Author: Lily

You know how much I love the combination of coffee shops in bars, so it was music to my ear’s when the recently homeless Park Service Coffee announced that they’re teaming up with Metsi’s to open a daytime cafe in Metsi’s ground floor dining room and bar. Perfect, I tell you! Park Service Coffee started in the summer of 2021 as a trailer, first downtown and then at Seventh Son Brewing, before they took up residence in late 2022 as a partner in Woodhouse Vegan’s cafe on West Russell Street in the Short North. It was a great combo, but…

All the flavor of a cinnamon roll in an easy keto coffee cake! This sugar free, gluten free and nut free coffee cake has a cinnamon filling, streusel topping and creamy glaze with just 4 grams of net carbs per slice and 10 grams of protein. Keto Coffee Cake I made this brand-new Sugar Free Low Carb Keto Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake over the weekend for my mom’s 81st birthday, and everyone loved it! It has all the cozy flavor of a classic cinnamon roll, but there is no yeast, no rolling dough and no waiting for anything to rise. …

If you’ve been taking corticosteroids like prednisone, methylprednisolone, or dexamethasone for weeks or months, your healthcare provider has likely mentioned the importance of “tapering” when it’s time to stop. This isn’t just medical caution—it’s a crucial protective measure for your body’s delicate hormonal balance. Understanding what happens during this transition can help you navigate the process with greater confidence and fewer complications. Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory medications prescribed for conditions ranging from severe asthma and autoimmune disorders to inflammatory bowel disease and allergic reactions. While these medications can be life-changing when you need them, your body adapts to their presence…

If living with migraine has left you feeling anxious, low, or worn down, you are not imagining it, and you are not weak. Migraine and mental health are closely and genuinely connected, and the relationship runs in both directions. People who experience migraine are significantly more likely to also experience depression and anxiety, and it is important to understand that this is real, well-documented, and not simply a matter of migraine being unpleasant. This connection matters because it is often overlooked, both by people living with migraine and sometimes by those around them. Migraine is a legitimate neurological disease, not…

Make a one pan dinner, Turkish-style! This sheet pan chicken and veggies recipe with cannellini beans is a delicious, easy meal to make all year round. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond My Mother Made This Chicken and Vegetables Every Sunday Türlü means “a variety of” or “all kinds of” in Turkish, and to make this one pan dish, Sebzeli, Tavuklu Türlü, we cook or bake a variety of produce, sometimes with the addition of beans, along with chicken. My mother was a busy science teacher and she would make this dish on Sundays, so that we had nourishing, wholesome food to eat…

In recent years, video gaming has often been associated with negative effects on mental health. However, what many people fail to recognize is that gaming can also have a positive impact on emotional well-being. Whether it’s the sense of accomplishment after completing a challenging level or the social connections made through online communities, gaming has the potential to provide emotional benefits to players. In this article, we will explore the amazing emotional benefits of gaming that are often overlooked and provide a new perspective on the role of video games in our lives. So sit back, grab your controller, and…

There are countless recipes for pasta al forno—baked pasta—across Italy. But this version, with layers of pasta, meaty ragù, béchamel, and cheese, is the ultimate. Photo Credits: Loren Runion Baked Pasta is A Classic Italian Comfort Food Pasta al forno was one of my favorite Sunday dinners growing up. When the weather turned cold, my mom would pull out a big terracotta baking dish and start the process. She’d first make a batch of rich meat ragù, followed by creamy béchamel sauce. She folded the sauces into partly cooked rigatoni and layered it all in a baking dish with oozy…

Sweet potato brownies are rich, fudgy, and full of chocolate flavor, with mashed sweet potato keeping every bite moist. This vegan, gluten-free recipe uses nut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips, then bakes in an 8-inch square pan in about 25 minutes. Let the brownies cool completely before slicing for neat squares. Why These Sweet Potato Brownies Work Mashed sweet potato gives the brownies their soft, moist center without a strong sweet potato flavor. Cocoa powder and vegan chocolate chips make the chocolate the star, while almond or peanut butter adds richness. This recipe uses a gluten-free all-purpose…

If you share your life with a man, his health is part of yours, and prostate cancer is one area where partners often make a real difference. Men are famously reluctant to see a doctor, and a partner’s gentle encouragement is frequently what gets them there. Understanding the basics of prostate cancer, without becoming his doctor, puts you in a strong position to support screening conversations, notice warning signs, and stand beside him if he is ever diagnosed. Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in men, affecting roughly one in eight over a lifetime. The reassuring part is…

I hesitate to use the phrase hidden gem too often, but occasionally I do find something that feels like it’s flying under the radar (to me, at least!) and deserves more attention. And such is the case for Terra Mezcal Mexican Grill in Northland, where we just had a stellar meal. Even within the first few bites we were discussing when we could return to try even more. Terra Mezcal may not look like much from the outside, but she’s got it where it counts. They had to change from their original name of Casa Mezcal due to potential legal…