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-Shelley Duvall 1949-2024
Chef Lee Kuebler with one of the baby goats at Elawa.
NORTH SHORE DOINGS
EDITED BY CHEYANNE LENCIONI THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND
JULY 20
NORTH SHORE TACO 5K
FAMILY RUN, WALK & STROLL
WHERE: Downtown Highwood
Put on your sneakers, grab your loved ones, strollers, and dogs for this annual fundraising event. The Run/ Walk begins at 9 a.m. and the start/finish line will be the intersection of Sheridan Road and Webster. Pre-race packets can be picked up on race day in the Buffo’s parking lot beginning at 8 a.m. The registration fee is $40 per person and stroller kids are free. All proceeds benefit Nuestro Josselyn. celebratehighwood.org
JULY 20
MOTHER-SON NERF NIGHT
WHERE: Lake Bluff Recreation Center
Enjoy a Mother-Son night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a delicious dinner, photo booth, a Mom & Me craft, and of course Nerf battles. All players are welcome to bring their own Nerf equipment and darts. The center will also provide extras. The night will end with an awards ceremony to highlight everyone’s hard work and skill. Cost is $40/$50 per pairing and $20/$30 for each additional son. lakebluffparks.org
JULY 20
A WALK IN “THE SHIRE”
WHERE: Spring Lake Park
Reconnect with nature and enjoy a walking tour through various gardens during the Lincolnshire Garden Club fundraiser. The walk will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will span between five gardens in the area. Four of the gardens are in Lincolnshire and one is in Deerfield.
Participants will have to drive between gardens. This event is best suited for children ages 12 and older. Tickets are $25 on July 20. Ticketholders can begin the tours anytime between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. More information is available on Lincolnshire Garden Club’s website. lincolnshiregardenclub.com
JULY 20 TO 21
GLENCOE FESTIVAL OF ART
WHERE: Glencoe
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., enjoy more than 100 artists, live music, and food vendors. There will be paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography, and more. The Kids Art Zone will feature face painting and crafts. Live music will be performed on stage. Entry is free. amdurproductions.com
JULY 20 TO 21
CINDERELLA… REALLY?
WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve
Enjoy the cast of characters in Cinderella... Really? at Lake Forest Open Lands Association’s (LFOLA) Mellody Farm Nature Preserve. Promising fun for all ages, the music and play is written by Mark Adamczek and directed by Gregg Dennhardt. Bring your chairs, pack a picnic, and join LFOLA on the lawn. Performances are at 6 p.m. on July 20, and 3 p.m. on July 20 and 21. lfola.org
NOW THROUGH AUGUST 1
LEMONADE FOR BRIGHTER FUTURES
STAND
WHERE: Lake Forest Market Square
Each Thursday evening from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Fill A Heart 4 Kids (FAH4K) is hosting a lemonade stand where all proceeds will provide underserved students with school supplies in the
upcoming school year. The Lemonade For Brighter Futures Challenge is to raise $50,000. Children in the FAH4K program will be able to “shop” for their own school supplies at the organization’s headquarters and additional supplies will be distributed to underserved youth at partner schools and agencies. Donations are also accepted online on its website. fillaheart4kids.org
NOW THROUGH AUGUST 7
MARKET & MUSIC
WHERE: Clarkson Park
Enjoy concerts, kids’ entertainment, a market, and food and drink Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Community Market will feature food sales from a featured local business and beer/wine. There will be kids’ entertainment from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., and a concert will conclude the night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each week. northfieldparks.org
NOW THROUGH AUGUST 28
HIGHWOOD EVENING GOURMET MARKET
WHERE: Everts Park
Highwood’s Evening Gourmet Market has returned, running every Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The market features a variety of 60 incredible food, beverage, and artisan craft vendors alternating each week. In addition, the Highwood Historical Cocktail Tours will be held during the market on August 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Food and cocktails will be available to purchase at each stop. Live music will also be featured during the market. A calendar of musicians and themed nights is available online. celebratehighwood.org
NOW THROUGH AUGUST 29
FOOD TRUCK MONDAYS
WHERE: Kenilworth Park District
Enjoy Food Truck Mondays weekly from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Food will be provided by Billy Bricks & Rio Bamba Food Trucks. Music will be provided by The Heavy Sounds and there will also be cornhole league, bocce ball league, margaritas, and family fun. kenilworthparkdistrict.org
NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7
CIRCUSVILLE: PLAY UNDER THE BIG TOP
WHERE: Chicago Children’s Museum
