Christkindlmarket is a German tradition that has made its way to Chicago. This Christmas holiday market takes place in Daley Plaza from Thanksgiving to Christmas, and offers unique crafts and gifts for sale, a variety of entertainment, as well as German food and drinks.
Photo by: Jim Maurer
I love this festival. First of all, it gets you outside in the winter, and if it’s snowing, it feels a bit like being dropped off in an Alpine village.
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Filed November 24th, 2008 under Chicago Living
If the thought of a high gas or electric bill is keeping you from turning up the heat in your Chicago apartment, don’t worry. There are ways to keep warm without having giving an arm and a leg to pay your bills. Below are 10 ways to keep warm in chilly Chicago:
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Filed November 19th, 2008 under Apartment Basics
If you’ve just moved into a Chicago apartment and have discovered that your kitchen is a little smaller than you thought, don’t sweat it! There are some excellent ways to get around the issues small spaces can present when cooking.
So, what do you need to create delicious dishes in your small kitchen space? Let’s take a look at the items you’ll need and some ideas on what and how to cook with them.
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Filed November 5th, 2008 under Cooking