Lifestyle Columns
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High-heat key to great french friesFeb 01, 2012 5:00 am - Warning! Do not make these potatoes when you are alone! OK, that sounds a little dramatic, but it really is for your own good. These potatoes are so amazing that you wil...
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Braised Cod with Gingered Carrot-Coconut SauceFeb 01, 2012 5:00 am - 4 cod fillets, 4 ounces each, about 1-inch thick 1 teaspoon dill weed 1 teaspoon Sicilian sea salt ¼ teaspoon white pepper 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons...
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No retort needed for rude financial commentJan 31, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. My wife is a doctor and I am a freelance writer. People frequently say things like, “Must be nice to have a wife who can support you.” I make quite a bit more m...
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How can this couple break out of a power struggle?Jan 31, 2012 9:00 am - Q. My fiance and I have been together for nearly five years. One of our biggest bones of contention has been his relationship with his friends. I feel like he puts t...
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New uses for teaJan 30, 2012 11:00 pm - Do you dunk and ditch your tea bags? If you're not a tea snob, chances are you reuse a tea bag to make a second cup of tea. There are other ways to use and reuse them ar...
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Wood Dale native’s animation dreams take flight in ‘Hugo’Jan 30, 2012 11:00 pm - Colin Brady has a pretty good idea when his family realized he’s not like the other dads. “I was working on ‘Lemony Snicket’ and we needed to animate a baby wrestling a ...
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Too busy to be healthy? Get organized!Jan 30, 2012 4:00 am - Q. I know how to eat healthily. But as with other things in my life, getting organized enough to eat that way every day has been a challenge. Do you have any tips? ...
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Home repair: Attack stubborn mold with homemade solutionJan 29, 2012 7:07 am - Q. You have responded recently to a number of letters regarding moss or mold on roofs. I have taken your advice by installing zinc strips on a roof this year to comb...
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On the road: Cultural Center hosts 'Morbid Curiosity' collectionJan 29, 2012 5:00 am - Chicago Don't fear the reaper Visit the Chicago Cultural Center this winter to see “Morbid Curiosity: The Richard Harris Collection,” an eclectic selection of ...
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Keep track of personal items when travelingJan 29, 2012 12:00 am - Recently while going through security at San Francisco International Airport, I saw a woman who had really tied one on. I’m not talking about throwing a few back at the ...