This is one of the quickest and easiest desserts to prepare and even in it's simplicity, it comes off as very sophisticated and decadent.  The bite-sized pieces go great when served with coffee for your dinner party.  Every time I serve this, pe

The Bears ended pre-season play on a high note going 3 and 1 including a win over the New York Giants, Superbowl Champs from just two seasons ago. With the exception of losing running back Kevin Jones and defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek to season ending i

Movie Review Excerpt: There’s been plenty of buzz about the new documentary, “Pressure Cooker,” prior to seeing its final showing in Chicago on Aug. 25, so I was prepared to see a good movie at the Gene Siskel Film Center. This was my fi

I truly miss the days when it was commonplace for men to be clad in fine headwear. There was a time before when a well-dressed gentleman met the light of day, and he’d place a smart fedora or playful porkpie atop his head. Everyone wore hats, even c

If you have a small patio or a window with direct sunlight, it would be a great idea to start a mini-garden. I started my garden a year ago, on my mom’s advice.  She said, “It’s a great exercise in discipline, and the rewards are fr

Contact Information: 2528 S. Kedzie, Chicago, IL 60623, 773-254-7722   When I drove down Kedzie and I reached the 2500 block, I knew at least two things.  First, it is as the sign above states, “ Mexico en Chicago.”  Second

As much as I enjoy entertaining friends with dishes cooked with different types of meat, I also like to keep a few recipes on hand for my vegan guests.  You will always get props for preparing a dish for your friends with special diets.  And as

This is the most wonderful time of the year. I know it sounds corny, but it’s the truth. I even enjoyed it when it meant triple-sessions in the blistering sun during training camp while in high school and college. Back then I thought my coaches were

One of the things I've found while living in Chicago is the huge amount of Mediterranean restaurants in the city.  Gyros are one of my favorite fast foods, but lately in my effort to eat healthier, I've been trying to figure out what in the heck kind

As I drive down the street, go to the grocery store, sometimes even in church, I see young men and some older cats that truly should know better, participating in a trend that really needs to die. I’m talking about sagging. Sagging is the practice o