Lifestyle Columns
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How to speed the house-hunting processNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - There's no rule of thumb to suggest how many homes a buyer should preview before making an offer, but there are several steps to take in order to expedite the selection ...
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Football mom competes in annual souper bowlNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - While their sons are running plays on the football field each week, Kim Lila and a friend are on the sidelines, passing a soup bowl back and forth in a competition of th...
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Youthful New Zealand wines poised for growthNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - As New Zealand wines stampede into the suburbs and Chicago, you may think that our “Good Wine” column has given short shrift to Kiwi country. Not so, dear reader. First,...
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Fall in love with chicken saladNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - A couple of weeks ago, we urged you to make a big batch of poached chicken and freeze some for later. Well, later is now, so take the chicken out, put it in the refriger...
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How healthy are egg whites over whole eggs?Nov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. How much could I cut calories and saturated fat if I bake with egg whites instead of whole eggs? A. The amount of fat saved depends on how many whole eggs you re...
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Vitamin D invaluable to good healthOct 30, 2010 11:00 pm - Ten years ago, few knew about vitamin D. It was a mystery and had something to do with sunlight. Today, it seems that every newspaper, magazine and journal has at least ...
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Old wood stains can loose their drying capabilityOct 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. We're getting our house ready to put on the market, so I asked my husband to stain the deck. It is about 10 years old and not well maintained. He stained it with ...
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Need innovative ideasOct 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I own a home that has been on the market since February. I have invested $175,000 to improve this home, but I bought it for $600,000 six years ago. I originally w...
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Outsider, functional art on display at Navy PierOct 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Chicago Couched in art The 17th Annual Exposition of Sculpture Objects & Functional Art and the Intuit Show of Folk and Outsider Art are all under one roof this yea...
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Why monetary policy can't revive housingOct 29, 2010 11:00 pm - In past recessions, the housing and mortgage sector, stimulated by the lower interest rates generated by an easier monetary policy, was a source of strength that led the...