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Where wine and (pop) culture meet

By Mary Ross
Mar 04, 2026 5:43 am - One way to choose wine is in exploration of wine’s role in human culture. It may be in art or politics or even involve the biggest pop star in the known universe. Here are some examples of wine and our culture, a unique union of man, plant and planet.
Is it necessary to remove salmon skin?

By Becky Krystal
Mar 04, 2026 5:25 am - Whether — and when — you remove salmon skin is largely a matter of personal preference. So no, it’s typically not mandatory. In fact, there are plenty of reasons to leave it on.
How to attract birds to your yard all year

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Mar 03, 2026 7:35 pm - This is a good time to plan to enhance your garden with plants that will attract birds all year long. It takes more than feeders, bird houses and a bird bath along with some flowers for a truly bird-friendly garden.
A glossary to help cut through seed-packet jargon and confidently plant indoors

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Mar 03, 2026 7:17 pm - It’s time to start seeds indoors for your spring garden. But how can you make sense of the jargon on the back of those seed packets? With this handy glossary at your side, you’ll understand what you’re buying and what it needs from you.
Agent prevents home inspector disclosure

By Barry Stone
Mar 03, 2026 6:51 pm - A buyer noticed worn exterior paint and asked the inspector for an opinion. The real estate agent chimed in with a comment, cutting off conversation, yet the inspector didn’t address the concern in the final report. Was this negligent?
Coalition appealing to Pope Leo to save St. Hubert School in Hoffman Estates from closing

By Eric Peterson
Mar 03, 2026 4:17 pm - Both the local pastor and Pope Leo XIV will be asked this week to reconsider the planned closure of St. Hubert Catholic School in Hoffman Estates after the Archdiocese of Chicago formally waived its direct intervention.
Home & garden calendar, March 3-14

Mar 03, 2026 2:17 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like creating seasonal palettes, permaculture, and more, as well as an auction of dahlia tubers.
Cooking chicken well can be tricky. Not so with these kebabs.

By Becky Krystal
Mar 03, 2026 6:22 am - These restaurant-quality broiled chicken tikka kebabs are supremely tender and simple to make. You can let the meat marinate for up to 8 hours, though even a short rest will infuse it with flavor.
Shrubs are the sweet, sour and sharp secret to superior drinks

By M. Carrie Allan
Mar 03, 2026 5:48 am - More people should be in on the secret of shrubs — sometimes called drinking vinegars — particularly during winter. The sharpness of vinegar can penetrate the chilly doldrums in an invigorating way, especially in a hot toddy formulation. This floral, fruity nonalcoholic shrub combines chamomile and lavender with pears for an aromatic, restorative drink.
Come back to Chinatown: Chinese chefs want American diners to think beyond the takeout box

By TERRY TANG
Mar 03, 2026 4:19 am - Upscale Chinese American restaurants, from San Francisco to New York City, have sprung up in recent years, garnering buzz with their refined tasting menus that soar far beyond Chinese takeout-food staples. Doing creative deconstructions of Chinese foods is part of their culinary hallmark, as many chefs are hungry to showcase their own culture.

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