John Cool has been riding and working around Chicago for 25 years. Spotted at Armitage and Whipple. Thanks for the chat, John...
I got out for a rare mid-day ride today, and came home and tweeted this: Takes about a 1/1000th of the time it took to get fit to lose it. But alas, dear bike, I love you anyway #bikechiflic.kr/p/dVQkXv — suzanne (@soozed) February 18, 2013 For many reasons,...
New York has to be one of the best walking cities in the world. I spent a long weekend there in May, and took hundreds of photos. Perhaps a cliche, but it’s a city begging to be viewed in black and white. For me, the absence of color enhances its most remarkable...
I’ve been in a bit of a funk for the last month. During those times it’s easy to forget that riding actually helps ease whatever ails you. This is just what the doctor...
Today started out bitter cold in Chicago; temps in the low teens with a “real feel” in single digits. After coffee, we decided to head out to the lakefront for a long walk. We started out about noon, and although it was still cold, the sun was shining and...
This is the perfect first bite for a party. Black olive “caviar” seasoned with herbs, then paired with hard-boiled egg and cool creme...
Each year on this last day of December I like to look back at all the photos I’ve taken over the past year. While I could never remember every day of 2012, it’s amazing how I can remember in fairly vivid detail the circumstances of every photo − where it...
Everything feels so different this week since losing my sweet Lucy, but life must go on…especially when you have another dog that depends on you. Fred and I have been taking long walks, experiencing how different it is with just the two of us after 12 years. I...
I made these three soups for a group of friends. There’s something for everyone here: (left to right) Cauliflower Stilton Soup, Zucchini Bisque, and Chilled Avocado...
Without fail, this is my most requested “can you bring the parmigiano-reggiano cheesecake to my party” item. It’s savory and rich, and really...