Bring your kids to the Chicago Children’s Museum to play at the circus! Children can try their hands at all of the vital roles in a circus—star of the show, ticket taker, acrobat, hot dog vendor, and more. Props and costumes for families will be provided. chicagochildrensmuseum.org
NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22
LOST & FOUND
WHERE: Chicago Botanic Garden
Experience plant conservation success stories through art and science this summer at Chicago Botanic Garden. Engage in hands-on experiences, art installations, After Hour Buzz events, and other engaging activities inspired by restoration stories of
plants once lost and forgotten. Original art pieces will be on display throughout the garden including “A Summer Journey,” “Gleanhouse and Prismatic Landscape,” “Color Writing,” “Rhizomatic,” and “Through The Eye of the Unicorn.” These pieces represent conserving what has been lost over the years through development, natural disaster, and expansions. Tickets are included with the cost of admission. chicagobotanic.org
NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24
SUNSET YOGA
WHERE: Mellody Farm
Nature Preserve Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lake Forest Open Lands Association’s (LFOLA) Mellody Farm Nature Preserve while relaxing into a gentle, restorative yoga session that will incorporate breathwork and mindfulness. All abilities welcome! Instructor, Ana Holland Krawec, is a certified 200 RYT instructor, a Reiki healing master, and Sudarshan Kriya Breathwork instructor. Her practice focuses on adaptive yoga, incorporating gentle movements, restorative poses, breathwork, and mindfulness to help students work on core strength, flexibility, and balance and to find tools for becoming centered
and peaceful. This program is for adults only and takes place in the evenings. lfola.org
NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26
FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS
WHERE: Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays return to downtown Ravinia this summer. A variety of food trucks and vendors will sell their wares from 4:30 p.m. until dusk each Thursday night throughout the summer. These evenings will also include live music, food, beer, and wine tastings from local restaurants. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs or dine on a picnic bench in Jens Jensen Park. Each Thursday will feature a different theme of music and its respective performers. enjoyhighlandpark.com
NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 11
LAKE BLUFF FARMERS MARKET
WHERE: Lake Bluff Village Green
Enjoy the Lake Bluff Farmers Market Friday mornings through October 11. The market will be open from 7 a.m. to noon. A variety of local vendors will be selling their wares—from food and beverages to flowers and dog treats. There will also be live music and children’s entertainment. business.lflbchamber.com
Rigoletto
NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 25, 2025
“KENILWORTH CENTENNIAL HOMES”
WHERE: Kenilworth Historical Society
Explore the history of Kenilworth’s oldest homes and celebrate their architectural significance with a dynamic exhibit that chronicles the evolution of residential development in the village. The homes featured in this exhibit were built between 1889 and 1924. kenilworthhistory.org
JULY 24
ARCHITECTURAL DIVERSITY WALKING TOUR
WHERE: Winnetka
Explore Winnetka’s array of architectural styles on a walking tour that goes from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The tour will begin at 457 Ash Street and make 12 stops, each representing particular architectural styles. This is the shortest walking tour offered at less than a mile and a great option for those interested in less walking and more learning. winnetkahistory.org
JULY 25, AUGUST 1 & AUGUST 8
SIT & KNIT
WHERE: Northfield Public Library
Spend the afternoon with fellow knitters in the Community Room at Northfield Public Library. From 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. adults of all levels of experience are welcome. Basic supplies will be provided and library staff will be present to assist. Registration is required. wnpld.org
JULY 25 ANNUAL LUNCH WITH THE MAYORS
WHERE: The Forester Hotel
From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Lunch with the Mayors. This community event will include a special guest speaker, City of Lake Forest Mayor Stanford “Randy” Tack, and Lake Bluff Village President Regis Charlot. Both mayors will offer an overview of the latest information about the communities. Civic and business leaders will be in attendance and the public is welcome. There is an admission fee of $40 for lunch and an RSVP is required. The registration deadline is July 22 at noon. lflbchamber.com
JULY 26 TO 28
TARZAN: THE MUSICAL
WHERE: The Community House Tarzan swings onto the stage in Hinsdale for one very special weekend. Local performers will bring this lovable cast of characters to life with powerful songs from Phil Collins, stunning choreography, and a heartwarming tale. Performances will be held at 7 p.m. on July 26, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on July 27, and 2 p.m. on July 28. Tickets are on sale now. stagedoorfinearts.com
JULY 28
BINGO
WHERE: Buffo’s Back by popular demand, the Highwood Chamber of Commerce will host Bingo beginning at noon.
