If I weren’t working all day today, I would be cozied up at the Empty Bottle in Chicago for their First Annual Synthesizer Chili Cook-Off.  I’ve never been much of a chili gal, can’t do spice and don’t do a whole lot of meat…but this bizarre pairing of experimental music and homemade chili has got [...]

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This Christmas my parents surprised me with a Bodum Chambord Milk Frother. I had technically asked for a milk frother, pointing my mom in the direction of the Aerolatte version. However, she went the extra mile and did a little research on the best milk frothers on the market, which led her to Bodum’s stove-top [...]

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Dear Santa, Erin would really love it if you could leave these gifts underneath her Christmas tree . . . 1. Fringed Poncho Sweater in Charcoal from Nasty Gal 2. Tunnel Vision Tray from Fish’s Eddy 3. Boat Street Pickles from Blackbird 4. Tenba Messenger Camera Bag 5. An Object Of Beauty by Steve Martin

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Vahram Muratyan‘s Paris vs New York blog is genius. It basically confirms my belief that Americans could take a cue from the French when it comes to the finer things in life – coffee, good bread, and film. And we wonder why Americans are so fat. Based on the food and beverage comparisons alone, Paris vs New York [...]

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Mondays are the toughest day of the week. The weekend’s behind you, and five grueling days of work lie ahead. So, each Monday, we’re showcasing something that we’ve made, with the hope that it inspires you . . . Today, I’m sharing my ridiculously tasty chili recipe. Technically, it’s my dad’s recipe. He’s an amazing cook. [...]

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Don’t look at this tumblr if you haven’t had your obligatory Saturday brunch yet! via omgsexyfood

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Neither would we. But BrewDog of Scotland thought it’d give it a whirl. The microbrewery created “The End of History” — a limited edition brew with a 55% alcohol content. And, because the insanely high alcohol content wasn’t crazy enough, BrewDog decided to package the beers in taxidermied animals. Thankfully for the sake of the [...]

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The Museum of Arts and Design has a new show going on now through March 27, 2011 called Eat Drink Art Design, highlighting tableware that redefines the art of dining. With pieces by Cindy Sherman, Roy Lichenstein, Boris Bally, Keith Haring, and Marcel Wanders, you’ve got a table setting impressive enough to host Jeffrey Deitch [...]

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Monday’s are the toughest day of the week. The weekend’s behind you, and five grueling days of work lie ahead. So, each Monday, we’re showcasing something that we’ve made, with the hope that it inspires you . . . I used to sneak and watch My So Called Life on MTV. I didn’t quite understand that [...]

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I’d like to take a moment to stare the chill of fall right in the eyes and boldly deny the irrelevance of popsicles at this time of year.  After all, today may not reach 60 degrees, but yesterday Chicago threw me a curveball landing in the high 80s.  Bottom line,  I’m feeling confused and torn [...]

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