Fat & Happy: Flaxseed-Encrusted Sweet Potato Cake with Basil-Dressed Kale Salad

A little crunchy crust comes from flaxseeds. Where this really goes over the edge is the…

Disney Dollars, Immigrant IQ & Mexican Catholics

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Food Geek: Key Ingredient Cook-off

In which your friendly food geek happily lets some of Chicago’s best chefs assault her taste…

What to buy: Ladies’ shoes for spring

Warm weather has finally arrived! Try on a trendy pair of heels or wedges in a…

Even Gangster Disciples have Constitutional Rights, Senator Kirk

According to Fox 32, Senator Mark Kirk wants to spend tens of millions of dollars and…

Camo is DEAD

A fashion diva's angry letter to the people still wearing camo

Album Review: Defcon 5…4…3…2…1 by Man or Astro-Man?

The sci-fi-lovin’ surf-punkin’ group stays unique and focused on their atmospheric and largely instrumental ninth album—their…

Fear in Latin(o) America

Obama traveled to Mexico and Central America to discuss security and economic development in the region.…

Fat & Happy: Spicy Strawberry and Mint Grilled Cheese Quesadilla and Another look at Peru

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