Wilmette Art Fair
Enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with excitement and friendly competition as you play for a chance to win incredible prizes donated by the Highwood area's most popular restaurants and businesses. Gather with friends and family for a fun-filled afternoon where every game brings you closer to fantastic rewards. Sign up in advance at highwoodchamber.com
AUGUST 2
FIRST FRIDAY
WHERE: Hubbard Woods
Stop, browse, and shop Hubbard Woods Design District at this special event. Held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., it features live music, refreshments from participating stores, and an evening of shopping. shophwdd.com
AUGUST 3 TO 4
WILMETTE ART FAIR
WHERE: Downtown Wilmette
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., enjoy Wilmette’s Art Fair. Grab breakfast at your favorite downtown spot before enjoying thousands of paintings, sculptures, photographs, jewelry, and more on Wilmette and Central Ave. Become living art with face paintings and create a masterpiece at a live painting class. Take a break from the day with a cold beer or sangria near the live music stage and be sure to look for the Kid Friendly Art Tent and Live Art Demo to interact with artists. amdurproductions.com
AUGUST 4
GO GREEN WILMETTE
BIRD HABITAT WORKDAY
WHERE: Gillson Park
From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., join Wilmette Go Green to work with and learn about native plants. Participants are required to wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Bring gardening gloves and drinking water. Tools are provided by the Wilmette Park District. This event is for all ages. wilmettepark.org
AUGUST 4
JUNK IN THE TRUNK
WHERE: Metra Parking Lot
Discover unique treasures and one-of-a-kind finds at Highwood’s "Junk in the Trunk" event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! This fun and exciting shopping experience supports local vendors and promotes sustainable consumption. If you have items to sell, you are invited to set up a table and join a vibrant community of vendors. This is the perfect opportunity to turn your preloved items into extra cash while connecting with others who share your passion for unique and eclectic finds. highwoodchamber.com
AUGUST 5
ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR: EARLY SETTLERS HOMES
WHERE: Winnetka
Enjoy a one-hour walking tour of the oldest homes in the community. Beginning at Clinton House at 548 Willow Street at 4 p.m., participants will weave through the oldest neighborhoods on the east side of the village. Tickets are $30 per person and the capacity is 16 people per tour. Registration is required. winnetkahistory.org
AUGUST 11
VINTAGE CAR SHOW
WHERE: The Lot
From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., come out and see an exciting lineup of vintage cars, including commercial vehicles, muscle cars, early automobiles, and the Batmobile of Klairmont Kollections Auto Museum. In addition, acclaimed radio DJ veteran Eddie “V” of “The Eddite and Jobo Morning Show” will be on site spinning contemporary hits, hosting giveaways, and announcing the winner of the Best of Car Show at 3:30 p.m. Up to 200 vehicles will be displayed along St. John’s Avenue. enjoyhighlandpark.com
AUGUST 16 TO 18
46TH ANNUAL MIDAMERICAN BONSAI
EXHIBITION
WHERE: Chicago Botanic Garden
The Midwest Bonsai Society’s August Exhibition will showcase its 46th year with an exhibition that runs from noon to 5 p.m. on August 16, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 17 and 18. It is one of the largest regional shows in the nation. Centered at the Chicago Botanic Garden's (CBG) Permanent Bonsai Collection—which features over 150 world-class trees— it’s a showplace of Bonsai from across the Midwest and beyond. National enthusiasts bring their trees to be judged in the main hall at the Garden's Regenstein Center. There will be 30 vendors selling trees, tools, pots, stands, suiseki, scrolls, soil, fertilizers, and more. The exhibition will include plenty of workshops and lectures, including a Children's Bonsai Styling workshop. The show is free, but CBG parking and entry fees apply. midwestbonsai.org
AUGUST 16 TO 18
EVANSTON ART & BIG FORK FESTIVAL
WHERE: Downtown Evanston
Enjoy the artistic and food delights the city of Evanston has to offer. From noon to 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, browse thousands of art pieces from 150 juried artists showing paintings, jewelry,
sculptures, mixed media, photography, and more. Take a break at the extensive tasty food area, try a painting class, or visit the Kids Art Zone. Entry is free. amdurproductions.com
SEPTEMBER 14 TO OCTOBER 6
RIGOLETTO
WHERE: Lyric Opera Chicago
Partake in an evening showcasing Giuseppe Verdi’s sensation, Rigoletto. Sung in Italian with projected English titles, the breathtaking piece is based on Victor Hugo’s play. Composer Music Director Enrique Mazzola, a much-acclaimed Verdian, brings astounding intensity to the story of Rigoletto, a court jester who is tragically consumed with the vengeance of his daughter Gilda’s dishonor. lyricopera.org
SEPTEMBER
27
100TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
WHERE: Community House
Celebrate North Shore Art League’s 100th anniversary at 6 p.m. in studio on the second floor of the Community House in Winnetka. Enjoy libations, live art, music, and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are on sale now.
