Lifestyle Stories from December 4, 2013 (Change date)
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Mango Marshmallow BarsDec 04, 2013 5:05 am - 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons butter, melted 2 cups chopped dried mango, chopped 1 cup plu...
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Sweet-and-Salty Kitchen Sink CookiesDec 04, 2013 5:05 am - 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt...
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Honeyed Apricot TassiesDec 04, 2013 5:05 am - 1 cup dried apricots, chopped ½ cup water ½ cup honey 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter, room temper...
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Strawberry Pistachio Icebox CookiesDec 04, 2013 5:05 am - 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks 2 cups all-purpose flour ...
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Find decorating ideas on Geneva Christmas House TourDec 04, 2013 5:00 am - Enjoy the charm and beauty of Geneva at Christmas at the city’s annual Christmas House Tour. Five homes, each with their own distinctive character, will open for self-g...
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Handling the holidays after a lossDec 04, 2013 5:00 am - For families who are facing significant loss, the holidays can feel especially painful and overwhelming. Memories of our loved ones have a way of attaching themselves to...
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No-bake Cranberry Coconut BitesDec 04, 2013 12:03 pm - 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 4 cups shredded coconut, preferably unsweetened ½ cup water ½ cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground clo...
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Weekend picks: Plain White T's, Backstreet Boys headline Miracle concertDec 05, 2013 11:13 am - Holiday pop Pop fans of the DuPage natives in Plain White T's, as well as Colbie Caillat and the Backstreet Boys,won't want to miss the special concert Miracle on S...
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Party BitesDec 04, 2013 4:45 am - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 cup chopped onions 1 tablespoon sugar ½ cup chopped roasted red pepper Salt, to taste 4 ounces goa...
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Easy mini quiche recipe lets kids help prepare for your holiday partyDec 05, 2013 4:55 am - Holiday time is nice, because there's always a function going on — a holiday party to go to with family or an open house with friends. I like all the fun appetizers that...