Northern Lights

This home’s bright interiors nearly rival the stunning views of Big Glen Lake

Khristi S. Zimmeth

A Breath of Fresh Air

Come summer, the division between indoors and out seems to melt away. Our living space expands, and entertaining becomes more relaxed. Patio, pool, and lawn steal the focus from dining rooms and...

Rebecca Powers

Crisp Pours

In this era of winemaking, white is golden. There’s more good white wine being made today than ever — all over the world. In terms of value and breadth of choices, white wines easily...

Christopher Cook

Songs of Escape

Summer is a season for vacations, picnics, day trips — anything to get away and enjoy a sun-drenched day or a starry evening. Here’s a playlist of escapist songs, whether it’s for just a day,...

George Bulanda

Morning Mixer

Music accompanying brunch often falls into two tired categories: jazz piano or classical chestnuts. Try this “springy” playlist to freshen up your mid-morning gathering.

George Bulanda

Summer in a Jar

Recipe for Strawberry Freezer Jam

Strata-sphere

Serve this variation of the popular strata dish hot or at room temperature. Vegetables and cheese may be varied. Other mushrooms are fine, though the morel is a Michigan springtime delicacy.

Annabel Cohen

Making Summer Last

There’s a war going on the garden, and the buttercups are winning — or they were, until I stepped in to give the bee balm and anemones a fighting chance.

Rebecca Powers