Restaurants
Top 20 Taco Eateries in Lake County
It was time. I needed to be coaxed out of my proverbial “taco” shell. You see, I’m spoiled in the way of tacos; I can find both authentic and gourmet tacos within a short distance […]
Articles by Jennifer Johnson
Little Reviews
Little Reviews: Scrumptious Sandwiches, Salads and Snacks {The Fitness Gourmet}
This story contains affiliate links Making fun, healthy and easy to prepare snacks and meals is a challenge I face every day. It’s so easy to fall into a processed, prepared food rut, especially when […]
Little Reviews
Couture Cupcake Cafe & Gelato Bar {Kildeer}
If you’re looking for a cupcake with a hint of, well, sophistication, head on over to Couture Cupcake Cafe & Gelato Bar where all your designer cupcake dreams will come true. Whether your guilty pleasure […]
Little McHenry County
Little Reviews: Ethereal Confections {Woodstock}
They had me at chocolate. Well, not really. To be truthful, it was coffee. My husband and I were in search of a coffee fix after dropping our daughter off to pre-game practice in a […]
Little Reviews
Little Reviews: ZIPIT Grillz Backpack
No sooner than your ears stop ringing from the Fourth of July fireworks, the school supply sales start. My daughter begs me to take her shopping as soon as the first pencil case appears on […]
Beaches
Little Reviews: Lake Minear Beach {Libertyville}
Tucked away on the east side of Libertyville is truly a hidden gem. Just a few blocks off of the beaten path from downtown Libertyville you will find the magnificent, spring-fed Lake Minear and Beach. […]
Festivals
Sneak Peek: Behind the Scenes at the Lake County Fair
It’s fair time in Lake County, yes, that’s right, it’s time for the Lake County Fair. The fairgrounds are now bustling with activity in preparation for the 89th Lake County Fair. The fair opens on […]
Festivals
Insider’s Guide to Visiting the Lake County Fair {Grayslake}
Are you planning to visit the Lake County Fair? Of course you are! This year’s fair begins on Wednesday, July 26 and runs through Sunday, July 30. Take some time and connect with Lake County’s […]
Dining Lake County
Sneak Peek: Buffalo Creek Brewing
Lake County’s newest taproom and craft brewery, Buffalo Creek Brewing, is set to open on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Beginning with a ribbon cutting at 9:00 a.m., beer will flow to the public at 10:00 […]
Summer
Food Truck Feasts in Lake County {2017}
It’s summer, and the living — and eating — is easy. Food trucks and mobile kitchens are rolling into festivals and farmers markets throughout Lake County, with selections of unique eats for everyone. Here’s a list […]