As part of a new series, "Your Next New Skill," Chicago Sun-Times reporter Stefano Esposito took a basic cake decorating class to up his baking game. Maybe he'll inspire you to do likewise?

For the Cake: • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder + ¼ cup • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 6 large eggs • 1 ...

This week we furnished my DREAM Log Cabin garden studio! It's taken me months to finally decide what I wanted this space to look and feel like and I finally think i've nailed it. This new work ...