Winter
101 Things to Do This Winter in Lake County
I said I would never write another one of these lists last winter. Then I signed up for the summer edition. No one forced me to, I did it voluntarily. Then I joked on Facebook […]
dessert
Date Nights
DIY Dessert Walk for Sweetest Day {Lake County}
Want me to blow your mind? Sweetest Day (according to Wikipedia) is only celebrated in certain states, with the first Sweetest Day being celebrated in Cleveland. Supposedly it was to drive candy sales and some […]
Recipes
Beyond The Pumpkin: Five Delicious Pumpkin-free Desserts for Fall
I am probably not the person to be writing about this. I adore pumpkin. I am one of those pumpkin-crazy people who have to stuff my face with as much pumpkin as possible. I start as […]
Dining with Children
Did Someone Say Dessert? Best Unique Desserts in Lake County
Dessert gets a bad rap. I mean, why must it always be at the end of the menu? Why do we feel guilty eating it after a meal? And why on Earth do we wait to […]
Fan Favorites
Best Milkshakes In Lake County
My first job was at Baskin Robbins/Dunkin’ Donuts when I was 14–so basically I am an expert at milkshakes. Perhaps it’s my penchant for all things ice cream, too, that substantiates that statement. Sometimes you […]
Recipes
LLC Loves: Favorite Grill Recipes
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, and that means it is the official opening of grilling season. At my house we are fair-weather-grillers, so this is a big deal! I know there are […]
Uncategorized
Gigi’s Cupcakes Chicago-Wilmette: Worth the {Sweet!} Trip
Little Lake County had the pleasure of visiting a new cupcake shop that was just opening in Wilmette. I was able to meet some fabulous people, including the founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes herself, Gigi Butler! […]
Kids in the Kitchen
Kids in the Kitchen with Girl and Her Kitchen: Making the Most of Thanksgiving Leftovers
Don’t make another leftover turkey sandwich. Make the most of your Thanksgiving leftovers with these Thanksgiving Leftovers recipes. […]
Kids in the Kitchen
Kids in the Kitchen with Girl and Her Kitchen: Pumpkin Cheesecake French Toast Roll-Ups
I am sure you have already judged this recipe by the title: Pumpkin Cheesecake French Toast Roll-Ups Jump to the Recipe I can just see it now. You are probably thinking one or more of […]
MADE in Lake County
MADE in Lake County: Alison Dalton from Dalton’s Cakes, Inc.
Allison Dalton is MADE in Lake County. Meet the owner of Dalton’s Cakes Grayslake and learn how she grew her passion into a business. […]