Month: March 2012

Night walks- one of the advantages of staying in downtown Chicago.

Every time I visit here, I am amazed by the murals: ‘These historic works of art, 66 murals and two cast-stone fountain figures, date from two phases in the school’s history. Some were commissioned in 1908 by the Chicago Public School Art Society for Lane’s first building at Sedgwick and Division streets. Others were created […]

I had so much fun in Michigan, had to catch my breath a bit when I arrived in Chicago. So, my first few meals were take out in my room at the Hotel Amalfi.

Excellent cooking advice, ingenious contraptions (chicken tractor!), fantastic company and adorable kid goats!

‘The University of Michigan Museum of Art boasts African, American, Asian, and European collections of more than 18000 objects.’

FIA features the artwork of Jerry Pickney

Thank you, my dear friends, for the incredible food and fantastic company!

Cafe Japon, a French and Japanese bakery (red bean buns!), ice cream and chocolate at Kilwin’s, and countless other delicious experiences in Ann Arbor. But, my heart will always belong to Zingerman’s!! Handcrafted bread, cheese, chocolates, ice cream, pastry, barbeque- this may be my favorite place to eat. Ever.

…at the magical Zing Bakehouse!