northshoreartleague.org
To submit your event for consideration, please email events@nsweekend.com.
46th Annual Mid-American Bonsai Exhibition
BY CHEYANNE LENCIONI ILLUSTRATION BY TOM BACHTELL
#ON MY NIGHTSTAND
Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan’s 10x Is Easier Than 2x. Many people see it as a business book (which it is), whereas I see it as a personal read. I have been very intentional within my business and career in making decisions to reap certain outcomes, however that intentionality goes out the window when I get home. My book The Privilege Race is also on my nightstand. I fulfilled a lifelong goal to publish a book, and now that it is happening, I keep it close.
#ON MY MOBILE
What started as a joke within our home has become something I enjoy. When I clean our kitchen, I listen to EDM/techno to give me a bit of a jolt—much like a cup of coffee—to get me through the mundane task. My wife, Amy, knows the kitchen is being cleaned top to bottom when she hears EDM reverberating through our home. She makes the comments one would expect—yet appreciates the clean kitchen. Then it started leaking onto my cardio playlist. Then it bled into weights. Or a quick jolt at 3 p.m. when I’m a bit sluggish in the office. This joke between my wife and I led to us traveling to Montreal to go to an EDM festival (we look forward to getting back!). Next stop, Ibiza!
#IN MY EARBUDS
I follow people like Ed Mylett, Jen Sincero, Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, and David Goggins. Although I appreciate the entrepreneur mindset they apply, I enjoy how they use that mindset in their personal lives to grow into better versions of themselves. They work at self-expansion so they can expand humanity. I love that notion. The ripple effect of good works. That I may do something that inspires someone else to do something good. They inspire me to be better to my family, my team, my clients, and random people around me.
Northbrook’s BRIAN THOMAS is a busy father of two, a lawyer, and a kidney transplant recipient (twice). His book The Privilege Race—A Guide to Overcoming Negative Voices and Influences promises the reader a unique perspective on race and privilege. As a biracial man who examined his own life in the wake of the George Floyd riots, Thomas’s self-help book encourages readers to take control of their narrative and build a bridge between the life they are currently living and the one they want to live. He recently put his pen down to
share how he stays current in a busy world.
EDITED
More than 300 Shirley Ryan AbilityLab supporters convened at Rockwell on the River for the nonprofit’s annual Spark event. Prior to dinner, they enjoyed cocktails and Chicago River views as the CoverGirls played high-energy music on electric violins. When guests took their seats, Jude Reyes, Board Chair, welcomed attendees, as did Pablo Celnik, CEO.
Reyes announced to the audience that, together, they had raised more than $4.3 million for the event—funds that will go toward advancing science and patient recoveries at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Following dinner, guests were treated to an animated and engaging science lesson—focused on ways in which clinicians and researchers help patients defy gravity and move their muscles—led by Rick Lieber, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, and James Sliwa, MD, Chief Medical Officer.
