Lifestyle Stories from May 31, 2011 (Change date)
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Lawn mowers that make the cutJun 04, 2011 12:01 am - Just in time for the warm weather and green grass, Consumer Reports rated more than 100 mowers and tractors in its largest mower test to date. CR’s testers mowed 19.2 ac...
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It's farmers market season, and the livin' is easyJun 01, 2011 7:21 pm - I'm so lucky to live in Palatine where the town's farmers market opened last month. That first morning was cool and a bit gray, but the smiles on shoppers' faces couldn'...
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Ask the broker: What’s the strategy when your mortgage is upside down?Jun 04, 2011 12:02 am - Q. With virtually everyone going negative in their homes these days, and things looking worse as time goes on, I am looking for some honest help on what to do. We pu...
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Chocolate Biscuit BarsMay 31, 2011 12:32 pm - 9 ounces (17 each) McVitie’s digestive tea biscuits (see note) 1½ cups milk chocolate chips ¾ cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Frosting ¾ cup ...
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Hip-hop singer stabilzed after crashJun 01, 2011 7:53 am - Sean Kingston stabilized after watercraft accident MIAMI — Hip-hop singer Sean Kingston remains hospitalized after crashing his watercraft into a Miami Beach bridge. Pub...
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Shells with Arugula, Feta and Sun-Dried TomatoesMay 31, 2011 12:43 pm - ¼ pound pancetta (Italian bacon) or thick cut bacon, cubed kosher salt ½ pound arugula, well washed and dried (stem and rip the leaves into smaller pieces if they’...
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Chef educator credits her teachersMay 31, 2011 3:55 pm - The adage “those who can, do; those who can't, teach,” goes up in smoke when talking about Dina Altieri. The 40-year-old started cooking when she was 17 and upon graduat...
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Mom developed shortcuts to feed familyJun 01, 2011 12:07 pm - Working as a medical technologist, Marion Behzad saw her share of grim life and death situations. So when it comes to the home front, especially cooking, she adopts a fu...
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Persian Patties — KotletesMay 31, 2011 8:00 am - 2 eggs 1½-2 pounds 80 percent lean ground beef 1 large onion finely chopped 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1-2 slices white bread sof...
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Bacon and Pesto Pasta SaladMay 31, 2011 12:43 pm - 1 pound rotini 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy (see note) 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish (see note) 1 cup roasted red pepper strips (from...