Evanston Review

On the bright side: Color is key to summer accessories

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:08:01 -0500

Lemon, tangerine, lime, orange. No, that’s not a grocery list. It’s a short list of some of the hottest color trends this summer. Choose whatever fruit you like.

Grilled steak sandwich perfect for Father’s Day

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:59:55 -0500

In honor of the men in our lives, a proper Father’s Day feast should feature manly fare with an indulgent flair. Few dishes are as masculine as a grilled steak sandwich, but managing the sandwich’s star ingredient is often laden with preparation pitfalls.

Fishy fun for Father’s Day

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:59:55 -0500

Reel ‘em in this Father’s Day with “fintastic” gifts for Dad (and that’s no fish tale!)

Rock star local chef launches his own line

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:38:02 -0500

While chef Jaime Laurita was on tour cooking for Steven Tyler, the Aerosmith front man told him: “You know, I really wish you’d let your freak flag fly.”

High-flying fun: Keeping kids occupied during flights

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:39:06 -0500

Take the stress out of air travel with these crafts, games and activities that will keep even the littlest passengers entertained.

Swimwear that suits everyone

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:33:15 -0500

Trying to find that perfect and perfectly fitting swimsuit can be painful, but it doesn’t have to be. We asked some local fashion experts about cool looks for a hot summer day at the beach, and got good news for shoppers.

Give beets a chance

Fri, 31 May 2013 15:00:01 -0500

When I was a kid and my Dad would go out of town on business, my mom and I invariably dined on a dinner of meatloaf and beets at least once while he was away.

University of Chicago study: One-third of recent marriages began online

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:52:00 -0500

More than a third of recent marriages nationwide began online, according to a new University of Chicago study that was paid for by a dating website.

New buttercream designs take the cake

Thu, 30 May 2013 13:28:44 -0500

Buttercream is back. In a recent survey conducted through Facebook, the Wilton company learned that more and more cake lovers crave a return to the days of good old-fashioned buttercream and classic decorating techniques.

Changes afoot: Bright, bold shoes for summer

Wed, 29 May 2013 13:01:46 -0500

“Shoes transform your body language and attitude. They lift you physically and emotionally.” That wisdom — no surprise — comes from Christian Louboutin, famous shoe designer with those infamous red soles. He’s right. Who doesn’t stand taller in a great pair of heels? No pun intended! “There’s something for everyone this season no matter what your age,” stated Janine Galante from Lori’s Shoes in Highland Park. “There are a huge variety of shoe trends this year compared to other seasons. There are more choices for women.” You’ll still see super high heels, but heels are getting lower. It’s one of …

Homespun: Get your hands dirty with composting

Tue, 28 May 2013 16:27:19 -0500

Whether we’ve been tenderly coaxing plant starts from seed or plan to pluck up seedlings from a local garden center, Mother’s Day weekend historically signals the start of the growing season for northern Illinois’ Hardiness Zone 5 since the fear of frost has typically passed.