Oak Park Lifestyle
-
Constable: Quakers still have friends in suburbsApr 22, 2017 1:00 am - Until this week, here is what I knew about Quakers: 1. That guy on the oatmeal container is a Quaker. 2. Quakers often get confused with Shakers, the furniture folks. Wi...
-
Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago honors Rotary District 6450 for $250,000 donationOct 26, 2015 11:00 pm - Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago is honoring Rotary District 6450 for their $250,000 donation to the Therapeutic School and Center for Autism Research. The fundraising ...
-
How landmark Americans with Disabilities Act changed 3 livesJul 24, 2015 1:00 am - The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act 25 years ago on Sunday expanded opportunities and accessibility for millions of people with disabilities. These three ...
-
Masters in plant biology adds another layer to cookingJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - Quick quiz: Is parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme: 1. A nice refrain in a Simon and Garfunkel song. 2. The medieval version of preservatives. 3. The latest c...
-
Orzo SaladJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - 1 pound orzo pasta 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved 2 avocados 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, coarsely chopped 2 cups feta cheese,...
-
Pesto Stuffed TomatoesJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - 2 pints cherry tomatoes 1 cup loosely packed basil 1½ cups pine nuts 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar ½ cup grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese 2 table...
-
Minted Lamb Rolls with Lemon-Herb SauceJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - Rolls 1 pound ground lamb 1 cup brown rice Olive oil 1 large yellow onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups loosely packed spinach 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons...
-
Lavender CookiesJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - ½ cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1½ teaspoon lavender flowers, finely chopped 1½ cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Preheat the oven to 375 de...
-
One suburban Emmy winner: 'Modern Family' directorAug 25, 2014 1:01 am - Among the nominees at the Emmy Awards were a number of actors, directors and writers with connections to the suburbs. Of the suburban nominees for television's most pres...
-
Last chance to vote for talent contest Fan FavoriteAug 05, 2014 1:01 am - The last round of online voting for Suburban Chicago's Got Talent kicks off at midnight, giving the public one last chance to have their say in picking a Fan Favorite fo...