All Stories from September 27, 2017 (Change date)
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Oklahoma longhorn bull with record horn span sold in TexasSep 27, 2017 7:00 am - FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - A longhorn bull from Oklahoma with a record horn span of more than 8 feet has been sold for $165,000 at the Fort Worth Stockyards in Texas. The ...
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Northlight's 'Georgia McBride' chronicles the making of a drag queenSep 27, 2017 6:00 am - “Drag ain't a hobby, baby ... Drag is a protest. Drag is a raised fist in a sequined glove.” Tart-tongued Rexy delivers that declaration to neophyte Casey late in “The L...
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Fairs & festivals: Lisle Ale Fest, Oktoberfests, Harvest Fest and moreSep 27, 2017 6:00 am - This weekend Fifth Annual Hofbräuhaus Chicago Oktoberfest: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday; and 11 a.m. to midnight Th...
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Sesame Seed White BreadSep 27, 2017 6:00 am - ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon lukewarm whole milk (105-degrees to 115-degrees) 2½ teaspoons active dry yeast ½ teaspoon granulated cane sugar 3 cups unbleached bread flour (not w...
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A study in old-school bread baking at homeSep 27, 2017 6:00 am - Ever hear of transglutaminase? Do you know what BHT stands for and what it does? Here's a hint: both could have been in the whole-grain wheat bread you had this morning ...
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Thrill of competition remains a constant for 2016 Cook of the Week Challenge winnerSep 27, 2017 6:00 am - Life hasn't slowed down much since John Hampson won the Daily Herald's Cook of the Week Challenge last fall. In fact, entering cooking competitions has become a way of ...
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Citrus Herb Chicken with Tuscan White Beans and SpinachSep 27, 2017 6:00 am - For the Chicken 4 thinly sliced chicken breasts ½ a lime, juiced ½ a lemon, juiced 3 tablespoons orange juice ¼ cup olive oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt ¼ tablespoon fre...
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Weekly picks: Disney princesses hit the ice at AllstateSep 27, 2017 6:00 am - Princess parade Animated princesses (and their princes) come to skating life in "Disney on Ice: Dream Big." The tour plays eight performances starting Thursday at the Al...
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Exploring the incongruity of Italian wines, their names and labels.Sep 27, 2017 5:57 am - The maxim: "If you're not a little confused, you're not paying attention," applies to Italy's wines. Take Italian wine labels. Italian wines may be named for a grape (su...
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New Rolling Meadows alderman appointedSep 27, 2017 5:30 am - A 22-year Rolling Meadows resident has been appointed Ward 2 alderman to fill the remaining term of Jerry Hill, who died unexpectedly last month. Mayor Len Prejna's appo...