Barbara Sullivan

Sylvia Hewlett says the rage and pain over the status of America`s children that is evident behind the statistics and studies in her book, ''When the Bough Breaks,'' stems from...

Looking for unique holiday gifts that both please the recipient and help the world (at least in a small way)? Here are some suggestions: - Briefcase made of recycled Senegalese...

Christopher Radko has parlayed a Christmas tree disaster into a thriving business that has brought yuletide glitter into many homes. Eight years ago, his Christmas tree stand broke, sending the...

A restored 1880s country home near Indiana`s Amish countryside will be the setting next Sunday of a culinary festival featuring specialties from four Chicago chefs plus the co-owner/chef of the...

Is there really much difference between honeys? Can tastebuds differentiate between, say, honey made by bees buzzing in an alfalfa field in Illinois and that made by the bees doing...

Honey can be substituted for sugar in many recipes, but there are certain guidelines to be followed. These cooking tips come from the National Honey Board: - Substitute honey for...

Jars of honey on grocery shelves display different colors, forms and flavors. The color and flavor depend on which blossoms the bees have visited. The texture, or consistency, depends on...

What kind of person would create a table that`s decorated with little buses and cars making their way along a road, complete with yellow and white center stripes? A former...

Some people write down their dreams in an attempt to plumb the subconscious and gain a better understanding of themselves. Artist Janet Leszczynski translates her dream world into intricate stitchery....

Metra commuters hoofing it to work have a bright new spot to stop and grab a quick bagel and coffee, or much more. Water Market Place, in the lobby of...