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Family Jewels

Conventional wisdom says kids these days don’t respect their elders.

Rubbish. Round these parts, we happen to hold little old ladies in very high regard.

Without them, there’d be no mayonnaise-based dips to devour, family secrets to uncover, or vintage frocks ...

Fritos Go with Lunch

A glimpse into your post-lunch belly.

Mon: Turkey, no cheese.
Tues: Turkey, no cheese.
Wed: Turkey, no cheese.
Thurs: Turkey, no cheese, add peppers.
Fri: A Wreck with everything.

Looks like ’06 tastes a lot like ’05. Why not try ...

The Weekend Guide

Resolution #235 — Live it up.

EAT
Temperature Soup
What:
Bowls of soup priced according to the outside temp.
Why: Chicken noodle for pocket change? We absolutely heart frostbite.
When: Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Salad Spinners, 200 W. Monroe St., ...

Shake Your Bootie

A few weeks ago, you were all about the “Seasons of Love.” You embraced the gift-giving spirit, adorned your home in little twinkling lights, and belted out holiday tunes at the top of your lungs.

Now you’re staring out the ...

Best of 2005: Jazz Hands Across America

Hear that? It’s the tune of 2006. Before we dive in, a shout-out to our favorites from 2005. Feel free to hum along.



Originally published 10/24/05

Looks can be deceiving.

Case in point: your closet. Judging from the ballerina flats, black ...

Best of 2005: Green Goddess

Hear that? It’s the tune of 2006. Before we dive in, a shout-out to our favorites from 2005. Feel free to hum along.



Originally published 2/15/05

Winter in Chicago is a little like pregnancy.

Several long, hard months of discomfort and ...

Best of 2005: The Big Fix

Hear that? It’s the tune of 2006. Before we dive in, a shout-out to our favorites from 2005. Feel free to hum along.



Originally published 2/22/05
 

There’s nothing wrong with a trip to the dessert bar for a smidgen of ...

New Year’s Toast

Soon we’ll say goodbye to 2005. (And one too many afterwork cocktails, cheese plates, and missed yoga classes.) And in its place we’ll find a clean slate.

It’s resolution time.

Getting a jump on a new and improved 2006 is ...