Monica Kass Rogers

SPRING HAS SPRUNG

New programming gives the community another reason to explore Lake Forest Open Lands Association properties. “THAT CICADA HAD BLUE EYES!” Lake Forest mom Marilla Perkins recalls in amazement. Discovered by her 6-year-old son Fritz during a Lake Forest Open Lands Association (LFOLA) “Cicada Sensation” guided hike last June, the rare-bug sighting was just one in

GENERATIONS OF GEMS

Barrington’s M.J. Miller & Co. Continues its 56-year legacy of fine jewelry. “If we are able to see far into the distance, it is because we stand on the shoulders of giants.” This famous aphorism—first attributed to 12th-century scholars, was among the many wise sayings Michael J. Miller’s father, Milo, liked to quote. Decades later,

CABBAGE & WALNUT PARMESAN WITH PANKO GREMOLATA

Who knew that simple, homey cabbage could be transformed into such a delicious dish? We have Chef Joshua McFadden to thank for the building blocks of this recipe: fresh cabbage quickly roasted at high heat and then tossed with breadcrumbs, toasted walnuts, olive oil, lemon, garlic, and Parmigiano. Oh—and a splash of balsamic vinegar! I’ve

DINEAMIC DUO BRINGS BAR SIENA NORTH

Food and beverage impresarios David Rekhson and Luke Stoioff of DineAmic Hospitality have weathered a lot of changes in the dining industry since first launching their business with city nightclub hits more than a decade ago. As their youthful following matured into homeowners with families, the team met evolving guest desires by collaborating with celeb

THE DISH: PEPPER & EGG QUICHE WITH PARSLEY PESTO

Ah, the research brain! What started as curiosity about the pepper and egg sandwiches popular at Italian joints in Chicago during Lent soon had me thinking about those quiche-like pepper and egg bites at Starbucks. That led to thoughts of the best quiches I’ve had, which prompted me to develop this recipe. Filled with sauteed

STYLING SAVVY

Lake Forest’s new Orimay Salon welcomes Lake Forest clientele There is a Spanish proverb that says: “Every Tuesday has its Sunday,” speaking of the silver linings in life. If anyone is familiar with those, it’s Paola Lago, owner of Orimay Salon in Lake Forest’s Arcade building. Named in honor of Lago’s daughters, Oriana and Maya,

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