Entertainment Columns
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A friend deserves the truth about her partnerMar 18, 2012 12:19 am - Q. A good friend of mine is living with a guy, “Adam,” who I can’t stand, to the point where I try to avoid hanging out with her when he’s there. My husband and other mu...
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Addison native getting started on Hollywood careerMar 14, 2012 11:00 pm - The first time Celesta DeAstis took the stage, the shy, 7-year-old with a stutter morphed into a confident girl who showed no hesitation in reciting her lines. That tran...
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Inventive ways to waste less foodMar 14, 2012 2:02 pm - Spoilage is the primary cause of food waste. Buying food in larger quantities can save money, but only if you use it up before it goes bad. On my community forums, membe...
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Why the Irish use baking soda in their breadMar 14, 2012 6:00 am - Editor's note: Annie Overboe is taking some time off. The column originally appeared in March 2002. Growing up in an Irish family, you can imagine that I have enjoy...
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Traditional Irish Soda BreadMar 13, 2012 2:48 pm - 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1½ cups buttermilk Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease 2...
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Green thumbs and beer on tap for weekend funMar 13, 2012 1:00 pm - If you're eager to get your backyard garden started, learn more about local agriculture or want to watch top chefs cook with seasonal vegetables and decorate unique cake...
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Best Bets: King's 'Subtle Current' on Hubbard billMar 13, 2012 6:00 am - New Cerrudo The Spring Series of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago continues this weekend with the world premiere of “Little mortal jump” by choreographer/dancer Alejan...
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Mayo Clinic book full of advice, recipes for diabeticsMar 12, 2012 11:00 am - After my stepfather was diagnosed as prediabetic 20 years ago my mom followed the doctor's orders to prepare meals that kept to strict no-sugar, no-fat guidelines. Short...
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She's counting on balanced workout repsMar 12, 2012 5:00 am - Throughout my workout journey I have been enlightened in ways I'd never foreseen. I am Adrian Monk! As fans of the now-concluded cable show featuring the obsessive compu...
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Slow down at the dinner table to eat lessMar 12, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I’ve read many times that eating slowly can help a person eat less and lose weight. I’ve tried this approach recently, and I do find it helps keep me satisfied, even ...