Chicago in the summer is magical, but sometimes it feels so good to get out of the city. On a recent weekend, I escaped the busy pace of the Chicago summer and headed to the Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for a 24-hour getaway. The sprawling resort that was the original Playboy Club has […]
Wisconsin
Exploring Madison
I instantly said “yes” when I was asked to judge the Wisconsin Milk Marking Board’s Grilled Cheese Showdown in Madison. I love grilled cheese, and I had been looking for an excuse to visit Madison. Instead of just going up for the day, I took a two-day trip so that I could explore Madison, and […]
Kohler Food and Wine Recap
Up in Wisconsin, just 2 1/2 hours from Chicago, there is a magical place called Kohler. There you will find a top notch golf course, an incredible spa, elegant restaurants, a wine bar with one of the best cheese lists in the country, and The American Club, a five star, five diamond resort. I first discovered […]
Jacques and Claudine Pépin Talk Food
I just returned from an incredible weekend in Kohler, Wisconsin for Kohler Food and Wine, and I’m still pinching myself over the fact that I got to meet Jacques Pépin! Jacques and his daughter Claudine charmed the crowds with two cooking demos during the weekend’s festivities. I grew up watching Jacques’ cooking shows on PBS […]
The Wisconsin Room at The American Club
Charles and I celebrated our third wedding anniversary with a weekend getaway to The American Club in Kohler, WI. The luxury resort is home to nine restaurants, one of which is The Wisconsin Room, a stately restaurant with wood paneling, chandeliers, and plush seating with large windows overlooking the lush green grounds of the resort. […]
The American Club in Kohler, WI
When Charles and I were looking for a location for a Fourth of July weekend getaway, everyone gave us the same recommendation: The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin. This five star/five diamond resort known for its idyllic beauty and charm is just over 2 hours North of Chicago. Our friends’ recommendations set our expectations high, […]