Lifestyle Columns
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Technique key to keeping Thanksgiving leanNov 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Homemade, traditional Thanksgiving dinners carry with them the hope for a kitchen filled with the intoxicating aromas of roasting turkey and herb dressing, the earthy fr...
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'24' returns with kinder, gentler Jack BauerNov 18, 2008 10:00 pm - The Fox action series "24" returns from an 18-month hiatus with a two-hour movie called "Redemption" at 7 p.m. Sunday on WFLD Channel 32, but it might better have been c...
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Cool-weather crops available at local marketsNov 18, 2008 10:00 pm - While most suburban farmers markets have closed for the season, you can still find locally grown produce and food products in Geneva and Chicago. Want fresh cranberries ...
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Comparing calories in piecrustsNov 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Are graham cracker piecrusts lower in fat than those made with traditional dough? A. Both graham cracker and traditional piecrusts vary tremendously in the am...
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Freeze the bread, lose the mold - usuallyNov 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I just took a loaf of bread out of the freezer and it has mold. How is this possible? C.P., San Diego, Calif. A. Mold spores are everywhere, and there ar...
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Having a baking plan saves time and moneyNov 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Rising food costs have certainly taken a toll on family budgets this year. But before you cancel your holiday baking session, hear me out. Home baking actually saves mon...
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Lake Forest College to honor alum WidmarkNov 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Lake Forest College pays tribute to one of its best-known alums, the late actor Richard Widmark, with a seven-movie festival highlighting his best work, including his el...
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IFC's 'Media Project' is '60 Minutes' for the Obama eraNov 17, 2008 10:00 pm - The Independent Film Channel finds itself in the right place at the right time with the debut of "The IFC Media Project" at 7 p.m. today. Just as the election of Barack ...
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Sarah Palin's purse pick? Naperville's Elli and FriendsNov 16, 2008 10:00 pm - How'd they do it? How'd two Naperville women who've only been in the purse business for a few months manage to get one of their handbags on Sarah Palin's arm during the ...
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Finally finding relief for celiac sprue syndromeNov 16, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I have been reading your column for a long time. I am very thankful for all the information you provide, including natural and home remedies. Every time I get the...