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Anthony Bourdain’s boeuf bourguignon offers the gift of time and patience

By Tim Carman
Dec 29, 2025 11:27 am - Anthony Bourdain’s take on the classic dish of beef braised in red wine requires time, but no complicated ingredients or techniques. The reward: a satisfying, hearty stew in which the tender meat and rich, silken sauce are the stars.
This tomato and feta dip is a hit for a party or a night on the couch

By Aaron Hutcherson
Dec 29, 2025 11:23 am - Savory, tart and sweet tomatoes and punchy feta join forces in this warm dip that has a lovely background note of spice thanks to Calabrian chiles. It works as a festive appetizer or fun meal with a simple salad or roasted vegetables.
The 50 best wines under $50, from a critic who tasted 2,874 this year

By Elin McCoy
Dec 29, 2025 10:32 am - In this list of 50 top buys under $50, Elin McCoy highlights new-to-her wines along with perennial bargains. Her biggest sticker shock was how few Champagnes are still available at this price point, even on sale.
Party-worthy lettuce cups come together at a moment’s notice

By Ellie Krieger
Dec 29, 2025 10:15 am - These crisp lettuce cups filled with maple walnuts, blue cheese and dried cranberries brim with bold contrasting tastes and textures. They make for an elegant and healthful finger food that’s ideal for easy entertaining.
New businesses, fond farewells and historic preservation: A look back at the top stories of 2025 in Talk of the Town

By Dave Heun
Dec 29, 2025 9:57 am - New businesses and developments, historic preservation, museums and a fairy garden were among the top stories in Dave Heun’s Talk of the Town column in 2025.
Fight the virus: 7 home remedies for a sore throat

By Kathleen Felton
Dec 28, 2025 10:23 am - Woke up to a sore, scratchy throat? You may want to blame it on dry air, but it’s usually a sign your body is fighting a viral infection.
Why gray squirrels and black walnuts go together so well

By Mark Speyer, Stillman Nature Center
Dec 28, 2025 3:00 am - For many years, we’ve been finding black walnut bits on the benches surrounding our campfire circle. I know where the walnuts come from and I know gray squirrels are eating them.
Should you worry about overfunding your 529 plan?

By MARGARET GILES of Morningstar
Dec 27, 2025 11:30 am - But what do you do if you still have money left over after covering education expenses?Thanks to Secure 2.0 Act, you can now roll over unused 529 funds to a Roth IRA. But the 529 rollover isn’t a loophole to save extra for retirement; rules limit the conversions.
Learn about different missions at Gary UMC in Wheaton

Submitted by Janet Mathis
Dec 26, 2025 8:21 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will highlight missions it supports in January through an adult education series titled "Love in Mission."
Dealing with unwanted gifts takes a little creativity — and a lot of tact

By Barbara Vitello
Dec 26, 2025 8:26 am - Whether it’s a Big Mouth Billy Bass, a cherub tchotchke or a crime scene pen holder, recipients should remember when it comes to gifts it’s the thought that counts. That said, there’s always regifting ... if you are careful!

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