Lifestyle Stories from March 15, 2016 (Change date)
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Cousin to sweet potato pie perfect for St. Patrick's DayMar 15, 2016 6:00 am - I've never seen an Irish Potato Pie except on my Maw Maw's dessert table around St. Patrick's Day. Most recipes named “Irish Potato Pies” are savory pies with vegetables...
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Mavis Staples embraces new music, Chicago shows March 19-20Mar 15, 2016 6:00 am - Mavis Staples is a walking, talking and - blessedly - still singing history book. The 76-year-old voice of the Staple Singers sang behind Martin Luther King Jr., dated B...
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Album review: Sean Watkins, out on his own and in clear voiceMar 15, 2016 5:54 am - Sean Watkins, "What to Fear" (Thirty Tigers) "What to Fear" will seem comfortably familiar to fans of Nickel Creek, the Grammy-winning band in which singer-songwrit...
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Lemon PastaMar 15, 2016 5:47 am - 1 pound spaghetti 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter 2-3 garlic cloves, minced zest of 2-3 lemons salt and pepper to taste freshly chopped parsley Freshly-grated Par...
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Quinoa and Brown Rice Stuffed VegetablesMar 15, 2016 5:47 am - 4-5 red and/or green peppers 2-3 zucchini 2-3 large tomatoes ¼ cup olive oil Flesh from the insides of zucchini and tomatoes, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small...
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Octopus SaladMar 15, 2016 5:47 am - 6 fresh baby octopuses For the vinaigrette 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil For the salad 1-2...
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Constable: Armadillos approach; gators next?Mar 15, 2016 5:15 am - Once confined to the state of Texas in the United States, armadillos now are showing up as roadkill in southern Illinois. A tick species known as the Lone Star tick has ...
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Cooking from scratch and longing for big Sunday dinners with family, friendsMar 15, 2016 5:00 am - If Sophia Floros, our cook of the week from Arlington Heights, had her way, friends and family would come together for dinner every Sunday afternoon. Sophia fondly remem...
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Effects, props dominate characters in latest 'Divergent' film 'Allegiant'Mar 15, 2016 3:00 am - Is it just me, or do the black-and-white weapons wielded by the "Allegiant" heroes look like giant Super Soakers made for "Star Wars" storm troopers? I only mention this...
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Hanover Township 5K to help low-income residents receive dental, medical careMar 15, 2016 1:00 am - Hanover Township will host its annual Sprint 2 Spring 5K and walk on May 7 at the township's Izaak Walton Center in Elgin. Money raised from the event will help low-inco...