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MADRE KNOWS BEST

How exactly do you say “opa” in Spanish? I’m asking because there’s a bartender from Bar Poca Madre, a sleek new Mexican restaurant in Burr Ridge, standing next to our table, holding a shot of tequila, a lighter and one searingly hot platter of cheese. Hmm, this looks familiar. A block of cheese. A flammable

CITY OF TEMPLES

I have long been captivated by the Khmer Empire, one of history’s most sophisticated civilizations. More than 300 years before Christopher Columbus’ voyage, the Khmer Empire wielded significant influence across Southeast Asia, encompassing parts of present-day Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. At its peak from the 11th to 13th centuries, the empire surpassed even the

SOUR CHERRY ALMOND BARS

If there’s one back-to-school element that helps soften kids’ daily-learning routine, it’s coming home to share a tasty after-school snack with buddies. Made with almond and gluten free flours, sour cherry jam and crunchy chopped almonds, these tender treats are a great alternative to the PBJ bars in your recipe collection. The flavor of the

MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE + PERNOD

Classic preparations of moules marinières (sailor-style mussels) go back centuries in France and Belgium, requiring nothing more than mussels, shallots, white wine, and butter. Chefs worldwide have tweaked the traditional recipe, adding herbs, sometimes cream, and, in my favorite rendition, garlic, gorgeously ripe tomatoes, and Pernod. Pernod, the anise flavored French liqueur, goes so well

FIJI’S OWN GILLIGAN’S ISLAND – ONLY FAR BETTER

Mention the South Pacific to anyone, and the images that generally come to mind are swaying palms, balmy weather, and warm, turquoise waters replete with resplendent marine life. Mention Fiji, and you get all of that, plus specifically, some of the kindest and most hospitable people on planet earth. No small wonder then when the

GATEWAY TO WINE COUNTRY

In the heart of California’s famed wine country lies Napa Valley, a destination promising an unparalleled experience for both lovers of wines and lovers of the finer things. The Meritage Resort & Spa is the ideal beginning to a Napa Valley vacation, where visitors can partake in wine tastings, exhilarating outdoor activities, fine dining, and

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