All Stories from May 14, 2014 (Change date)
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Northlight's heartfelt 'Yonkers' is wonderfully satisfyingMay 15, 2014 6:10 am - In "Lost in Yonkers," Neil Simon - who famously chronicled the comic misadventures of young marrieds, middle-aged divorced men and aspiring comedy writers - achieves tha...
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'Grimm Fairy Tales' has fun with the classicsMay 14, 2014 12:00 pm - What happens when Rumpelstiltskin steals the Grimm Brothers' pen, scroll and inkwell? The fairy godmother loses her magic, Snow White doesn't want to take care of the s...
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Cold-front setbacks not stopping top guidesMay 14, 2014 7:47 pm - An angling sage told me this week to have plenty of patience with regard to our constantly changing weather patterns. Donald K. of Hoffman Estates e-mailed to offer sola...
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A sunny twist on conventional spring bassing wisdomMay 14, 2014 9:38 pm - I got to one of my favorite ponds while the sun was kind enough to remind me that spring is in the air. I purposely brought a new pair of high, rugged rubber boots so I ...
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9 things to know about Ducks-Kings seriesMay 15, 2014 8:20 am - After dispatching the St. Louis Blues and the Minnesota Wild in their six-game NHL playoffs series, the Chicago Blackhawks now await the winner of the Anaheim Ducks vs. ...
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Raspberry DaiquiriMay 14, 2014 6:05 am - ½ cup fresh raspberries 2 teaspoons sugar Ice 2 ounces white rum In a blender, purée the raspberries with the sugar. Strain through a fine mesh strainer (or squeeze thro...
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Cucumber Rhubard MojitoMay 14, 2014 6:05 am - ½ cup chopped fresh rhubarb (not peeled) 1 teaspoon sugar 3 slices cucumber 1 sprig fresh mint 2 ounces white rum 1 ounce rhubarb liqueur Seltzer water In a large cockta...
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Green Granny SlushMay 14, 2014 6:05 am - 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks 1 kiwi, peeled and cut into chunks 3 ounces gin 1 cup ice In a blender, combine the apple, kiwi and gin. Blend un...
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Vanilla Yogurt Bavarians with Strawberry SauceMay 14, 2014 6:05 am - Sauce 1 pound frozen unsweetened strawberries ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar ⅓ cup water 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon vanilla extrac...
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Ruby RitaMay 14, 2014 6:05 am - Kosher salt Ice 2 ounces ruby red grapefruit juice 2 ounce reposado tequila Spread a thin layer of salt in a small plate. Moisten the rim of a cocktail glass with a touc...