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Lifestyle Stories from April 17, 2013 (Change date)

The key to a smooth test day is preparation

By Tara García Mathewson
Apr 17, 2013 3:36 pm - Don’t wait until the last minute and pull an all-nighter cramming for a test. Get a good night’s sleep. Eat a healthy breakfast. The standard advice for how to prepare f...
Spring chicken: Salads the way to lighten up warm-weather meals

By Deborah Pankey
Apr 22, 2013 6:23 am - In January and February, heck even a few days last week, the idea of pulling a sagey chicken from the oven and carving it up with a side of roasted carrots and potatoes ...
Dining events: Grand Victoria opens Indulge Show Kitchen Buffet

By Sara Hooker
Apr 18, 2013 9:43 am - Indulge Show Kitchen Buffet opens at GVC Indulge Show Kitchen Buffet is now open in the Grand Victoria Casino offering American comfort food, as well as Latin, Medi...
Thai Chicken Salad

Apr 17, 2013 7:41 am - 2 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts 6 teaspoons hot chili paste, such as sambal (or sriracha), divided Vegetable oil cooking spray 2 tablespoons light olive oil, divid...
Music notes: '90s faves at Durty Nellie's

By Matt Arado
Apr 21, 2013 8:42 am - Back in time Remember the '90s — flannel shirts? PDAs? “Beverly Hills 90210”? You can take a trip back to that decade this weekend at Durty Nellie's, which will hos...
Confetti's in Gurnee gives diners American cuisine with a twist

By Jennifer Billock Daily Herald Correspondent
Apr 22, 2013 6:23 am - A walkway flanked by two towers of fire greets diners on the way into Confetti's in Gurnee. The restaurant at 5101 Washington St. first heated up the Lake County food sc...
Steve Earle's album finds reason for optimism

Associated Press
Apr 22, 2013 6:23 am - Steve Earle, “The Low Highway” (New West Records) On “The Low Highway,” Steve Earle surveys the landscape, sings about a world of hurt and still musters optimism. E...
Balsamic Chicken, White Bean and Carrot Salad

Apr 17, 2013 7:41 am - Kosher salt 2-3 medium carrots (6 ounces total), cut into ¼-inch thick matchsticks about 1½ inches long 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 t...
Chicken Salad with Spiced Peaches

Apr 17, 2013 7:41 am - 4 ripe peaches 2 cups apple cider or apple juice ½ teaspoon ground cumin 4 whole cloves 2 cups chopped cooked chicken (chopped medium fine) 2 medium-size ribs celery, ch...

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