Monica Eng

The sticks are out, and the coffee duel is heating up. The duel pits Starbucks VIA Ready Brew stick packets against Nescafe Taster's Choice instant coffee sticks. The latter has...

The home seltzer market is really fizzing, whether it is because of parents weaning kids off commercial sodas, environmentalists fretting over the carbon footprint of their imported waters or penny...

Earlier this year Starbucks jumped into the combo market with its breakfast value packages. Not with that crass wording, of course -- they call their $3.95 breakfasts "pairings." But it...

Havana Dream Pie is not a dish you are likely to find in Cuba. But it is super dreamy. The dessert ($5.95) combines a custardy tres leches-like cake with fresh...

Earth Day is used to getting punched around. Right-wing sites such as frontpagemag.com and captaincapitalism.blogspot.com have characterized it as a lefty jamboree for "psycho crazies" intent on the "demolition of...

1. Saute and break up 1 pound organic or grass-fed ground beef in large saucepan over medium heat until browned. 2. Add 1 can (14 ounces) organic diced tomatoes and...

To: The 13 International Olympic Committee evaluators From: Some die-hard Chicagoans Re: The real Chicago After four days, you're probably worn out from all the official presentations and glad-handing celebrities...

Got a minute? Smart ways to spend an unexpected break in your busy day. Clean your kicks Scummy shoes can really ruin a look. So take a few minutes while...

Looking for a cheap alternative to spring break? Well, the first thing you should do is forget the "staycation." For one, it is sooooo 2008. And two, you probably can't...