KATHY’S HOME & GARDEN TIPS – Warm Weather Meals Using An Indoor Grill Pan
Even though we have had some cooler days we will still be in for some more hot days. During the week I just want something quick, easy, cool and relatively healthy.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW – Frasca Pizzeria And Wine Bar
Located at 3356 North Paulina in Lakeview, Frasca recently celebrated 10 years in the neighborhood. According to the owner, Josh Rutherford, “We designed the Frasca as a gathering place… the community has truly endeared itself to us.”
THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Labor Day Weekend – Summer’s Last Hurrah?
Could this Labor Day weekend be summer’s last hurrah here in Chicago? Well, if it is, the City has lined-up many annual Labor Day favorites to help us make the transition to another season!
CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – West Loop, Evanston, Gold Coast, Portage Park, Lakeview
Is this the next cool thing for real? Axe throwing as a party game – a Canadian idea coming to Chicago by a company called Bad Axe Throwing. Believe it or not, there’s already 10 locations in Canada and they’re doing so well that they’re launching in the U.S. and we’re the lucky city to get the first taste this month at 165 N. Loomis St. Bad Axe is open 7 days a week by appointment only.
KATHY’S HOME & GARDEN TIPS – Preserve garden herbs
Last week we talked about tomatoes and preserving them for winter enjoyment. Another garden staple can also bring fresh flavor in the dead of winter, fresh herbs. Even if you don’t grow your own herbs they are plentiful at garden markets all over. Whether you grow your own or purchase from a garden market you know they are grown organically with no chemicals.
TECHNOLOGY TIPS – The New Type-C USB
Apple made it official that the iPhone 7 will be announced on Wednesday, September 7. The new phone will be very similar to the iPhone 6 externally. There will be improved cameras and no headphone jack, which will instead be a Type-C USB port.
THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Summer Street Festival Season Winding Down!
Well, here we are! It was going to happen sooner or later but it’s the last weekend of August 2016 and it’s obvious that the summer street festival season is winding down here in Chicago!! However, it’s not over yet!!!
CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – Lincoln Square, South Loop, Lincoln Park, Portage Park, Oak Park
End-of-summer last hurrahs are being planned across Chicagoland. Mainstream Boutique (4357 N. Lincoln Ave.) is hosting a Back-to-School Fashion, Health and Wellness Event from 1:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. as part of the larger Northcenter Shop ‘N’ Stroll event on Saturday 8/27.
KATHY’S HOME & GARDEN TIPS – Preserving Fresh Tomatoes
If you are a tomato lover like me and are fortunate to have ample garden space right now you are being inundated with piles of ripe tomatoes, more than anyone could eat. Of course I have a dozen plants by design. I’m planning on having fresh tomatoes on my table past Christmas at least. Well at least fresh before I preserved them by cooking and freezing. If you don’t grow your own, grab a bushel full at a nearby farmer’s market and enjoy that fresh, sweet just picked taste well into winter.
TECHNOLOGY TIPS – Newsela Announces New Library Feature
According to their website, Newsela “is an education technology startup dedicated to transforming the way learners access the world through words.” The company was launched in June 2013 looking to assist educators with assessing a child’s reading strengths and weaknesses. There are 7.7 million students currently signed up as users and 800,000 teachers.
