Lifestyle Columns
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Lentils make for quick, protein-packed dinnerOct 19, 2011 6:00 am - Brown lentils are humble little legumes that often get overlooked for a desperate dinner. While it’s true that you don’t have to soak them as you do other dried beans, b...
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Husband agrees to brother’s long-term stay without consulting wifeOct 19, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My husband of three months invited his 26-year-old brother to live with us, in a small apartment, for nine months. I did not consent to this arrangement. He is ...
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Cake Boy, Cake Boss and custom kernelsOct 19, 2011 12:00 am - Since writing last week about the avalanche of baking books coming my way, even more have crossed my desk. So while I focused on cookie cookbooks last week, this week I'...
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Uses for leftover cream of wheatOct 19, 2011 12:00 am - Q. We’ve just started adding leftover hot cereal to our bread. I’ve also added it to soups and stews. Am I missing any other great ideas here? Judi, New England A. You c...
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Carmenere: New againOct 19, 2011 12:00 am - Believe it or not, the wine business can be pretty same-old-same-old dull. There's the soil, there's the climate, the grape, blah-blah. But every once in awhile, somethi...
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Surprise ingredient turns cupcakes into Halloween treatOct 18, 2011 3:00 pm - When I was younger, Halloween reigned as the ultimate kids' night out on the town. Dressed in our homespun scary attire, we begged for as much candy as time allowed. Of ...
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Moderate drinking is healthy — but don't go overboardOct 17, 2011 6:00 am - Q. I enjoy an alcoholic beverage from time to time. Now I hear it may actually be good for my heart health. How can I enjoy regular drinking without it becoming a ha...
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Experts remain split on safety, benefits of vitaminsOct 17, 2011 6:00 am - Do vitamins increase the risk of death? According to one recent medical study, the conclusion may be yes. However, does the data really support the conclusions or are th...
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Tighten up core with two exercise circuitsOct 17, 2011 6:00 am - Proper core training involves more than burning through a few crunches at the end of your workout. This month we'll show you how to hit all the muscles of the core, incl...
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Family battles over hosting holiday dinnerOct 17, 2011 1:00 am - Q. Thanksgiving is more than a month away, but I already have heartburn. My husband’s sister announced in August (!) that she will host Thanksgiving at her tiny town...