Giving up carbohydrates is so 2005. Now it's all about moderation and enjoying your favorites. And what better way to indulge than with the best breads, pretzels, challah, dough and pancakes one can find? We've made it easy. Now it's up to you.

Breadsmith

Are you ready for some football? In sports-crazed St. Louis, that answer is, of course, a resounding yes. Whether you're a fan of college ball or the NFL (or both), check out our picks for the best football watching spots to let loose, throw back a few beers and down...

Forget what you've heard about White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski. The World Series champ is one of the most genuine, honest and appreciative guys in sports today. Sure, he may have had missteps along the way, but Pierzynski is older, wiser and just as hungry to win as ever.

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There's something to be said for remaining calm under pressure, especially as the new kid in the clubhouse. The White Sox's newest designated hitter Adam Dunn, with a career that spans a decade in the National League (and now the AL) has learned to take the highs and lows of...

From Second City to IO, Chicago knows how to bring the laughs, and now it will show the rest of the world too during the Chicago Improv Festival running from April 25-May 1. The festival features 95 shows from 8 nations and 32 cities....

Heading to a Sox or Cubs game? Not to knock baseball food, but sometimes you want something a little more substantial. Check out the best pre- and post-game eats near The Cell or Wrigley Field.

Wrigley Field

Cullen's Bar & Grill: Traditional American bar food with an...

They don't come much classier than Susan Lucci. She is truly as gracious and delightful as they come. But until now we haven't known much about the Daytime Emmy winner's personal life. With the upcoming release of her memoir, "All My Life," the charitable daytime and Broadway vet opens up...

Last month was all about sleeping over with the fishes at the Shedd; this year it's about Sue, the T. rex. Thanks to a mention in USA Today as one of '10 Great Places for a Stellar Sleepover,' The Field Museum is garnering national attention for...

Two months. That's it. And even less if you celebrate Hanukkah.

The weather might still be warm in various parts of the country, but it's never too soon to think about your holiday gifts. Instead of the newest electronic gadget, how about something completely different? Something that actually makes you...

Interviewing guys about dating and relationships is one of my favorite things to do. Aside from gaining some valuable information, I'm always fascinated by the variety of answers. It's why there are so many dating books on the market; not to mention life/dating coaches, therapists, etc. Plus, why else are...

"I heard through the grapevine that she may have slept her way into whatever she is trying to do in Hollywood."

I can laugh it off now. In fact, I somehow find it highly amusing. My first thought upon reading dogtown dba's comment on a message board last week was...

Sprinkles, Crumbs and Magnolia Bakery are still saturating dessert-crazed LA, but if Katy Perry's new CD cover is any indication (scented cotton candy, thank you very much!), a new dessert concept is about to take over Southern California, and turn LaLa Land into Candy Land.

1) A.sweeT. in Beverly Hills...

The obvious start to this column is that I just can't get enough of guys. Not just any guy mind you--good-looking, intelligent, charismatic, loyal and forthcoming guys. The kind that you wish you could date (if only they weren't in a relationship, engaged or married!) and even if they're not...

"My idea of a perfect date night is very simple: burger-movie-sex. FYI, this can be in any order."
-Mike U., Las Vegas

I don't think I've ever enjoyed doing research before. In fact, I know I haven't (unless it was taste-testing cupcakes --...

They all come back, don't they? Once they've grown, matured and realized the mistake they made.

I woke up a few weeks ago to an US Weekly shocker: Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston had not only reunited, but took to the tabloid magazine to...

Relationships are supposed to go something like this: Guy and Girl hit it off; Guy and Girl can't get enough of each other; Guy and Girl are in pure bliss; Guy and Girl swear they are meant for one another; Guy and Girl begin to come down to earth; Guy...

Let's be honest. No matter how cool we think we are, spotting a celebrity is always a talking point. Yet, for millions of tourists that visit LA each year, I'm never surprised when I hear, 'I was there for a week and saw no...

Having lived in Los Angeles for almost a decade, seeing celebrities is as common (and dare I say it, mundane) as going grocery shopping or working out. Bottom line-you get used to it-real quick. The quicker I learned that lesson the better, since I often found myself working side-by-side with...