lifestyles
A Spanish delight
My husband had the good fortune of hosting Luis, a Spanish exchange student, during high school, and his family had the good sense to preserve their relationship for decades. As a result, I found myself in the kitchen years ago with Luis’s mother, Carmen Lucy. …
Create a healthier home this spring
It’s time to open your windows, air out the house and get started on some spring cleaning. While most people dread cleaning their house and getting rid of things, it’s a great time to take inventory of what you truly need and can live without. …
Dealing with stress; helpful resources
It’s easy to let the little stresses of life pile up and overwhelm you all at once. With so many ongoing activities and events at work and at home, it’s easy to feel anxiety build up — usually at the worst moment. USA.gov can help …
Science books aren’t heavy
Is it possible to understand a science book once you’re out of school? Yes, and you might even enjoy it! Science doesn’t have to be heavy. Some titles are comprehensible and enriching to lay people. Ask staff at the Oak Park Public Library and here’s …
River Forest Public Library
River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Ave.; riverforestlibrary.org. All programs and events are free and open to the public. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. Call (708) 366-5205. Due to space limitations priority is given to River Forest Library cardholders. Reference/Public Relations …
Oak Park and River Forest Community Calendar, May 24
Oak Leaves and Forest Leaves welcome items for the Community Calendar, as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Your Page. Items must be received minimum of 10 days prior to publication. Fax (708) 383-3678; e-mail oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; or mail …
New book brings top chefs’ food to any table
Plenty of folks would shy away from coaxing even just one recipe out of their favorite restaurant chef, but Chicago food writer Amelia Levin collected 59 such recipes for her first cookbook, Chicago Chef’s Table (Lyon’s Press, 2012). “I started by reaching out to as …
Chef stays true to red, white and blue
When the American flag flies proudly on days like Memorial Day, Chef John Lane weaves the nation’s favorite color combination into many of the foods he makes. For his Memorial Day weekend menu at The Perfect Dinner in Oak Park, Lane will make plenty of …
Boomers, i.e. seniors, just want to have fun
This is a big birthday year for many baby boomers. Every day for the next 18 years or so, about 10,000 baby boomers — including me — will turn 65. And guess what? According to the Pew Research Center, many of us, whether through exercise, …
River Forest Public Library
River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Ave.; riverforestlibrary.org. All programs and events are free and open to the public. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. Call (708) 366-5205. Due to space limitations priority is given to River Forest Library cardholders. Reference/Public Relations …
Foods of the 28 NATO countries: Go Hungary
In the same way I’d hope summit participants will be able to enjoy a Chicago-style hot dog or quintessential Italian beef sandwich while they are in the Windy City, I want to embrace the spirit of NATO in my home kitchen. Here’s how.
Celebrating Seniors Week Calendar
Celebrating Seniors Week is a collaboration in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park. Go to celebratingseniors.net. Friday, May 18 Township Lunch: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, Oak Park Township Senior Services. Lunch 11:30 a.m.; $1.50/meal. Transportation call (708) 383-4806. Free Vision Screening: by appointment 9:30-10:30 …
The Great Big Idaho Potato Truck delivers
Older adults in suburban Cook County who receive home-delivered meals or have lunch at group dining locations can have potatoes donated to AgeOptions by the Idaho Potato Commission. The potatoes were delivered by The Great Big Idaho Potato Truck in a promotion at Ina’s restaurant …
Understanding immigrants in ‘Leaving Czechoslovakia’
Can you imagine leaving your friends, family and country because of political upheaval? I can. Although I came to the U.S. as an immigrant from India, I can sympathize with Czech and Slovak émigrés. Their countries are rich with art, fairytale castles and Cubist architecture …
Pet of the Week
Name: Willow Species: Rabbit Color: Black Gender: Female Age: 1-2 years Willow is a sweet little bunny that came to us from a shelter that was over crowded. She is spayed, about 1 to 2 years old and is enjoying all the attention she is …
River Forest Public Library Calendar, May 10
River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Ave.; riverforestlibrary.org. All programs and events are free and open to the public. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. Call (708) 366-5205. Due to space limitations priority is given to River Forest Library cardholders. Reference/Public Relations …
