Lifestyle Stories from July 10, 2013 (Change date)
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Better-Than-A-Restaurant’s Asian Chicken SaladJul 10, 2013 6:00 am - Dressing ¼ cup good-quality soy sauce 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons slightly-thickened warm chicken broth (see note) 2 teaspoons peanut oil (or o...
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Robert Plant takes Zeppelin songs to new placesJul 11, 2013 6:33 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Robert Plant knows his fans want Led Zeppelin and he's happy to comply. On his own terms. Plant is on the road this summer with a new band, The Sensa...
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Ciara still searching for Ciara on new albumJul 10, 2013 12:24 pm - Ciara, “Ciara” (Epic Records) The lead single from Ciara's self-titled fifth album, “Body Party,” is an oozing, seductive R&B track that deserves rousing applause —...
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A fresh — and refreshing — take on iced coffeeJul 11, 2013 2:56 pm - Simply put, I love coffee. My morning coffee is my favorite part of the day. I even travel with a mini espresso maker so that all my mornings can start with a steaming s...
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Frugal living: Freezing fruits and using up pastaJul 10, 2013 6:00 am - Q. I love all your freezer tips and have used many. I bought bags of lemons and limes on sale and have frozen the juice in ice-cube trays, but how can I freeze the zest ...
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Good wine: Greek wines holding their ownJul 17, 2013 10:15 am - By Mary Ross What do Australian shiraz, German riesling, California chardonnay, merlot and (I fear soon) pinot noir have in common? Each is a victim of its own success. ...
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Cold Brewed CoffeeJul 10, 2013 5:10 am - 4 cups spring water 1 generous cup coarse ground coffee In a glass jar slightly larger than 1 quart, combine the water and coffee. Stir well. Cover the jar and refrigera...
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Adrian Grenier on drug documentary, 'Entourage' encoreJul 11, 2013 6:35 am - LOS ANGELES — Though his party boy character Vincent Chase on all eight seasons of “Entourage” savored life in the limelight, Adrian Grenier says he's quite content to b...
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Scale, an insect, can stress out magnolia treesJul 11, 2013 6:35 am - This is the time of year to check magnolia trees closely for scale, an insect that can cause the tree to thin out. The flat scale insects typically are found on the und...
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Park service to light up Washington Monument during restorationJul 11, 2013 6:35 am - WASHINGTON — While the Washington Monument is closed for earthquake damage repairs over the next year, 488 lamps will restore the marble tower's glow each night on the N...