show runs every Friday at 10 pm until December 29. It starts with an audience suggestion, then the players create a full length thriller in the style of Alfred Hitchcock.
This week had me feeling a little more fancy! After the release of Michelin’s Bib Gourmand list in October, I couldn’t wait to try one of the restaurants. The Bib Gourmand is awarded to restaurants that provide high quality food for a good value. The designation is different than Michelin’s star awards, which are more prestigious. However, with such a competitive dining market in Chicago, the Bib Gourmand is a huge honor.
I normally use a white board on my refrigerator for regular family schedules. And it’s great for large meal planning too! Schedule shopping trips and add notes like “Order turkey and pies!” Or “Move turkey to fridge for thawing!” (you’ll need one day for every four pounds frozen) This way, you’ll see it every day. Your complete schedule is on your legal pad, of course. Following are tips and handy tricks to make the day go smoothly.
To honor and remember those who have dedicated their lives to defending our freedom and civil liberties, Veterans Day (which falls on Saturday) is a time for all Americans to thank and honor those who have selflessly served in our military during wartime and peacetime!
Bucktown and Wicker Park: Ever wanted to do a walking tour of Bucktown and Wicker Park? You’re in luck! Bizarre Bucktown Walking Tours offers you just that! This tour features information about the area’s history, neighborhood mysteries, and ghosts.
This week brought me two of my favorite things: brunch and Andersonville. It’s so fun having friends visit from home, because we can take them to our favorite places in Chicago! We love Andersonville and knew it would be the perfect spot for Sunday brunch.
For some people, the thought of having a houseful of people over for Thanksgiving is akin to giving a speech to a large audience: terrifying and to be avoided. Not necessarily! I grew up in a single-family household and my mother worked full time, leaving little time for cooking.
Oh Boy! Now that Halloween is behind us, the holidays will be here before you know it. But, we’ve got this weekend to enjoy first with a variety of fun and slow-paced events before the non-stop holiday hoopla begins!!
