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The holiday season is officially underway here in the Windy City, and residents of our Chicago apartments are busy putting up decorations and planning get-togethers. This time of year, it seems, our calendars are jam-packed with holiday-related activities. If you're planning — or contributing to — the menu for an upcoming party, have some fun with these quick and…
Create a Happy Holiday Experience in Your Chicago Apartment Have you sometimes felt less than truly at home when celebrating the holidays in an apartment unit? Maybe you were still new to the place, or you discovered that your roomful of decorations wouldn't suit the available space. Maybe you simply didn't know how to give…
Summer in Chicago is fantastic, with plenty to see and do everywhere you turn. The Chicago apartments can be a pretty hot place in the summertime as well, with some leases ending and beginning in conjunction with the academic year. Whether you’re just settling into a new place or have been in your apartment for a while,…
Summertime in Chicago, Illinois, is a great time to host a get-together with friends. This is especially true if you’re living in the Chicago apartments scene. A party of any quality will, of course, feature some great drinks. Trust us: If you’re offering just water and canned beverages, people will notice. So in the spirit of summer…
Fourth of July will be here before we know it! If you are hosting a party, you will find yourself busy preparing for the event. As such, you may want to serve patriotic sweets, but not have a lot of time to prepare them. Fortunately, there are a few easy and festive treats that you can quickly…
With the season of warm weather upon us, it's the perfect time for a picnic. Residents of Chicago, IL apartments have a host of locations to enjoy a packed picnic — whether lakefront or further afield, there's nothing quite like dining al fresco. And preparing your own picnic provides extra satisfaction, not to mention lets you plan the…
Do you love wine, but find yourself turning to frozen cocktails when the weather starts to heat up? Then we’re sure that you’ll love a wine slushie. These delicious concoctions combine your favorite wine with the frosty goodness of a frozen cocktail. Plus, both of the following recipes are super simple to make. Everything Is…
Chicago is home to several unique culinary treats, one of which is giardiniera. Highly emblematic of the vibrant Italian community in Chicago, the name of this condiment is loosely translated from Italian into "from the garden." Whether you're a restaurant chef or a home cook, you can enjoy your own special giardiniera recipe in varying levels…
Chicago is best known for its ultra-filling deep-dish pizza, but if you’re looking for a twist on a classic to cook up in your new gourmet kitchen that comes with your Chicago apartment, pizza pot pie just might be the thing. Originally conceived by the owner of Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company in the Mid North District,…
Did you resolve to eat out less in 2019? Many of the residents of our Chicago, Illinois, apartments did, so in honor of all things great in the kitchen, we've found a few recipes that are perfect for amateur chefs. 1. One-Pot Turkey Chili This one is perfect because a) chili makes everything better in the Midwest in…