The Ladies

anneANNE
Family: my wonderful husband, Adam, and our amazing little girl, Isla
Dwelling: a small Cape Cod in the suburbs
Homemaker tip: Even the simplest food can look elegant if you serve it properly. Presenting food on adorable platters is an easy way to impress guests.
I am ashamed to admit that: I have never used a lawn mower. (I am blessed with a husband who takes pride in his yard)
Three foods I can’t live without: cheese, olive oil, and chicken fingers
Most important lesson learned: being a mom is the hardest job you’ll ever love
One thing I am afraid of running out of: Clorox anywhere spray…and diapers

katieKATIE
Family: husband, Bill, and our yellow lab, Lena
Real Job:Marketing Director for a software firm; freelance graphic designer/calligrapher
Dwelling: a 1940s Colonial
Homemaker tip: A little love and a little light are all you need to have a green thumb.
Three sources of inspiration: bold colors and patterns (my kitchen is orange!), nature/plants, global cuisine
Three foods I can’t live without: microbrews, fresh herbs, coarse ground black pepper
Strangest thing I’ve ever eaten: lots and lots of black bear
Everyone should try: cooking with booze – imagine the fun!

stephSTEF
Family: Husband (Tom) and a little one on the way!
Real Job: Manager of Marketing & Communications for a non-profit trade association.
Dwelling: A 1967 Ranch home that changes every day.
Homemaker tip: Don’t be afraid to fail. A bad meal can always be fixed with a frozen pizza, a dead plant can be replaced and paint can cure a room.
I consider my style: Contemporary with a vintage flair. I love a sleek piece of furniture with the contrast of an antique vase or a stack of old used books.
I cannot live without eating: Italian Beef sandwiches. I am Chicago-bred and love a good beef with sweet peppers. Pizza is a close second.
Three items you will always find in my pantry: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Crushed Tomatoes and Chicken Broth.
My cooking mantra: Even foods that were destined to be bad for you can be recreated in a healthy way.

A Special Thanks: An extra special thanks goes out to our friend and photographer extraordinaire, Michael Coates, who took the apron-clad pie pictures for us! Check out his work at www.michaelguycoates.com.

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