Tag Archives: Evanston

Floods and Bubbles

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

This morning when I woke up, the sky was almost black. I knew there was going to be rain, but I didn’t realize it would be a near monsoon; the rain was coming down so hard, it wasn’t even pattering … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bad weather, Ben Jimenez, bubble show, Bubbles, children, Evanston, joy, life lessons, monsoon, rain, torrential downpour, wonder | Leave a comment

Baha’i Temple, and the Best Challah French Toast…Ever

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Last week, I visited the Baha’i Temple in Wilmette, Illinois. Wilmette is a suburb just to the north of Evanston with gigantic, statuesque houses, beautiful tree-lined streets, and one of the most architecturally stunning buildings I have ever seen. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews, Traveling, Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, baha'i, baha'i temple, bike trip, biking, blackberries, blue, blueberries, challah, challah french toast, cinnamon, Evanston, fountain, french toast, garden, granola, greek yogurt, honey, Illinois, mosaic, strawberries, sugar, tile, wilmette | 2 Comments

Lincoln Square and Evanston Beaches

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Over the weekend, I trekked across Chicago to meet my friend Anna for brunch. She just moved to Lincoln Square, a neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side known for its eclectic shops, delicious restaurants, and lederhosen. Yes, that’s right, lederhosen…The neighborhood … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews, Traveling, Uncategorized | Tagged austria, austrian food, austrian pancakes, beach, Chicago, chicago skyline, cinnamon, coffee, coffee biscuit, cookie, costume, cream, e.e. cummings, Europe, Evanston, festival, fountain, funnel cake, german, golden raisins, heidi klum, Illinois, jam, julius meinl, kaiserschmarren, lederhosen, lincoln square, north side, Northwestern University, poem, powdered sugar, sailboat, seagulls, seal, whipped cream | Leave a comment

Exploring Evanston and Chicago, Illinois

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

I’m here! After weeks of packing, preparing, and trying not to lose my mind (much less my belongings), I finally made the move to Evanston, Illinois. For those of you who don’t know, Evanston is a suburb located directly to … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews, Traveling, Uncategorized | Tagged bike ride, biking, black beans, Blind Faith Café, cheese, Chicago, Chicago Botanic Garden, corn, Evanston, flowers, gardein, garden, Illinois, lake, Lake Michigan, Northwestern University, park, road trip, salsa verde, soft shell tacos, vegetarian, vegetarian food | 4 Comments

A Weekend in the Windy City

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

When I got back from France, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my life. I’m sure I’m not the only 20-something year old with this dilemma, but nevertheless, it hasn’t been an easy year. After applying to … Continue reading →

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