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Chocolate lovers from around the Chicago region are invited to three days of pure imagination when the legendary Chocolate Fest returns to the historic streets of downtown Long Grove from now through Sunday, May 21. From hot chocolate eats to cold chocolate drinks, Chocolate Fest has it all! This year’s cocoa-crazed family festival is the

Corpse Revivers belong to a family of cocktails from the late 1800s, created as a cure for hangovers. Corpse Reviver No. 2—the most famous of the bunch—gained popularity when the recipe was printed in Harry Craddock’s classic compilation, Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Craddock—who was head barman at London’s grand Savoy Hotel while penning the book—suggested

“One ha’ penny, two ha’ penny, hot cross buns!” was once a British street-vendor cry heralding the sale of spiced and fruit-studded buns traditionally eaten on Good Friday. When I was a little girl, I loved the American version of these buns, soft and warm, with snow-white icing crosses piped over their glossy tops. Although

As vacationers seek out their summer pursuits, discovering a destination that guarantees plenty of sunshine, open-air environments, and endless opportunities for adventure—and wellness-focused experiences is paramount. Amangiri … mic-drop. After being greeted by our driver from Amangiri at the small discreet airport in Page, we traveled in style (an immaculate Mercedes) to the resort. The

April’s showers and mild temperatures transform the Midwest’s barren winter terrain into a lovely green carpet of fresh growth. Foragers search the woods for wild ramps and mushrooms. Farmers markets come alive with asparagus and peas, spring garlic and parsnips, baby radishes, and, my favorite, snowy white fennel bulbs capped by feathery fronds. I’ve long