All Stories from December 26, 2012 (Change date)
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Soupalooza: Yeasty green bean soup cures holiday hangoversDec 26, 2012 5:00 am - 'Tis the season for merriment … and, then, the after effects of said merriment. Yes, I am talking about holiday hangovers. Not that I ever overindulge, mind you, and not...
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Pick up items on holiday clearanceDec 26, 2012 4:53 am - Holiday clearance sales are a great way to buy gift items or add to your home inventory. Many of the items in these sales are not in traditional holiday colors, and clea...
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Saffron Risotto with Butternut SquashDec 26, 2012 4:50 am - 1 butternut squash (2 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) u...
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Buffalo Shrimp with Blue Cheese Dip and CeleryDec 26, 2012 4:50 am - Dip ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup finely chopped scallions 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (2 ounces) 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juic...
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Herbed Goat Cheese and Prosciutto ShrimpDec 26, 2012 4:50 am - 12 tablespoons goat cheese 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chervil 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 2 tea...
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Two books well worth the readDec 26, 2012 4:37 am - OK, it’s time to take those Christmas gift cards and head toward your friendly neighborhood bookstore. Sitting here on a desk in front of me are two examples of outstand...
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Catriona’s Green Bean SoupDec 26, 2012 4:33 am - 3 cups fresh green beans 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock 1 teaspoon oil ¼ cup chopped onion 1 cup light cream or milk 2 dashes hot pepper sauce ½ teaspoon basil ¼ teasp...
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Buffalo Grove hires firm to search for new police chiefDec 26, 2012 4:30 am - Buffalo Grove has hired Voorhees Associates LLC to conduct a search for a new police chief following the announcement last week that Steve Balinski will retire April 2. ...
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Aurora wants more development near Chicago Premium OutletsDec 26, 2012 4:30 am - The city of Aurora will continue to encourage growth around Chicago Premium Outlets by looking to extend roads, add greater access and possibly develop a hotel and conve...
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Would Bears’ Emery really give Smith more time?Dec 26, 2012 4:30 am - Assuming the Bears don’t win a playoff game this time around, it will mean a grand total of 3 playoff victories for Lovie Smith during his nine years as Bears head coach...