Lifestyle Columns
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'Toy Story 3' simply first rateJun 17, 2010 11:00 pm - I realize that only baby boomers might get this reference, but "Toy Story 3" features a horrific, white-knuckle survival sequence that packs as much raw power as the sin...
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Joan Cusack finds her inner cowgirl again for 'Toy Story 3'Jun 17, 2010 11:00 pm - I caught up with Joan Cusack at Chicago's Disney Store on Michigan Avenue where the Oscar-nominated Chicago actress helped launch the new limited edition of Jessie the Y...
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Sprouted brown rice a healthy choice but so is regular brown riceJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Is sprouted brown rice really a healthier choice than regular brown rice? A. Sprouted brown rice (also called germinated brown rice) is regular brown rice that ha...
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Father's Day means oven barbecueJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - When your kids get older and need to sleep late, it's time to transfer the Father's Day meal over from breakfast to a late lunch or even dinner. Today's recipe for Barbe...
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Palatine's Monica Tragasz makes guacamoleJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Home schooled for the past two years, Monica Tragasz typically whisks through a full load of course work in two or three hours less than her peers, opening up a big wind...
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Plenty for Dad to eat, drink, do on his dayJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - If you've already picked out a tie or a new garden shovel for Dad for Father's Day, you might want to take it back. This weekend, Arlington Park has some tasty treats pl...
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Potato chip crumbs find second life in sugar cookiesJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Picnic desserts pose special challenges to even the most seasoned baker. Frosted cakes and cupcakes require a cooler to prevent meltdown from summer heat and brownies an...
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Summer meals a great match for GrenacheJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Grenache is a grape for all seasons. During the winter holidays, Grenache-based Chateauneuf-du-Pape adds elegant power to the richest roasts. For tailgating season, the ...
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Vitamin D boosts immunity against fluJun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Vitamin D may be as effective as vaccination for seasonal flu. In a recently published clinical trial, children who took a vitamin D supplement had a significantly lower...
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Brighten up your exposed beams starting with all-purpose removerJun 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. We have some exposed, unfinished wood beams in our house. They have some spots of latex paint that never got cleaned up from years ago. Do you know of any way to ...