Nicole Schnitzler is a freelance writer for the Chicago Tribune and the founder of Doors Open Dishes, a nonprofit that partners with chefs to benefit those with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Throughout Chicago, culinary educational sites are offering classes covering a range of food and drink recipes, and in the process, inviting participants to a shared space of curiosity and creativity.
The Illinois Assistive Technology Program and Gateway to Learning are two programs that seek to help individuals living with disabilities in all aspects of their daily life, including cooking in...
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From a family-run sweets haven on the South Side to a Belgian-inspired favorite in Evanston, here are seven spots with chocolate capable of evoking Chicago’s bygone candy era.
Washington, D.C., which is home to some of the nation's most iconic sites, monuments and museums, has always been a destination for those looking to learn about the origins and...
One of the best ways to savor the holiday season is with afternoon tea, when piping hot refills and an ornate display of pastries feel even more festive. Thankfully, several...
When her physically and intellectually disabled son William was aging out of his high school vocational training program, Joan Hallagan was concerned about his future — and that of his...