Guests were treated to a performance by Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, whose vocals served as a powerful backdrop to video of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab patients’ recovery journeys. Menzel also engaged in a Q&A with Laura Ferrio, Chief Operating Officer, and even performed with some attendees, including young patients in the crowd. sralab.org
The Union League Boys & Girls Club hosted its 27th fundraiser, the Wine Dinner at the Union League Club in downtown Chicago. For more than a century, the Union League Boys & Girls Club has been serving youth with the highest hardship index in Chicago. Co-chaired by David Torres and Diane Kordecki, this popular benefit—featuring guided tastings from a distinguished national winemaker, along with a multi-course gourmet meal and a festive wine pull—raised more than $200,000 to continue highquality afterschool programming. This year’s event showcased Napa Valley’s Caymus Vineyars, marking its 50th year of winemaking. ulbgc.org
SPARK OF HOPE
WINE DINNER
Photography courtesy of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Photography by Nasir Johnson
VALERIE MIZRA
VALERIE MIZRA
JEFF & BRIDGET KRUSINSKI, ANNA & JAMIE FINNEGAN
TAYLOR BOHL, JOY WAGNER PAT RYAN, DANIEL D. DOLAN
DR. PABLO & DEBI CELNIK, SHIRLEY & PAT RYAN KITTY FREIDHEIM, LIZ STIFFEL
JON EKDAHL & MARCIA OPP EKDAHL, LAURA & KEITH FERRIO
NICK SCHAEFER, STEPHEN HIATT-LEONARD, DIANNE DATU DR. ISHAN ROY, BRUCE ADREANI RICH & MARY BETH MURPHY PETER & CAROL GOLDMAN
PAUL PECORARO, ROBIN RODBRO, DREW & JUDY HUPP
MICHAEL BENSON CHRIS MARTIN
BRIAN MCCASKEY KEMARIUS LEE
WINE POURS TERRY HENDRICKSON
COCHAIRS DAVID TORRES AND DIANE KORDECKI FLANK MARY ANN MAHON HUELS AND TIMOTHY CUNNINGHAM
Chef Lee Kuebler cradles a tiny young goat in his arms—the two of them looking like figures in a Dutch realist painting. The little kid blinks and bleats, nuzzling for release to the cool pavement below.
“He’s ready to explore,” laughs Kuebler, the executive chef at Elawa Farms who is shaping its first café.
Hands washed and fresh apron tucked, Kuebler deftly peels fava beans for a private dinner dish and describes the unusual career path he followed that made the job at Elawa irresistible.
“Professional Gardener Certification … flower farming … culinary schooling … owning and operating restaurants. Amazingly, working here brings everything full circle,” he says. “It allows me to draw from all of the work experience and training I have had in the last 15 years, and to take that in new directions.”
Delve a little more into that timeline and it all adds up. Gardening in his youth and a Professional Gardener Certification from the Chicago Botanic Garden led Kuebler to work as a commercial flower farmer in West Central Illinois. There, his skill at creating elaborate meals from local goods for clients at the flower farm led him to complete culinary training at Kendall College. After that, he had stints working for such renowned chefs as Carlos Gaytan, Michael Lacho-
wicz, and Michael Kornick. Those experiences, along with valuable mentoring in the restaurant business from David Morton, prepared Kuebler to open three restaurants
in Libertyville. After a successful run, Keubler sold the restaurants and came to Elawa.
Joining the team at this juncture in Elawa’s 107-year history is especially exciting for Kuebler, as many new horizons expand. With the closing of the campus’s Wildlife Discovery Center last March, Elawa launched plans for a major $2 million expansion that will enhance its campus and community programs. Construction for phase one of the project started this spring, with phases two and three projected for completion in spring 2025.
“We received approval to develop a farm animal program, on-site café, new production kitchen, community cooking school, visitor center, classroom, hoophouse and
“Elawa launched plans for a major $2 million expansion that will enhance its campus ...”
institutions here will also provide training for next generation farm-to-table chefs. Meanwhile, the new classroom and Visitors Center will expand Elawa’s “Seed to Plate” educational offerings and demonstrations to year-round programs. And the newly refurbished Learning Kitchen will be used to develop a community cooking school and provide incubator space for emerging food businesses.
While Kuebler will have a hand in many of the programs, his current focus is on shaping menus for the new daytime café. Because of the historic nature of the original farm, the café—to be located in the building at the south end, will be small, with 35 indoor seats.
