Give your kernels a kick
Think about this the next time you shell out $8 for a large tub at the movies: According to the experts at the U.S. Popcorn Board (and, yes, there is such a thing), the salty treat became a cinema staple during the Great Depression because, at five to ten cents a bag, everyone could afford it. Price tag aside, popcorn hasn’t changed much over the years, which is where Joe Doren, head chef at The Peasantry, a Chicago establishment specializing in haute street food, comes in. Ever the mad scientist, Doren grinds dehydrated kimchi  a pickled cabbage from Korea  into powder and dusts it on to spice things up. “The next time you go to the theater, sneak in some and toss it right on,†he said. Sharing, however, is entirely up to you.
Chase drivers say no clear favorite
The men behind the wheel say there’s no favorite as NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup prepares to get under way.
Chicago Black & White Gay Wedding Photographer: Avery & Bryan
Not long ago, I had the privilege of shooting Bryan and Avery’s same-sex wedding. However, they called their union a cereversary because it coincided with their ten year anniversary.