Making a big statement, in lowercase Kirk Wessler October 28, 2023 The basic equation could not be more simple: Ukelele + electric guitar + drums = Fun Music. That simplicity also...
Shanky’s Power Flip Dustin Crawford February 22, 2023 Welcome to March, when everyone finds their Irish roots and we start Spring off with a party on St. Patrick's...
Rosemary and Garlic Hasselback Potatoes Mary DiSomma February 22, 2023 The Hasselback is one of the most impressive recipes you can make with a simple potato. It’s also one...
‘I don’t sing anything I don’t feel’ Kirk Wessler February 1, 2023 Like everything else in her life, the way LiV Warfield chooses to spell her first name — the lowercase “i”...
‘Representation really does matter’ Amy Geier Edgar February 1, 2023 Peoria Magazine (PM): First off, tell us about your background. Alexus McNally (AM): I am a first/second generation — depending...
GlobalFest Central Illinois makes its debut Lisa Coon January 30, 2023 Central Illinois is home to many ethnically diverse neighborhoods, and organizers of an upcoming, immersive event want others to experience...
Bonhomme Richard Dustin Crawford January 30, 2023 Dry and Dry-ish January has come to a close with the bitter cold of winter seeping into our bones, and...
Chocolate Ganache Nutella Tart Mary DiSomma January 30, 2023 February and chocolate go hand in hand. Valentine’s Day is the main chocolate February event, but did you know there...
Groundbreaker, Baker, Businesswoman Amy Geier Edgar January 30, 2023 Rachael Parker has made a name for herself in Peoria as a successful elected official and entrepreneur. She’s also a...
From gridiron to Grand Ole Opry doorstep Kirk Wessler January 1, 2023 Jake Maurer was 26 years old when he delivered the one-two news punch to his parents. One caused rejoicing: Jake...
Making ‘tasty’ synonymous with ‘healthy’ Phil Luciano January 1, 2023 Riley Greenwood keeps evolving, personally and professionally.There’s a direct line that connects the dots between her teenage retail job, her...
Ken Zurski lands on his brand Steve Tarter January 1, 2023 Ken Zurski has always found history to his liking. His first book, The Wreck of the Columbia, chronicled the 1918...
In for the Night Dustin Crawford January 1, 2023 Welcome to the new year with its requisite cold, wind and ice! It is time to cozy up with a...
Black Dal Mary DiSomma January 1, 2023 Mary DiSommaThe flavors of Indian cuisine are complex, but with the right ingredients, creating the perfect Indian dish doesn’t have...
The Community of Theater Laurie Pillman November 30, 2022 Fifteen years ago, Jeff Driscoll and Rachel Roderick started Arc Light Productions with $20 and a pitch to the Illini...
Mom rules the restaurant roost Nick Vlahos November 30, 2022 From one woman to another, Rhythm Kitchen Music Café appears to be in good hands. Motherly hands, even. That’s among...
Christian music takes local singer-songwriter to a higher level Kirk Wessler November 30, 2022 Kadee Allen was in Clarksville, Tennessee this year, playing the first set of a planned three-hour gig. The crowd seemed...
Lola and the Tree of Life Laurie Pillman November 30, 2022 Everyone experiences grief. It can bring overwhelming physical and emotional suffering. While mental health professionals say this is a natural...
Christmas Macaron Tower Mary DiSomma November 29, 2022 Mary DiSomma For the holidays, I turn my famous wedding macaron tower into an edible Christmas tree. Green-colored...
‘100 Things to Do in Peoria Before You Die’ Laurie Pillman October 27, 2022 Molly Crusen Bishop is an author, speaker, storyteller and lifelong Peorian. Her passion for her hometown has been at the...
Peoria’s legal eagles ‘Inherit the Wind’ Steve Tarter October 27, 2022 Watching a rehearsal of “Inherit the Wind,” the play performed recently at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, was another reminder of...
Cocktail Class – Ciao Bella Peoria Magazine October 25, 2022 Ciao Bella The heat is officially gone from outside so we will have to compensate by heating up our insides a...
Cuccidati: Italian Fig Cookies Mary DiSomma October 25, 2022 This recipe is from my grandmother, which likely came from her grandmother and from her grandmother before that. They are...
Our Own little Culinary Pipeline Laurie Pillman October 24, 2022 Chef Keith Shank first started teaching for the Illinois Central College (ICC) Culinary Arts Management program in 2007, but it...
A Ginger Cake to Remember Mary DiSomma October 1, 2022 Ginger is one of the most prized spices in the world. But I hadn’t fully understood how special fresh ginger...
Cocktail Class – The Lazy Snitch Dustin Crawford October 1, 2022 October brings falling leaves, Halloween plans and, of course, pumpkin spice latte everything. The Lazy Snitch takes this ubiquitous fall...
