Lifestyle Columns
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Get a start on fest season this weekendMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Can't wait for festival season? Here are a few minifests taking place this weekend to tide you over: Vernon Hills Springfest: 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Metra stat...
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Top-rated WGN, 'GCI remain above radio frayMay 14, 2008 11:00 pm - The more things change, the more they stay the same -- even in an industry as turbulent as radio. The last dozen years have been a time of immense change for radio, ever...
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What's in a name? It's an issue for familyMay 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I married a man 3½ years ago who has two adult children. The grandchildren are 3, 3, 1 and 4 months. I feel it is disrespectful to have the children call me by my fir...
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Narnia sequel the land of blandMay 14, 2008 11:00 pm - "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" celebrates the return of the whitest, blandest ensemble of young heroes ever to appear in a studio special-effects fantasy. Th...
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Don't let yourself fall into a Pinot Grigio rutMay 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Don't wait for Memorial Day to enjoy Italian whites Pinot Grigio may be an introduction to Italian whites for many wine drinkers, but it shouldn't be the whole conversat...
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Packed with nutrients, spinach shows its versatilityMay 13, 2008 11:00 pm - When it comes to spinach there's little middle ground: folks love it or hate it. If you've only experienced canned spinach, then you've got a solid justification for det...
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Carob can work as a low-fat substitute for cocoaMay 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Could you please give me some information on carob? I understand it contains calcium, is low in calories and has no cholesterol. A.M., San Mateo, Calif. ...
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In a bad economy, Americans cook more, eat out lessMay 13, 2008 11:00 pm - As the economy continues to slide, 71 percent of Americans are cooking at home and eating out less often, according to the Grocery Shoppers Trends 2008 report released e...
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She has reasons for not giving detailsMay 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My boyfriend wanted to have the Numbers Conversation. I already know what you think about this generally. I was perfectly comfortable trading our numbers, but he has ...
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A citizen of the world in the kitchenMay 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Molly Sutton pledges no culinary allegiance to her English/Irish heritage. She grew up with traditional roasts and potatoes, with nothing so exotic as pasta or stir-frie...