Over the summer, I attended the Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute, a five-week-long intensive program for high school seniors located at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. Finally, I found myself fully immersed in the world of journalism....

Watch(ing) and learning a timeless family craftShawn Pernik, 17, is a Ladue high senior planning to attend college next year. Nothing earth shattering about this except, perhaps, his choice of college.“I’m hoping to attend watchmaking school,” he...

Mia Harlan, daughter of Lisa and Fred Harlan of Clayton, and Joshua Praw, son of Jackie and Harold Praw of Studio City, Calif., have announced their engagement. Mia is a 2007 graduate of Clayton High School who received a Bachelor of Arts degree from...

Marcy Smith Edwards and Dr. Stephen Cohen have announced their engagement. Marcy is the daughter of David and Barbara Smith of Creve Coeur and the late Judy Smith. Steve is the son of the late Diana and Herbert Cohen.The bride-to-be is a graduate of Ladue...

For as long as I’ve been cooking I’ve made honey cake for Rosh Hashanah. I do this just as my mother did, and my grandmother did, and likely my great-grandmother before her. I love my family’s recipe, and I have even made tweaks to it over the years.But...

I was initially an Instant Pot doubter. I love both my Dutch oven and my stock pot, and I love letting the kitchen slowly fill with warmth as things simmer and cook for hours while I putz around the house. Then I got married and an Instant Pot literally...

The Jewish Film Society begins its new season with the screening of  “On the Banks of the Tigris: The Hidden Story of Iraqi Music” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Jewish Community Center’s Arts & Education Building. The film tells the story...

This recipe comes straight from a dear friend and colleague, Sheri Silver, who always knows just how to make dessert super easy, super adorable and super delicious. The secret to these cookies is a rich crumble topping and store-bought pie crust.  — Shannon...

The arrival of autumn signals cooler temperatures, colorful leaves and a brand new arts season. This year is no different, though judging from our 2018 Fall Arts & Eats Guide, there’s even more performance and entertainment opportunities for every...

From Jean Margul, a co-chair of the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival: This recipe came from a very dear friend from Quincy, Ill., Edith Berkowitz. She served it one day when we were at her home for mah jongg. And, I loved it! And, now, I’ve been making...

Ingredients2 chickens, 3½-4 pounds each, quartered or cut into eighths6 cloves of garlic, peeled 1 tsp. coarse kosher salt, plus more to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste2 tbsp. dried oregano, or ¼ c. fresh oregano leaves, chopped¼ cup...