Go Ask Alice – The Enduring Impact of Alice in Wonderland
What is it about Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland that has made it so endearing to fans throughout the decades since first being published…
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Alice Through the Looking Glass – Film Review
This last Friday, Alice Through the Looking Glass came to theaters. I hadn’t been the biggest fan of this movie’s predecessor, directed by Tim Burton, but…
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Kortni’s Kitchen: Apricot Glazed Ribs
Ribs – you either love them or hate them. What some people don’t know is there are multiple types of ribs. I am cooking…
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Book Review: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday
If ever there were an example of a storyline so simple and brilliant that whatever was written about it would be good, it is…
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Kortni’s Kitchen: Romaine Grown @ Home!
This week, we are doing something a little different. We will be growing our own Romaine at home! Growing some food is easy and requires…
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Van Gogh’s Bedroom, The Art Institute of Chicago, May 2016
When visiting the “Windy City”, The Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) is a must-see for any art lover! In fact, my Art History professor…
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Book Review: A Cook’s Tour by Anthony Bourdain
If you’re on a diet, stop reading right now. Although if you want to go on a diet and get queasy at the thought…
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Kortni’s Kitchen: Croissants with Prosciutto and Brie
Who doesn’t love a good croissant? The flakiness of croissant dough is something you can’t find in just any dough. The best part about…
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Cinema Review: The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book is a remake of the Disney cartoon made in 1967. Normally, I cringe at the thought of rebooting a classic movie,…
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Cinema Review – Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War is the third installment in the Captain America series. While not as strong as The Winter Soldier, this film proves…
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Kortni’s Kitchen: Prickly Pear Cupcakes!
I have been experimenting with new ingredients. This week I worked with prickly pear, or cactus. Most people don’t know you can eat some…
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Book Review: The Elements of Eloquence by Mark Forsyth
Which sounds better? An obnoxious, little old circular red European paper flying kite Or… An obnoxious, old little European red flying circular paper kite…
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