Aurora bakery a dream come true for Oswego woman
It all started with a cake shaped like a Louis Vuitton purse. "I was 13 and decided to try to make a special cake for my older sister's birthday," said...
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Suburban Cooks: Cookie recipes connect the generations, create family traditions in new towns
After living in Michigan her whole life, Sherry Allen moved to Naperville about four months ago to be closer to her son and his family. She's finding some interesting differences...
Suburban Cooks: Planning ahead prevents meltdown when trying to pull holiday meal together
Going over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house for a family gathering is great fun, but eventually it's to your house they come. Many hosts are facing...
Suburban Cooks: What’s the old saying about teaching a man to fish? Cooking classes can be gifts used for life
There once was a time when the idea of taking cooking lessons was something only the hopelessly unskilled homemaker would consider. Times have changed. "Culinary classes are for dedicated foodies...
Suburban Cooks: Baked goods a sure winner at garden club fundraiser
As the holidays approach, the number of community fundraising events increase. One of the more popular is the Cress Creek Garden Club of Naperville's annual "Make It, Bake It," scheduled...
Suburban Cooks: One-pot meals perfect for busy families on the go
Working part time and being a full-time mother of two makes for a busy life for Pearl Javier. She often starts her day by pre-making dinner in a crock pot...
Best Buddies program a life-changing experience for Naperville man with autism who now works as their ambassador
Jack Mayor was no stranger to bullying when he started attending Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville in 2014. "When anyone thinks of starting high school, it is really hard....
Suburban cooks: Grandparents’ legacy includes Michigan orchard
Last winter, when the polar vortex sent temperatures down to 20 below zero, most of us shivered and turned up the thermostat. But the cold temperatures did more than give...
Suburban Cooks: Witches Night Out organizer finds, easy quick meals help when you’re busy
Fall is nearly here and like many other Naperville residents, Donna Shaw is planting mums, considering pumpkin purchases and pulling out hearty soup recipes. Fall is also the time Shaw...
Chef touts charcoal grilling, brining, and pizza
Pete Hogrefe learned at an early age that the kitchen is the place where the food magic happens. His grandmother always had a batch of her rich potato soup for...