Life

First things first. This is a guide for Portland, Maine, the largest “city” in the state. Portland is a small, but charming seaside city with lots of history and a …

There is a lot of corn in the midwest. Growing up in Maine, really great corn was a seasonal treat. In Chicago, we are literally surrounded by corn and people …

Once known for primarily serving up steak, Epic, in Chicago’s River North has mixed things up with a new modern American menu with both Asian and Hawaiian influences. When Epic …

What is more fun and exciting than scrambled eggs? Turning them into breakfast tacos! Scramble some eggs, and then put them in a flour tortilla and top them with all …

Lemonade is the perfect refreshing summertime drink. This pretty pink lemonade is made with blended strawberries, fresh mint, lemons, and simple syrup. I made a big batch over Memorial Day …

A fully loaded baked potato definitely counts as dinner. Charles loves having this for dinner, and requested it recently. To turn a simple baked potato into dinner, we added shredded …

These grown up popsicles are a fun summer treat, and a playful way to enjoy a cocktail. These bright pink strawberry prosecco popsicles are a refreshing snack on a hot summer …

This easy appetizer is made with just three ingredients and in just 20 minutes. Creamy goat cheese is spread on thin slices of prosciutto and then it is wrapped around …

I get inspiration from everyone around me. The other day I felt like baking cupcakes (instead of packing for our move on Saturday), but didn’t want to make basic chocolate …

Jalapeños stuffed with mashed potatoes and wrapped with bacon – that is what you feed people who have been drinking all day. This recipe was invented on Saturday afternoon when …

This vanilla bean strawberry shortcake is my take on the New England style strawberry shortcake that my mother makes. This shortcake has a dense biscuit-like consistency and lots of vanilla …