The hook is bomb. And the payoff is huge. Netflix hit the jackpot with their latest romcom. You know how some movies are ideal to watch on a plane? You know how that’s usually an insult? Given the times we see living in it’s welcome. Some films are pure escapism and entertainment and that’s what you will find with Netflix’s latest, The Lovebirds. With Michael Showalter at the helm, it was no surprise I really dug this Netflix original. After all, Showalter directed 2 of my favorite films from the last 10 years with Hello, My Name is Doris and The Big Sick. He has a real... Read More

It’s hot outside and nature shouldn’t get to have all the fun! You deserve some heat as well! This is the perfect dish to provide it! Here’s with you will need: CAJUN SEASONING 2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp thyme 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp salt ¼ tsp red pepper flakes And sprinkle Slap Yo Mama seasoning liberally throughout the process. *for extra spice, add another ¼ tsp of both cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes CHICKEN & PASTA 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter boneless, skinless chicken breast –... Read More

We continue our journey to find the best Instagram walls in the Quad City Area! Here are six more top spots to make your Instagram pop. Ike’s All American Cafe Burger Wall – 635 15th Ave – East Moline, Illinois. Dude… it’s a burger… on a wall! Need I say more? Cabana’s Sea Wall – 2120 4th Ave – Rock Island, Illinois – Located across an alley from the now vacant bar that was once Cabana’s (you cant miss the shark on the roof!), this 2 story wall of sea creatures is a one of a kind in the QCA. Freight House Wall – River Drive – Davenport,... Read More

It was baby’s first protest. My daughter,  Harper, is 6, and didn’t quite understand why we were there but she knew it was important and it was for some guy who died. Kids have empathy so she was on board. It was really something to see. And her reaction to it was awesome. She somehow got it. And it wasn’t hard to grasp the importance and grace of the event. Downtown Davenport. A beautiful Saturday evening. The streets filled with people. It could’ve been any other Saturday night, pre-covid, in the summer, during a festival, or even just a nice evening with the streets... Read More

Who doesn’t love a good chicken skillet meal? It’s healthy, delicious and easy to prepare, and today we’ll show you one that you’re sure to add to your favorites. Here’s what you will need: 4 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1 tablespoon fresh parsley 1 tablespoon fresh basil 4 tablespoon lemon pepper Squeezed juice of 1 lemon Salt and pepper 2 red bell peppers, sliced 1 zucchini, sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1/2 bag of Fresh Green beans 1/2 bag of carrots, sliced 1 cup chicken stock 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes... Read More

Everybody loves a good Instagram wall — a great spot to use as a backdrop for your selfies and pictures — and there are some right here in the Quad-Cities. Here are six top spots to make your Instagram pop. Rust Belt – East Moline, Illinois – This spot provides an industrial and bright look with its rock star brick and sheet metal window treatment. Faithful Pilot – LeClaire, Iowa – This multicolored wall screams for a ’70s/’80s retro shoot. The muted colors are choice. Fred & Ethel’s – Rock Island, Illinois – This pocket park’s... Read More

Vander Veer Botanical Park’s Fantastic Plants exhibit is really something! Add a visit to this iconic Davenport spot to your weekend plans! Davenport Parks and Recreation have put together something rather fantastic!  Read More

In the latest episode of Cooking Thyme, Tristan goes with a souper soup — minestrone! Travel along with him on this souperb journey… Monty’s Minestrone Named after my character in Circa 21’s Saturday Night Fever (which hopes to see an audience again one day after all this nonsense), this soup is zesty and full of character. Though the ingredients list seems daunting, the creation isn’t it! Here’s what you will need: 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon... Read More

Now this recipe is a budget master twist on the traditional Korean dish, Bulgogi, that uses ground beef instead of sirloin. It’s also faster and cuts out the over marinating step. This is for humans that are constantly on the go but still want to cook at home as it only takes about 15 minutes! Enjoy! WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes, or more to taste (I needed more so use more) 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (I used 2 crystallized pieces of ginger) 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 cloves... Read More

Each week QuadCities.com contributor Tristan Tapscott will release a series of photos from cities in and around the Quad Cities.  When people ask me what my childhood was like I immediately refer to Mark Twain and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Wildly adventurous, borderline redneck, extremely comfortable and oddly serene. That was life in Sherrard, Illinois, my hometown. I grew up in a small hamlet of under 700 people in the middle of nowhere Illinois just outside the Quad Cities metro area. It was roughly 25 (or more) minutes from everywhere, a place where nobody locked their doors, darkness... Read More