Lifestyle Columns
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Simple, relatively healthy soup the best antidote for holiday stressDec 04, 2024 5:22 am - The only way to keep your sanity this time of year is to keep things simple – especially in the kitchen. This simple Roasted Tomato Basil Soup fits the bill.
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Tips for easy, elegant wine and cheese pairingsDec 04, 2024 5:20 am - The first rule of wine-and-cheese is to pair your cheese with the right wine. Not as easy as it sounds? Mary Ross offers some guidelines.
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New chapters: Biking books serve up armchair adventuresDec 01, 2024 4:00 am - Inclement weather keeping you indoors? Recent biking books, co-reviewed with others, serve up armchair adventures and thoughts on safety as potential stocking stuffers for yourself and others.
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Table-worthy twists: Sides that deserve a spot this ThanksgivingNov 26, 2024 7:13 am - Traditional Thanksgiving recipes are classics for good reason, but here are three holiday table-worthy side dishes to try: Delicata Squash Cheddar Jalapeño Scones, Ultimate Mac and Cheese, and Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Pancetta and Apple Cider Gastrique.
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Walnuts, orange add zest to no-sugar-added cranberry relishNov 26, 2024 7:09 am - Thinking about this year’s cranberry relish, I came across a relish recipe that included chopped walnuts. I liked that idea, and expanded on it with orange zest and juice.
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Seasonal flavors abound in spicy winter squash, cranberry chicken rouladeNov 26, 2024 7:09 am - Seasonal flavors and fancy presentation add holiday flair to this chicken roulade and hasselback-style glazed winter squash.
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Easy soup perfect the day after Thanksgiving — or any dayNov 26, 2024 7:08 am - If you find yourself with an abundance of leftover bird, Day-After Thanksgiving Soup is the perfect way to use the extras taking up space in your fridge. It’s like Thanksgiving dinner in a bowl.
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Two great tastes: French onion soup meets roasted cauliflower in this gooey side dishNov 20, 2024 5:39 am - Caramelized onions seasoned with thyme on top of tender roasted cauliflower all under a layer of melted Gruyere cheese — do I have your attention?
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Giving thanks for birds and birding in generalNov 18, 2024 12:11 pm - Birds give us so much, enriching our lives almost every day when we take time to notice. This is my Thankful List, and just like any other list involving birds, it’s sure to grow.
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Cozy mornings, Midwest flavors: Breakfasts to warm up NovemberNov 14, 2024 4:55 pm - Whether you’re planning a holiday brunch or just looking to add some fall flair to your everyday breakfast, these recipes are guaranteed to bring a little extra warmth to your morning routine.