Julia Child: Spy And Chef In 1963 Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV.! Her program “The French Chef” was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed the way … Continue reading
Julia Child: Serving America In 1963 Julia Child became the 1st superstar chef on TV. Her program was so influential, that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! She changed the way America thought about food, became the … Continue reading
The Movie “Local Hero” – Magic, Memorable, and a Modern Mermaid The 1983 Bill Forsyth directed movie “Local Hero” was made in 1983. While the film’s age shows around the edges, it is really a timeless piece of film making. … Continue reading
Choosing to be Happy – The Example of Gigi The winter of 20013/2014 was brutal in Chicago. We suffered several enormous blizzards and two blasts from the bone-chilling polar vortex. We were blessed to have a warm home, plenty of … Continue reading
Jeannette Rankin is one of those uniquely American characters who deserves to be remembered. She was a voice for peace in three different wars and a trailblazer in the fields of women’s rights, political history, social work, and public service. … Continue reading