Amy Schwartz, a science teacher at Edison Middle School in Wheaton, made the most of her trip with Morton Arboretum experts to Costa Rica’s cloud forest. “She's always looking for new ways to learn, and then bring that learning into the classroom,” Edison Principal Rachel Bednar said of the Daily Herald’s Top Teacher of the month.
All you need is a cutting board and a decorative flair to turn your favorite salad recipe into a festive Christmas tree. This recipe starts with lettuce greenery trimmed with ornaments made of salami, tomatoes, chickpeas and olives, all draped with red onion garland. And the star on top? Cheese.
The revamped and updated version of Island Lake's only grocery is readying for an encore.
When it comes to caring for your garden, it pays to be proactive during wintry weather.
A dog should give a wag of thanks to the rescuers who pulled it out of an icy pond Monday near St. Charles.
It’s hard to argue with that value proposition of boxed wine, especially as end-of-year expenses soar like reindeer. La vie en cardboard isn’t entirely rosy, though. Quality varies, and some styles of wine are better suited to the format than others. Here’s how to find boxed wines that impress.
A tahini-and-honey-coated shredded wheat topping studded with toasted sesame seeds gives this chocolate bark an irresistible crunch. It makes for a satisfying better-for-you dessert or edible gift.