Science & Nature
Opting out of Social Media
Are you overwhelmed or even addicted to Facebook, MySpace or Twitter? An increasing number of people are opting out of social media. We look at who's quitting and why.
Cultural Connections
Cultural Connections: Martin Mull
Actor and painter Martin Mull talks about the suburban dreamscapes he captures on canvas.
Arts & Entertainment
Sex Columnist Dan Savage
Provocative sex columnist and Chicago native Dan Savage joins us for a revealing interview.
Arts & Entertainment
For Colored Girls
Tyler Perry's new film For Colored Girls is causing some controversy in the African-American community. We take a look at why some people are saying the portrayals of African-American men in the film are stereotypical and inaccurate.
Ask Alpana
Ask Alpana
The countdown to Turkey Day is on. Whether you're preparing a feast or a more modest dinner, don't forget to consider the drinks. Check, Please! Host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh is here with Thanksgiving dinner-drink pairing tips.
Recommendations for Thanksgiving Dinner:
- White Wine: Seven Hills Riesling, Washington $12-"Green apple aromatics with flavors of ripe peaches, honey and crisp clean finish."
- Red Wine: Zinfandel, Grenache or other Rhone blends are all very good options. If you cannot decide between them try Apothic Red California $14
Recommendations for Thanksgiving Dessert:
Pumpkin Pie:
- Alvear Cream Sherry from Spain $14
- Prairie State Prairie Pumpkin Wine $12-"Tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass. It's delicious!"
Pecan Pie:
Apple Crisp:
- 2008 D’Arenberg The Stump Jump Sticky Chardonnay Australia $10 (for a half bottle)-"This golden colored dessert wine with flavors of ripe apples and honey, vanilla and baked pineapples is a great match for buttery apple crisp."
Chocolate Dessert:
- Banfi Rosa Regale Brachetto d’Acqui, Italy $20"A semi-sweet, rose colored sparkling dessert wine with flavors of raspberries and strawberries."
Hard Cider: