Bomb Foods

You might be familiar with 'Daily Candy' (http://www.dailycandy.com/chicago) - a free daily e-mail newsletter and website, is the insider’s guide to what’s hot, new, and undiscovered — from fashion and style to gadgets and travel. However you probably haven't heard of 'The Daily Bomb' - same concept as 'Daily Candy' but all about food. You will receive wacky articles on munchies food and bomb recipes just name a few of what to expect. Or you can go to their website (http://www.bombfood.com)and search by category: holiday, Asian, breakfast and so many more.

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Cultural Diversity Through Cooking

While doing an event where Art Smith (may know as Oprah's personal chef or executive chef at Chicago's Table Fifty-two) was the chef for the evening he mentioned an organization called Common Threads. This organization helps bridge cultural boundaries and strengthens our global family by teaching children about their similarities and differences in the warm comfort of the kitchen: Through the simple process of preparing and sharing a nutritious meal, children who participate in these programs learn to connect with their bodies, their neighbors, and their world in bite-sized lessons.

Students learn basic kitchen skills, cooking techniques, and the importance of fresh ingredients as they prepare healthy ethnic cuisine together. Chef Instructors incorporate nutrition tips and cultural information into lessons that teach our students how to connect with their bodies, their neighbors, and their world in a healthy way.

Throughout the year, volunteers help fulfill Common Threads' mission to educate children on the importance of nutrition and physical well-being and to foster an appreciation of cultural diversity through cooking. They accept volunteers 18 years and older of all races, abilities, and religions.

If you are interested in volunteering or participating in various events throughout the year go to http://www.commonthreads.org

CHICAGO The Musical

There’s never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations. A sensational tale of sin, corruption and all that jazz. Starring John O'Hurley of "Seinfeld" and "Dancing With The Stars" as Billy Flynn!

Head to the Ford Center/Oriental Theatre to see CHICAGO before time runs out. The show only runs in Chicago from February 25, 2009 - March 08, 2009. The show has everything you could want: knockout dancing, an edge-of-your-seat story and one showstopper after another. If you loved the Academy Award®-winning film, nothing beats the live show, and if you are already intimately acquainted with the musical, experience that sizzle again. CHICAGO always delivers.

Can order tickets online at Ticketmaster.com or call Broadway in Chicago box office (312) 977-1710.

Looking for a pre-theatre restaurant for dinner try one of the following that are within walking distance...

1. Petterino's - 150 N. Dearborn St. 312-422-0150
2. Atwood Cafe - 1 W. Washington St. 312-368-1900
3. Trattoria No. 10 - 10 N. Dearborn St. 312-984-1718
4. Walnut Room (inside Macy's) - 111 N. State St., 7th Floor 312-781-3125