Lifestyle Stories from July 1, 2014 (Change date)
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Mom's Vegetable SaladJul 01, 2014 5:45 am - ½ cup salad oil ¾ cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped 1 red pepper, seeded and c...
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Jungle ruins and sea life await in tiny BelizeJul 01, 2014 12:52 pm - SAN IGNACIO, Belize - The same turquoise waters that lure tourists to Caribbean destinations slosh around Belize's island chain. But tiny Belize has a major advantage in...
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Antipasto SaladJul 01, 2014 5:45 am - 1 jar (16 ounces) pepperoncini peppers, drained, divided 1 pound brick sharp cheddar cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes 1 pound brick Monterey jack cheese, cut into ½-inch cu...
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Four readers share spectacular sides for the FourthJul 02, 2014 11:20 am - When it comes to summer entertaining, there are times to trot out the trendiest quinoa and kale pilaf or basil-vinaigrette drenched gnocchi and fennel salad. And then th...
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Sweet Sour Baked BeansJul 01, 2014 5:45 am - ⅓ pound bacon, sliced 4 large onions, sliced ¼ cup vinegar ¾ cup brown sugar ¾ tablespoon dry mustard Dash garlic salt 1 can (18 ounces) baked beans 1 can (15 oun...
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John Verdon's cleverness shines in new thrillerJul 01, 2014 11:53 am - John Verdon's skillful melding of the puzzle mystery with the police procedural and the psychological thriller brings a unique spin to his series about retired NYPD ...
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Cucumber Vegetable Salad with CilantroJul 01, 2014 5:45 am - 1 large seedless English cucumber, thinly sliced ½ teaspoon salt 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into short, thin strips 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ro...
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From the Food Editor: Cool cucumbers, celebratory shots for a fabulous FourthJul 02, 2014 6:14 am - I love cucumbers. So when I spotted Linda Lendardt's recipe for Cucumber Vegetable Salad with Cilantro, I knew it would be among those I shared with readers for our Spec...
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Rickey BrewJul 01, 2014 5:30 am - 1 ounce lime juice 1 ounce gin ¼ cup fresh raspberries 8 ounces raspberry lambic, chilled In a pilsner glass, combine the lime juice, gin and raspberries, using the back...
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Black CreamJul 01, 2014 5:30 am - 1 ounce Godiva liqueur 1 ounce coffee liqueur 4 ounces cream soda, chilled 4 ounces dark stout In a tall glass, combine the Godiva and coffee liqueur. Slowly pour the cr...