Monica Kass Rogers

BRIDGE TO LEGACY

Speaking with JH Philanthropy founder and CEO Julie Hoffmann, one thing is clear: Her passion is finding your passion and shaping it into a strategic, impactful philanthropic plan. “I really see myself as a human bridge between philanthropists and the lasting impact they want to achieve in the world,” she observes. Eschewing polished industry speak

RAGDALE’S NEXT CHAPTER

It’s been 25 years since Paul Sacaridiz, The Ragdale Foundation’s new Executive Director, first came to the Lake Forest nonprofit as an artist-in-residence. A deep-thinking artist, his work as a sculptor would be exhibited at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Denver Art Museum and other venues throughout the country. Then, building from this base,

GREEN BEANS ALMONDINE

Gathering a bundle of fresh green beans the other day, the bright scent wafted up and I thought, “Green. That scent is the color green.” And there’s a reason for that. Studies in neuroscience have shown that cross modal associations in our brains link visuals with the sense of smell and affect our perception of

WELCOMING CARRUTHERS

Walking the pristine curving trails of the just completed Carruthers Nature Preserve in Lake Forest, Ryan London’s celebratory enthusiasm is infectious. It’s understandable: London, Lake Forest Open Lands Association’s (LFOLA) President and CEO, has been working with his team to make Carruthers Preserve a reality for nearly 20 years. First, there were the negotiations that

PRESSED FOR SUCCESS

Crisp shirt collars, wrinkle-free sheets, knife-sharp trouser pleats, and perfectly pressed garments. All are valued, but at a time when few households have time for ironing how does one get such results? “They come here, of course,” smiles Victor Seyedin, owner of Lake City Cleaners in Lake Forest and Evanston. “But I doubt very many

CRANBERRY CHARLOTTE RUSSE

This little jewel of a holiday treat combines whipped cream vanilla mousse with a tart but sweet cranberry gelee topper, ringed with delicate lady fingers. Like so many vintage sweets, the provenance of the charlotte russe is a bit vague. Some historians suggest the French chef Marie-Antoine Carême invented the dessert in the 18th century

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