Lifestyle Stories from June 25, 2014 (Change date)
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Strawberry Elderflower FrappeJun 25, 2014 5:30 am - 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1 cup strawberry ice cream 2 ounces elderflower liqueur Zest of ½ orange In a blender, combine all ingredients. Purée until very smooth. ...
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Sand volleyball, outdoor patio give Gnarly J's a laid-back feelJun 26, 2014 9:24 am - New owners took over North Beach's former digs in Downers Grove in September, transforming the beach-themed spot on Butterfield Road into a laid-back hangout called Gnar...
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Robots, roller coasters and nostalgiaAug 03, 2014 9:54 pm - Are you, like me, irresistibly drawn to a nearly three-hour movie featuring giant robots astride giant robot dinosaurs? Do you like other movies about giant robots? Then...
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Pork Tenderloin With Mustard-Sorghum MopJun 25, 2014 5:30 am - Mustard-sorghum mop ¼ cup apple cider or juice 3 tablespoons yellow mustard 2 tablespoons sorghum syrup 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Wor...
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Salted Caramel Malted Mocha Ice Cream CakeJun 25, 2014 5:30 am - 2¼ cups all-purpose flour 1½ cups packed brown sugar ½ cup cocoa powder 1½ teaspoons baking soda ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon instant coffee ½ cup Ovaltine Classi...
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Mustard, sorghum add layers of flavor to porkJun 26, 2014 5:50 am - Pork with mustard and molasses reminds me of my grandmother. Every summer, she would roast a fresh ham slathered with mustard and molasses. It was an all-day affair and ...
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Bee Sting ParfaitJun 25, 2014 5:30 am - 2 tablespoons slivered almonds 2 tablespoons grated coconut, large flakes if available 2 tablespoons honey 1 banana, diced 1 pint vanilla ice cream Heat the oven to 350 ...
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Kick off ice cream season with crazy concoctionsJun 26, 2014 5:50 am - Ready to move beyond basic vanilla or chocolate this ice cream season? Much as we love those classics, with so many crazy - and crazy delicious - flavor combinations flo...
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Vote for your Suburban Chicago's Got Talent favoritesJun 26, 2014 5:44 am - The judges for Suburban Chicago's Got Talent are weighing in on which of the 20 finalists should advance to the Top 15. Now it's your turn. Online voting is open at dai...
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Paul McCartney: Feeling better, ready to tourJun 25, 2014 9:18 am - LONDON - Paul McCartney says he's feeling fab and ready to rock and roll. The 72-year-old former Beatle posted a brief YouTube video Tuesday night saying he's recovered ...