Lifestyle Stories from June 26, 2013 (Change date)
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Low Vision Help at Bloomingdale Public LibraryJun 26, 2013 11:00 pm - Low vision affects more than three million Americans, and that number is expected to grow as the population ages. Low vision can make it more difficult to do routine dai...
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'Sisterland' is perfect summer readJun 26, 2013 11:00 pm - To characterize Curtis Sittenfeld's new novel, “Sisterland,” as an ideal beach read isn't meant as an insult. The author of “American Wife,” a fantastic account of a pro...
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Frugal living: Tips for starting a container gardenJun 26, 2013 6:05 am - If you don’t have room for a full-scale garden, try container gardening. Focus on what you can do. Maybe start with a kitchen herb garden, or regrow produce scraps such ...
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From the food editor: Making the case for peanut butter at breakfastJun 26, 2013 6:00 am - Not that I needed another excuse to dig my spoon into a jar of peanut butter, but a new study showed that eating peanut butter or peanuts for breakfast can control blood...
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Strawberry ShakeJun 26, 2013 6:00 am - Syrup 2 cups ripe, hulled, chopped strawberries, fresh or frozen ¾ cup sugar (preferably organic sugar) Squeeze of fresh lemon juice Shake ½ cup milk (preferably whole m...
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'The Heist' is a good summer readJun 26, 2013 6:00 am - “The Heist” (Bantam), by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg Janet Evanovich, creator of the popular novels featuring bounty hunter Stephanie Plum, teams up with L...
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Pan-Roasted Corn and Leek Pasta With Seared TomatoesJun 26, 2013 6:00 am - Kosher salt 8 ounces dried shell-shaped or gemelli pasta (not mini-size) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ medium red onion, cut into ¼-inch di...
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Stir it up: Shake things up this summerJun 26, 2013 6:00 am - The words “soda fountain” and “malt shop” conjure potent cultural images: actress Lana Turner being “discovered” while sitting on a counter stool at Schwab’s; “Grease” p...
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Rockin’ KB ChiliJun 26, 2013 6:00 am - 3 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into ¼-inch dice 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper ¼ cup minced onion 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced ¼ cup...
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Contestants needed for 2013 Cook of the Week ChallengeJun 26, 2013 6:00 am - This time last year Michael Pennisi was just another high school teacher enjoying his summer off ... traveling with his wife, relaxing and cooking out for family and fri...
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