Records? They still make records? Why yes, haven’t you heard? Vinyl is back! In 2011, vinyl records represent a singular bright spot on the landscape of a music industry in shambles.
There were new places to discover and old friends to check in on. Soon, we realized we didn’t need to leave town at all to make the most of our weekend.
Whether you’re seeking robust flavors, natural remedies or brilliant colors, an herb garden could be the answer. Not only does growing your own herbs save money, it allows you control over what goes into your food.
“Our relationships with our pets give us a comfort and energy that we don't really get from anyone else,” says local photographer Kira Kwon of Peoria Heights. Kwon, Kelli Drake of DRAKEphoto and Vicki Taufer of V Gallery share their advice on photographing pets.
The fruit of the olive tree, native to the Mediterranean, has been harvested and turned into oil since the fifth millennium B.C. The revered substance has represented wealth and power in various civilizations, and was deemed “liquid gold” by Homer.
