It's finally starting to feel like summer. The weather is getting warmer, the schedules are lighter, and everything seems to go at a slower pace. With more free time on our hands, we decided to explore a somewhat new [to us] neighborhood of Chicago, called Lincoln Square. We've been there before, briefly, and loved the European vibe of the area. This particular day we made lunch reservations and headed out with the intent of enjoying a nice meal, a leisurely walk, and a littl

This summer in Europe, I had some amazing lemonades at various restaurants in the different cities I visited. There is nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a cold glass of lemonade, and some of these establishment really outdid themselves with some amazing flavor combinations — orange and basil, ginger and mint, honey and pine, and elderflower lemonades. The flavors were out of this world! I didn't know I could love lemonade so much, but I did know I had to recrea

I visited Venice last summer and loved it so much that when I had an opportunity to go back this year, I jumped at it! Venice is such a unique place, unlike any other city. The canals, bridges, beautiful buildings with worn out facades and lively colors are a sight for sore eyes! I can get lost day after day wandering the streets and alleys of this amazing city. I arrived in Venice early evening, checked into the hotel, showered, changed and went out to dinner. My husband and