A prairie oyster is a drink made from raw egg, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce, believed to relieve hangover symptoms. The egg is rich in B vitamins, protein, and fat, while the sauce replenishes minerals lost to dehydration. Some add vodka or brandy, but this is not recommended by medical experts. A prairie oyster is […]
The Prairie School was an architectural style popularized by Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis H. Sullivan in the 1890s. It emphasized incorporating nature into residential design and breaking free from traditional constraints. Wright and other architects lived together in The Loop and influenced each other’s work. The style featured natural materials, open spaces, and blurred […]
Illinois is known as the Prairie State due to its abundance of prairie grasses. The state celebrates its prairie roots with a designated week in September. Illinois has various types of prairies with different grasses, including great bluestem and little bluestem. The state has other nicknames, including Lincoln Land, Garden of the West, The Corn […]
