Category Archives: Just for Fun

Funny, wacky or silly stories

Raindrops on Roses…

By Justin Greis | Published: March 23, 2010

God bless you, Oprah (and SNL)! We found this awesome video from the SNL archives and just had to share. It makes mention of macaroons (two O’s…the coconut kind), but we’re hoping that the real Oprah would realize that you don’t need two O’s to have a superior pastry! In fact, in this day and [...]

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Celebrate Pi on March 14th

By Justin Greis | Published: March 7, 2010

That’s right, March 14th is Pi Day! March 14th is internationally recognized for celebration of the mathematical constant Pi which represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi continues indefinitely (3.1415926535…), but is commonly abbreviated to 3.14, and thus celebrated on 3/14. The Illinois Science Council (ISC) is a nonprofit [...]

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California Adventure

By Justin Greis | Published: March 1, 2010

We just returned form our west-coast tour of wine country and boy-oh-boy was it beautiful! We drank wine at BR Cohn, ate at Bottega (Michael Chiarello‘s restaurant) and Salt House and even played with harbor seals. I tell you, it’s enough to make this mid-westerner a California convert. Our friend Heather McNeil recommended some wonderful [...]

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Emily, Portrait of a Macaron-ophile

By Justin Greis | Published: February 21, 2010

“Once you go Mac, you never go back.” Name: Emily O. Home City: Originally SF Bay Area, now the Windy City is home. Profession: Sales for an Event Management Firm What is Your Favorite PD Product? Hi, I’m Emily and I’m a Panna Dolce-holic. *Hi Emily* I am officially obsessed with Almond Butter and Jelly [...]

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We ♥ Olympics

By Justin Greis | Published: February 20, 2010

Have you been watching the Olympics lately? They have been amazing! From the excitement of Evan Lysacek’s figure skating performance to Lindsey Vonn’s downhill skiing triumph and dramatic disappointment. We salute all the athletes and wanted to pay a special tribute through the above macaron olympic rings masterpiece. Oh and check out Shaun White below [...]

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