Lifestyle Stories from February 20, 2013 (Change date)
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Homemade Vanilla ExtractFeb 20, 2013 5:50 am - 1 cup vodka, 40 percent alcohol 6 Madagascar vanilla beans Pour vodka into a 10-ounce glass bottle with tight fitting lid. Alternatively, use vodka bottle if possible. ...
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Oscar entertaining made easy? It’s formulaic!Feb 25, 2013 5:22 am - Canapes may sound stuffy, but they actually are the ultimate in ease when it comes to party food. Plus, they look great and can be combined in endless ways to suit any t...
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Stovetop Popcorn Many WaysFeb 20, 2013 5:20 am - 2-3 tablespoons olive oil (depending on size of the pot) 1/3-½ cup popcorn kernels (depending on size of the pot) Fine-grain sea salt or other seasoned toppings Heat an ...
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On the Fridge: Quick-cooking couscous makes crunchy cakesFeb 22, 2013 10:41 am - The Washington Post Adding warm components amplifies winter salads. In this light main course, with little effort, quick-cooking couscous is turned into crunchy disks th...
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Eating out: Victory lap at OutbackFeb 24, 2013 7:22 am - Bloomin' Newman It's race time again, and this year it pays to be team Newman at Outback Steakhouse. Every time NASCAR's Ryan Newman finishes in the top 10, stop by...
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Lord brings Caribbean voice to science fictionFeb 22, 2013 3:37 pm - Science fiction gets a Caribbean perspective in Barbados-based Karen Lord's “The Best of All Possible Worlds.” The ambitious novel follows the plight of the male survivo...
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Dressing up popcorn for an Oscars viewing partyFeb 24, 2013 7:22 am - Of all of the awards shows I love to watch (and I love to watch them all), the Oscars is my favorite. And it’s a great excuse to throw a party. Many of my friends do the...
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Party CanapesFeb 20, 2013 4:15 am - Bases 24 multigrain crackers 24 thin slices of seedless cucumber 24 toasted baguette slices 24 purchased phyllo cups (found in the grocer’s freezer section) Garlic-herbc...
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Homemade vanilla extract adds intensity to home-baked treatsFeb 22, 2013 11:23 am - Great vanilla extract holds the power to elevate ordinary food from boring to bold. For my signature gift cookies, for example, I invest in pricey Madagascar Bourbon van...
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Fresh 1800 scores with thoughtful, seasonal menuFeb 24, 2013 7:22 am - On any given weekend evening, hungry diners wait, and wait, and wait for a table at any number of the chain restaurants and steakhouses in Woodfield's shadow. What these...
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