Classy trash: Chefs reeling in less popular fish

The National Marine Fisheries Service estimates that one-fifth of the fish caught in U.S. waters are discarded. Lately, sustainability groups like Chefs Collaborative are bringing less celebrated fish like smelt, speckled trout or carp — sometimes called trash fish — into the mainstream.

Useful tips, easy tricks for home repair

Become your own handyman (or handywoman) with these do-it-yourself tips for common household problems.

Let spring go to your head

Cuts, curls, braids, colors, treatments — what’s new to do with hair? There are plenty of possibilities, so we went straight to local experts for advice. Color, said Helen Presman, owner of The Beauty Spot in Lake Forest.

Chefs’ takes on breakfast in bed

Breakfast in bed is the universal “thank you” for Mom on Mother’s Day. The tradition is so widespread that celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse annually hosts a Breakfast in Bed contest. Lagasse surprises one lucky mom at her home and cooks breakfast for her — in bed.

Name: Madre Species: Canine Breed: German Shepherd/Mix Age: 5 years, 3 months, 4 days Gender: Female Color: Black/Tan German Shepherd dog lovers, please come and meet me. I’m a beautiful and affectionate gal who came into the shelter as a stray. I used to spend …

A meal worthy of Mother’s Day

Motherhood is a gift. But let’s be honest, some days the gift feels more like opening the misshapen rummage sale sweater your loony aunt Bernice picked out instead of that fetching piece of jewelry you’ve had your eye on.

Mother’s Day 2013: Crafty gifts, happy moms

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we have crafty gift ideas that will make mom smile, from decadent desserts to gifts mom can use every day.

Feeding tummies, not feelings: Helping kids work through emotional eating

Do you eat when you’re stressed? You’re not alone. Emotional eating is a common problem among men and women. The habit is often developed at an early age and can lead to a number of health problems including diabetes, obesity and eating disorders.

Pet of the Week for May 9, 2013

Name: Oreo Species: Feline Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix Age: 4 years, 1 month, 27 days Gender: Male Color: Black Oreo was transferred from another shelter due to space. This handsome cat is outgoing, friendly and affectionate. Oreo does not have any child age restrictions. He gets …

Cinco dishes for Cinco de Mayo

One of my all-time favorite Mexican restaurants, La Quinta de los Reyes, famously crams a 20-piece mariachi band in a room the size of a standard elementary school classroom.