“The vision is for the café is to be an added amenity for farm visitors with an approachable, pleasant ambiance and a seasonally driven menu,” says Kuebler. While price points will be reasonable (menus will have plenty of sandwiches, salads, and soups) preparations will be elevated to best showcase hyper-fresh Elawa-grown produce and local farm provisions.
more,” explains Laura Calvert, Executive Director. “Everything aligned with our mission to enrich the greater Lake County community as a center for experiential learning, increased access to education, nutritious food, and our local food system.”
The animal barn, for example, will allow Elawa to host farm animals for youth and educational programs, plus allow for the development of animal therapy programs to benefit community members with disabilities. The new commercial kitchen will not only service the café, community dinners, and private events, but will accommodate Elawa’s growth in food production and distribution, showcase Elawa’s harvest, and highlight the farm’s partnership with a network of more than 50 local farms and food producers.
Plans to partner with local culinary
“The goal is that 85 percent of what we serve will be sourced from Elawa or one of the 50 local farms and growers that we work with,” Kuebler explains.
Menu stylings for the café will be Midwestern, French-influenced, and rooted in Old World European traditions—applying minimal technique and allowing the key ingredients to shine.
“There will be plenty of small plates, with a few knife-and-fork offerings,” he adds. While much is still under wraps, Kuebler did reveal that he is recipe testing a porketta sandwich, and agreed to generously share the recipe for his meltingly-tender Leek Terrine with Whipped Goat Cheese Mousse (also in this issue on page 38) which will be on the café menu.
Elawa Farm Foundation is located at 1401 Middlefork Drive in Lake Forest. For more information, call 847-234-1966 or visit elawafarm.org.
FRESH HORIZONS From PG 1
BY MONICA KASS ROGERS THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND
Chive blossoms grown on Elawa Farm.
Chef Lee Kubler at work. Photography by Monica Kass Rogers
RECIPE
BY
LEEK TERRINE with Whipped Goat Cheese
CHEF LEE KUEBLER
Chef Lee Kuebler, new executive chef at Elawa Farm, has a penchant for the underdogs of the vegetable world. “Humble, overlooked, underrated vegetables that are also delicious,” he says. “I have always had an affinity for them.”
Among the array, leeks are Kuebler favorites. “Tender, sweet and onion-y, but not overpowering, I love leeks,” he explains. Which is why leeks star in this meltingly tender terrine—one of the dishes Kuebler will have on offer when Elawa opens its new daytime café this summer.
Cooking the leeks to tenderness before layering and pressing them in a terrine, they slice into a checkerboard of lovely yellows and greens to be topped with a rich dollop of whipped goat cheese and sprinkle of chive blossoms. So pretty! Tips from Kuebler: Use a very sharp knife and great care when slicing the terrine. And for easier release when making the goat cheese quenelles, use a spoon dipped in very hot water.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE TERRINE
• 24 x12 cm terrine mold
• 20 medium leeks
• 3 Tbsp. salt (for the boiling water)
• 1 Tbsp. sugar (for the boiling water?)
FOR THE WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE QUENELLES
• 180 grams soft goat cheese
• 100 grams crème fraiche
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE LEMON-HERB DRESSING
• ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/8 tsp sugar
• ¾ cup olive oil
• 1 Tbsp finely snipped chives
• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
FOR THE GARNISH
• Fresh chive blossoms
• Sea salt flakes
METHOD
1. Wash the leeks well, discarding root ends, damaged leaf tips, and any grit or dirt. Trim the tops so that the leeks will fit the length of the 24 x 12 cm terrine mold. Heat a large pot ¾ full of water. Add salt and sugar and heat to boiling over medium high heat. Add leeks and boil for 10 to 12 minutes until tender. When tender, carefully remove leeks to a rack and drain, allowing the leeks to keep their shape.
2. Line a terrine (24x12cm) with double layers of cling film leaving plenty of film overlapping the edges of the terrine. Place the leeks head to tail in the terrine which will alternate the colors of the leeks. Wrap tightly with the overlapping cling film and pierce a few times with a knife point. Place a board with heavy weights on top to press the excess liquid out of the terrine. Leave to press and chill in the fridge overnight.
3. Make whipped goat cheese: Whisk the cheese with crème fraiche until smooth and light; season with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Chill for at least two hours.
4. Make lemon herb dressing: Whisk all ingredients together. Set aside.
5. Turn terrine out onto a clean cutting board, leaving the cling film over the terrine. Using a sharp knife, cut through the film to make individual serving slices.
