No joke... it's real. And yes, they do serve the namesake delicacy. This Wednesday the folks of Huntley, Illinois will celebrate the 26th Annual Turkey Testicle Festival. It's only about an hour from the city, so if a 'Black Wednesday' bar crawl just doesn't put a sparkle in your eye anymore...
Just sayin'.
We don't normally embed video from other TV outlets on this blog, but if I didn't do it here, you'd never believe me. Due to the economic downturn, a restaurant in Japan has hired monkeys to fill in for the wait staff! And that's not a punchline, we're talking ACTUAL monkeys! And get this - the health department says it's sanitary, as long as the monkeys wear clothes! What fun is that?
What do you tip a monkey? 10%? Maybe a banana or two? If only the monkeys were on the menu, then we'd really be in business!
We endure smoggy air, unbearable traffic and copious amounts of weekend rain. Why? Cause we're tried and true Chicagoans. We're known for our pizza, improv, sports teams (the good, the bad and the ugly)... and now, as the "Most Stressful City." Yup, Forbes Magazine just gave us the top spot on that list. So we dug up a few ways to help us all be a little more Type B...
Pour Vous (Wicker Park)
Take the time to pamper yourself with help from this bath & body shop. Drop by their Anniversary Party on Saturday, November 27th for discounts, snacks and sudsy fun!
Galos Salt Caves (Portage Park)
It's a soothing spot that heals you inside and out... just sit back, relax and breathe. Vitamins and minerals in the salt help your respiratory system while the iodine refreshes your skin.
Chicago Sweatlodge (Portage Park)
This one's just for the boys... purify, detoxify and beautify at the Chicago Sweatlodge. Bounce between hot & cold for the full effect of this old world sauna.
Silken Tent (Glenview)
For suburban stress relief, make your way to Glenview. Silken Tent is an eco-freindly spa taking care of mind, body and spirit with everything from Niyama Hot Yoga to a Stone & Crystal Facial.
There were a few things I knew about Edward Cullen.
1. He was a vampire.
2. I was madly in love with him.
It doesn't take much for "Twilight's" Bella to make that leap. You know, the one where she finds out the love of her life sucks the blood out of living creatures - and decides to spend alone-time with him anyway? And despite being face to face with the vile nature of vampirism, she comes to the conclusion that it might be the way to go. Oh, the humanity!
Move over Chicago micro-brewers! Metropolitan Brewing is coming to town! Doug and Tracy Hurst are the owners/brewers behind this big city/industrial themed brewery. However, don't expect typical British-style ales; German-style lagers are going to be the output from these deutch-beer drinkers! Their flagships, Dynamo Copper Lager and Flywheel Bright Lager, are expected to hit bars and liquor stores by the end December this year.
Cooking a turkey this Thanksgiving? In need of a little help? Well look no further! I cornered Mary Klingman, the Butterball Turkey Talk Line Lady, in hopes of providing me with some insight to cooking the perfect bird. Hilarity and knowledge ensued:
Remember, don't hesitate to give the Butterball folks a call this Thanksgiving at 1-800-Butterball!
Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan, who has gotten mixed reviews during the band's stint in Chicago this week, was actually quite amiable after the show on Nov. 19. Ahhh.... cold weather, Billy Corgan in a goofy hat, the El rolling by in the background.....that's Chicago
Take me down to the paradise city, where the grass is green and the soda is free.
For one day only that is. Dr. Pepper is celebrating the release of Guns n' Roses highly anticipated (and by "highly" we mean "long, agonizing, very doubtful, believe it when we see it") new album Chinese Democracy by giving away free Dr. Pepper. The album supposedly drops on Sunday and if...we mean when it does, you, the soda guzzling, guitar god worshiping public is entitled to a free 20 oz. And you don't even need to be buy the album.
How does it work?
Spice up your Thanksgiving sides! Red Light Chef Jackie Shen adds Asian flavor to our Turkey Day faves...
Cranberry Sauce with Pomegranate Paste
Ingredients:
1 bag of cranberries
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of pomegranate juice
1 tablespoon of pomegranate paste
Directions:
Put all ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil. Simmer until the cranberries pop and thicken.
Week 4: Minnie Riperton "Lovin' You"
Chances are you weren't a Minnie Riperton fan when this song hit the airwaves in 1975. BUT, thanks to Burger King and Visa commercials... Lovin' You is now destined to test your sanity. Someone hit 'repeat' on the turntables in your head!
