Copyright 2013 Daily Herald, Paddock Publications, Inc. http://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/ en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 12:14:16 -0400 http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130522/entlife/705229987/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130522/entlife/705229987/ Thu, 23 May 2013 11:53:56 -0400 Pinot Grigio is the perfect beginning to all warm weather gatherings. Currently America's second most popular white grape, Italian-grown Pinot Grigio is a light, dry-ish complement to light dishes and finger foods. Red wine lovers may take a cue from European counterparts by opting for lower-tannin/alcohol wines that pair with the widest range of dishes and accept the refreshing chill of a few... http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130522/entlife/705229977/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130522/entlife/705229977/ Tue, 21 May 2013 15:15:13 -0400 Summer's first big grilling holiday waits just around the corner, and you want to welcome the season in style. You're thinking ribs. First, you weigh your options: St. Louis style (cut from the inner portion of the ribs), spare ribs (flatter but with more bone than meat), country ribs (spare ribs that have already been cut apart) or the ever-popular baby backs (taken from the top of the rib cage... http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130521/entlife/705229971/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130521/entlife/705229971/ Tue, 21 May 2013 14:40:32 -0400 Three culinary students at the technology Center of Dupage - seniors Michael Bode of Woodridge, Zachary Molokie of Carol Stream and junior Bryce Mooney of Naperville — each had $30 and 60 minutes to prepare a dish they deemed representative of America and present the plated dish to chef Maneet Chauhan, a judge on Food Network's "Chopped" and two other judges. Also, "Top Chef" fave Fabio... http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130521/entlife/705229999/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130521/entlife/705229999/ Tue, 21 May 2013 06:15:38 -0400 At 16, Danaca Fiedler of Arlington Heights is already a seasoned baker, crafting treats for her parents and five siblings on a near weekly basis. "What really inspires me is thinking of what friends and family will love," Danaca says. "When I'm baking, I always want it to be for my family and friends and hope they will like it." http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130521/entlife/704189488/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130521/entlife/704189488/ Mon, 20 May 2013 14:17:05 -0400 Spring is here, and trips to the playground often become more frequent. Some parents choose to try to replicate the playground experience in their yard with an outdoor play set. Although a play set is more of a luxury than a necessity, it can be an investment that your child will enjoy for many years.