Where to eat in the Chicago Western suburbs
Best for a date night: The Cellar Bistro 132 N Hale St, Wheaton There’s nothing worse than heading out for date night only to discover the ambience of the eaterie is not… Read More
Gluten free delights in DuPage
I don’t really like to shout about being gluten free. After all I’m not celiac, I’m not dangerously allergic – it just gives me belly ache. Outing yourself as a grain-dodger can lead to eye rolls… Read More
Afternoon tea at The Drake in Chicago
My husband definitely knows the way to my heart so when he organised a surprise afternoon tea at The Drake Hotel for our wedding anniversary this English girl was one happy lady. … Read More
Oak Park: Literary lessons at Hemingway’s childhood home
To be a good writer you need to step away from the keyboard sometimes. After weeks immersed in a high-pressure book project, I took a breather and headed to Oak Park, ten… Read More
Take a wander in Wheaton
Since we moved to Wheaton I’ve been determined to get outdoors as much as possible before I batten down the hatches for my first Chicago winter (brrr). The marvellous thing about our new home is it’s a… Read More
Summer days in Chicago
As the porter passed me a goldfish I couldn’t help but wonder if I was in some weird jetlag haze. I’m used to complimentary cosmetics in hotels but a free pet delivered… Read More
