Lifestyle Stories from December 4, 2019 (Change date)
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Toasted Pecan CrescentsDec 04, 2019 5:00 am - 2 cups unsalted butter, softened 3½ cups unsifted powdered sugar, divided 1 tablespoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt 3½ cups all-purpose flour, unsifted 2 cups pecans,...
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60 decorated trees welcome season in ElmhurstDec 06, 2019 5:12 am - Visitors can chat with Santa, meet Elsa and Anna, and enjoy 60 holiday trees decorated by families, organizations and local clubs when Elmhurst celebrates its 25th annua...
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'The best day of the year': Lisle pours on the charm this weekend to jump-start the holiday seasonDec 08, 2019 8:46 am - If you can't find something festive to do this weekend in Lisle, you're not trying hard enough. The park district, heritage society, village and downtown business assoc...
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Here's the scoop: A little lesson in science explains why snow is whiteDec 05, 2019 5:17 am - There are few sights more beautiful than a fresh blanket of sparkling snow clinging to branches and glistening in the sunlight. As 5-year-old Ariel played at Bison's Blu...
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Here's a saucy, sheet-pan shrimp bruschetta that works as dinner or a starterDec 04, 2019 5:00 am - With holiday events pulling my family in multiple directions, and friends more likely to pop in spontaneously to raise a glass, my home kitchen needs to be extra nimble ...
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Secrets to a smart and successful holiday baking seasonDec 07, 2019 7:03 am - While I have stepped away from writing a regular food column, I don't see myself as a retired baker. Instead, I like to think the changes in my life have allowed me to g...
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How to tame that intimidating winter squashDec 06, 2019 5:14 am - Hard winter squash is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be used as a side dish, in fillings for ravioli or lasagna, as a noodle alternative, in soups, salads,...
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After 20 years, Elgin Boys & Girls Club board member still 'all about the kids'Dec 06, 2019 5:12 am - After 20 years of volunteering on the board of the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin, and for the last six or so years as president of the statewide club organization, Tim Will...
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Believe Project: Honoring a woman who gives back to our vetsDec 05, 2019 5:26 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through our Believe Project is Terry Moenter of Gurnee. Here is her story ... "Sandy is the most giving person I know. She is now retire...
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Santa and his elves bring holiday joy to children's hospitalDec 05, 2019 11:34 am - Bells attached to elf boots jingled through the hallways with every step that Amita Health Women's and Children's Hospital Child Life Specialist Mary Kate Dvorak took We...