6. To serve: Place terrine slices on individual serving plate. Discard cling film strips from the edges of the slices. Top each terrine slice with a quenelle of goat cheese cream made by scooping goat cheese cream with a spoon dipped in hot water. Drizzle each serving with lemon herb dressing. Sprinkle a few pinches of sea salt flakes and chive blossoms over all.
Winnetka resident Paul suffered with prostatitis and low back pain for over 10 years. “The medications helped a little and I tried surgery but even after two procedures, I never knew if it was going to be a bad day or a worse day. Dr. Su helped me feel normal again like I could go about my life and not feel hesitant to go out with my wife or friends.”
Your Pain and Suffering Are Real
Dr. Kuan Su of Acupuncture North Clinic uses the time tested art of Acupuncture to help each patient relieve pain, improve sleep, and reduce chronic issues that other modalities have struggled to help.
Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years and has been used to treat a variety of issues. Dr. Su has specialized in treating the more complex conditions including stubborn neuropathy, chronic pain, reactions to high stress/anxiety, sleeping disorders, and men’s health issues such as erectile dysfunction and urinary issues.
Gale from Wilmette had been struggling with both migraines and insomnia for 7 years. “I had tried botox to help with the migraines but it only helped for a little while and I used sleeping pills because I could not fall asleep for hours. I missed having natural restful sleep. After seeing Dr. Su for a month, both started to vanish. My migraines turned into a minor headache once every other week and now I sleep like a baby.”
He works with a variety of cases and understands how important the partnership between patient and practitioner is. “I’m always looking forward to my days in my clinic because no two patients are exactly the same. Many times patients come in with a variety of issues happening at the same time. Last Tuesday, I was treating a patient for neuropathy in both feet, chronic fatigue, and insomnia and he reported that all three were improving. Understanding the importance of checking in regularly and participating in his own health have sped up his recovery and I am so excited for him!”
Georgette from Highland Park shared, “Dr. Su is so great to work with. I had been suffering from tinnitus for 11 years and doctors said nothing could help. The sound was too much but once I started seeing Dr. Su, not only did my tinnitus start to go away, my digestion was doing so much better. I felt like I could be me again. Like I could go out and have lunch with the girls and really enjoy my time being social again.”
What once was a missing link in complementary alternative healthcare is now easily accessible to the residents of the North Shore area. If you have been struggling with chronic issues or issues that have been labeled as idiopathic or untreatable, call Dr. Kuan Su at Acupuncture North Clinic today to schedule your consultation.
I am always up for a challenge but what I enjoy the most about my work is when patients come in after their treaments to tell me how things are changing, how they are feeling better, and how other symptoms that they have been struggling with are going away.”
Dr. Su shares the typical stories from patients. “A recurring story that people share with me is that they have tried conventional means, they have tried new fads, they have tried medications and seen specialists yet have struggled to get any results. They say that I’m their last hope. I am always up for a challenge but what I enjoy the most about my work is when patients come in after their treatments to tell me how things are changing, how they are feeling better, and how other symptoms that they have been struggling with are going away.”
Dr. Su is accepting a limited number of new patients due to high demand. In an effort to protect his current patient base, he is limiting the number of new patients to 8 before the end of May.
DR. KUAN SU
THE WHEEL DEAL
Busy Highland Park resident Beth Boyd—a sharp interior designer, a dedicated leader for a nonprofit that hosts creators from many disciplines, and a visual artist—somehow makes time to train regularly as a perennially successful track cyclist.
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Beth Boyd’s wheels—either the ones on her sleek velobike or the figurative ones in her mind—are always turning.
In addition to being the founder and principal designer of Wiley Designs LLC in Highland Park and serving the final year of a three-year term as president of the board of trustees of the Lake Forest-based artists’ residency program, Ragdale, Boyd creates acrylic paintings and sells them.
“I feel so fortunate at this point in my life,” the Highland Park resident says. “I’m passionate about all of the things I’m doing. As an interior designer, I enjoy helping people find comfort in their environment, whatever that may be. Ragdale has a long history with writers, but we continue to lift other disciplines.
“Painting,” the 63-year-old adds, “is something I picked up about 15 years ago.”
But nothing stirs her quite like track cycling—an outlet she discovered five years ago—does.
