Food / Drink / Wine
Nutrition Knowledge – Packing ‘Healthy’ Into Lunch
Going back to school often brings a flurry of activity, planning and purchasing of school supplies, and don’t forget the right supplies for packing...
Teen’s Taste – The Best Montana Breakfast
My food journey this month took me back to the mountains of Montana. It's the place where my mom and Brad got married a...
American Legion Dinners/Socials 2015-2016 Season at the Judd Kendall VFW
Sat., September 19 - Catered by Belgio's
Sat., October 17 - Catered by Kendall Cooks
Wed., November 11 Veterans Day - Catered by Kendall Cooks (Traditional...
Free Brat Fundraiser at Kreger’s This Sunday
Where: Kreger’s Brat and Sausage Haus, 605 N. Ellsworth
When: Sunday, September 13, Time: noon to 6PM
100 percent of all proceeds are being split between:...
Naperville Gardener – Growing and Using Basil
Every home in Naperville should have at least one herb growing, located in a handy spot where it will not be overlooked and forgotten....
Nutrition Knowledge – Aromatic Cooking for Our Health
Enhancing our cooking as well as our health is the key for the “aromatic vegetables”. They offer deep flavor and aroma to our foods,...
Quigley’s to Host Stein Hoisting Competition
Quigley's Irish Pub at 43 E. Jefferson in downtown Naperville will host a stein hoisting event at 7PM on Wednesday, August 19. The winner...
Teen’s Taste – It’s My Pleasure
Fast food doesn't always have to be fast and furious. For this month's column, I decided to dine in at Chick-fil-A. Chick-fil-A is a...
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day right here at home
Since today, July 19, 2015, is National Ice Cream Day, celebrate the observance established in 1974 by President Ronald Reagan at a variety of...
Naperville Ale Fest Returns to Naper Settlement This Saturday
Naper Settlement will host the the third annual Naperville Ale Fest from 1-6PM Saturday, July 18.
The tree-shaded grounds will host nearly 100 brewers from Chicagoland...
Nutrition Knowledge – Healthy Shopping, Healthy Budget
The grocery store can be a confusing and often overwhelming place with many different products. Many of us get caught up reading nutrition labels...
Ribfest Taps into International and Craft Beers
Following the trend of enjoying a variety of ales made domestically and abroad, Naperville Ribfest will raise its glass in toasting its very first...
Teen’s Taste – Watch out When Brad Cooks for Mom’s Birthday
For this month's column, I decided to write about the lovely dinner I enjoyed at home with my parents for my mom's birthday.
For our...
Nutrition Knowledge – Fresh, Local Produce
The advantage of eating vine-ripened fruit and vegetables is that they are the most nutritious. The vast majority of nutrients enter the fruits and...
Teen’s Taste – Sullivan’s Steakhouse for Mom
My next dinning experience took me to another restaurant near Naperville's beautiful Riverwalk.
Sullivan's Steakhouse is located at 244 S, Main Street. We chose this...
Nutrition Knowledge – Healthy Hydration
Our bodies are about 70 percent water. We know it is good for us, but do we know why? We need to take in...
Teen’s Taste – Traditional cooking at home
For this month I chose to stay in and write about my family's Sunday night traditions in the summer.
I know it is not quite...
Naperville Wit & Wisdom – It’s My Mother’s Fault
by Guest Columnist Bruce Dixon
This column, written by a different Naperville resident every month, is dedicated to the wit, wisdom and practical advice that’s...
Mother’s Day Brunch in Naperville 2015
With over 250 Naperville area restaurants, choices for Mother’s Day brunch are abundant and diverse.
Diners are encouraged to plan ahead and make reservations to...
Kentucky Derby Gala is set to run first Saturday in May
UPDATE / 2017: The 6th Annual Kentucky Derby Gala will be held from 3-10PM on Sat., May 6, 2017, at Embassy Suites/Naperville. Dancing to the live...
