Lifestyle Columns
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Home inspector: Dealing with undisclosed defectsMay 06, 2011 12:00 am - Q. We just moved into our home and are finding many undisclosed defects. Just to give a few examples, our kitchen sink is clogged. When our home inspector checked it...
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Don't throw it a-wheyMay 03, 2011 11:00 pm - Leftover liquid whey from making yogurt or cheese can be added to recipes for extra protein. You can use it to soak beans or cook rice or in place of water for pizza dou...
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Enjoy nearly guilt-free margaritasMay 03, 2011 11:00 pm - Yes, swimsuit season is quickly approaching, but Cinco de Mayo arrives even quicker. You want to look good in your new tankini when the pools open next month, but don't ...
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Wine country getawayMay 03, 2011 12:00 am - You taste wine, talk about wine, read about it, maybe even dream about it. Now, you need to visit wine country. There’s nothing like breathing in a winery’s intoxicating...
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Hoffman Estates cook collects, shares recipesMay 03, 2011 12:00 am - Fifty years ago, when Rae Ann Rehwald, of Hoffman Estates, got engaged, her father said to her future husband, “I sure hope you like popcorn and chili because that's al...
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Cheese-biscuit recipe handed downMay 03, 2011 12:00 am - I marvel at the way great recipes are passed from generation to generation. Some of my favorite recipes are the ones my grandmother and my mom shared with me years ago. ...
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Are you getting the calcium you need?May 01, 2011 11:00 pm - Bloating? Gas? Those results are enough to keep people who are lactose intolerant away from what they really need — calcium. Being lactose intolerant means your body doe...
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Balancing those five basic food groupsMay 01, 2011 11:00 pm - Although there seems to be an endless variety of foods out there, we teach our clients five basic food groups — protein, fats, fruits, vegetables and starches. Fruits, ...
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Vitamin C may impact your heartMay 01, 2011 2:00 am - Can vitamin C improve heart function in those with congestive heart failure? According to one study, the answer is yes. Congestive heart failure happens when the heart i...
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Rental forum: Commercial tenant may be on hook for maintenance, property taxes, insuranceMay 01, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I have rented an apartment for many years. I thought I understood the responsibilities of a tenant and a landlord. However, a few years ago I rented space for my ...