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Living in the Midwestern Garden

Isn’t it funny? Today, what we think of a garden in the suburbs is vastly different from what folks think of a garden in more rural parts of the Midwest. The idea of gardening for sustenance has always been one of the virtues of Midwestern gardening. Typically, here in the suburbs, gardening seems to be driven

Real Men

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA reports that 6 million men are affected by depression in the United States every year, and yet men are far less likely to seek mental health treatment than women due to social norms, reluctance to talk, and downplaying of symptoms. An exception to this statistic is beloved Chicago Cubs National Anthem singer

RF Microneedling at Perlis Wellness Center

Perlis Wellness Center is offering radio frequency (RF) microneedling, the Virtue RF. Our new machine combines the latest generation of microneedling technology with radiof requency (RF), a proven non-invasive skin tightening method and LED light therapy, all in one. This powerful treatment quickly and effectively reduces fine lines, scars, stretch marks, and other blemishes—in addition

Garden Ornaments

GARDEN STATUARY, while evocative of European classical gardens, is comfortable in any setting. It can punctuate a favored horticultural space, gently offer visual respite to the eye between large swaths of green, or simply give interest to an otherwise quiet spot. The Italian hand-carved limestone dog here (one of a pair) is sympathetically carved with

Pavlova with Red Wine Roasted Rhubarb and Raspberries

“I absolutely LOVE Pavlova. It’s the perfect combination of crispy, chewy, creamy, and fruity. It’s light, easy to make, and beautiful too, so make sure you show it off before cutting into it. This one is special, using spring ingredients, celebrating the fact that winter is over and it’s safe to come out of the

On My Desk: Francesca Connell

My desk is command central of the house. Bravo Waukegan is an organization my husband Liam and I have been involved with for the last ten years. Sadly, the benefit I was co-chairing to raise much needed funds for its programming was cancelled due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Here on my desk, you can

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