“It continues to be exhilarating to me, that feeling of flying around the track on a bike,” Boyd says.
Boyd spins her velobike wheels as a cyclist for the eight-member Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union team, which trains at Northbrook’s Ed Rudolph Velodrome (the only velodrome in Illinois) and competes at local and national races. She took up bike touring after her future husband, Bruce—a former lawyer, like Beth—had given her a touring bicycle as an engagement gift in the late 1980s.
“I was a runner, not a rider, then,” recalls Boyd, whose two grown children with Bruce are Tyler, now living in Missouri, and Jessie, of Denver. “Then I did duathlons (running/ biking tests) before running started to be painful. Bruce has always loved traveling by bike because it’s such a great way to experience cultures. In 1990, a year after we got married, we spent a month biking together from Denver to Las Vegas.
“In track cycling,” she continues, “it typically takes three to five years to get up to speed and to the point where you’re ready to compete in masters races at the national level. I train 11 months per year. I’m pret ty disciplined, and I love the benefits of fit ness through cycling.”
In 2022, Boyd earned a silver medal at a national
swallow up all kinds of riders, not just the callow, unsure ones.
“You have to be decisive at the start,” Boyd says.
Growing up on a small horse farm in Petersburg in southeastern Michigan, Boyd showed quarter horses from ages 8-18.
Two of her horses were named Riverbend Lady and Suzy Duke. Summerfield High School, home of the Bulldogs, did not have tennis courts or a swimming pool, but it hosted softball and girls’ basketball games. Beth played right field in softball and point guard in hoops. She
The vibe about track cyclists who do timed events is, there’s an intensity and focus about what we’re doing, but at the same time, we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
track cycling event (60-64 masters age division) in the 500 meters, a year after churning to a national bronze medal in the same division and same distance. Boyd plans to join her Polish & Slavic FCU teammates and vie for another shiny prize at a national masters competition August 5-10 in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
“The vibe about track cyclists who do timed events is, there’s an intensity and focus about what we’re doing, but at the same time, we don’t take ourselves too seriously,” Boyd says. “One cyclist says, ‘We all do this to stay off the sofa.’”
But to do it well, you need a serious brand of stick-to-itiveness, along with a sound game plan for each race. And track cycling’s daunting mass starts have been known to
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also made the cheerleading squad and served as Student Council vice president.
Boyd majored in political science at the University of Michigan and attended law school at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio.
“I liked constitutional law,” says Boyd, who first met Bruce when they were opposing attorneys at a deposition. “When Bruce and I lived near DePaul University, I worked at a big law firm at a time when very few women were partners. Litigation didn’t suit my personality.”
Beth Boyd exited the field of law after five years and took time off to “look for a more meaningful line of work.” She found it right where she lived—while renovating her house with Bruce, who’s now on the board of the
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Lake County Community Foundation and the executive director of the Morrison Family Foundation, which supports champions of environmental justice.
“That’s when I got the design bug, spending all that time with my husband while changing our place in the Lincoln Park area,” says the highly organized Beth, who later attended Harrington Institute of Interior Design (now Harrington College of Design) in Chicago for three years. “Designing our home was challenging and super satisfying. The look of the place you live in, as well as work in, has a profound impact on you.”
The Boyd family moved from its first Highland Park house to its current abode— three blocks away—in 2017.
“The design of our house in Highland Park is so calm, super serene,” Boyd says. “There’s nothing too busy anywhere.”
Busy Boyd might be less busy, beginning August 1. Her term as president of the board of trustees of Ragdale ends later this month, but she will continue to serve as a board of trustees member until 2025. She had chaired Ragdale’s Property Committee before her presidency because of her background in design.
Ragdale’s mission is to steward an inspirational environment that fosters courageous creativity and inclusive community through residencies.
“There’s a lot to be excited about at Ragdale,” Boyd says. “We’re thrilled about what The Sybil Shearer Studio has meant to our dancers and other artists since it opened (in 2021), and the renovation of our communal gathering space, the Barnhouse, is projected to be completed by the second week in August.
“We’ve built such a healthy dynamic with nine new board members and a successful capital campaign in three years.”
A steady hand—it’s a good thing to have at the helm of an organization’s board. And in cycling.
Ragdale is located at 1260 North Green Bay Road in Lake Forest. For more information, visit ragdale.org or call 847-234-1063.
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