Cook County Lifestyle
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Much falls flat in Janus' Brecht reviewMay 08, 2008 11:00 pm - There are so many things wrong with Janus Theatre's "The Greatest Story eBertolt: A Brecht Review" that they obscure the good intentions of Sarafina Vecchio, the show's ...
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Mother's Day brunchesMay 08, 2008 11:00 pm - Café Lucci, 609 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview, presents a rose to all moms dining in on Mother's Day from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday. (847) 729-2268 Carlos' Restaurant, 429 T...
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Author appearancesMay 08, 2008 11:00 pm - • "Phantom Prey" author John Sandford reads from and signs copies of his book at 7:30 p.m. May 9 at Barnes and Noble, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230. • "B...
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Gift-wrapped ideasMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - It's too late to order a Mother's Day gift online (unless you're willing to cough up $20 or more in shipping charges), so here are some gift ideas you can go out and buy...
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Scallops with Soy-Cumin Sauce and Wild Mushroom RiceMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - 1 cup whipping cream ¼ pound butter 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cups water 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups brown rice 1 ...
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Chef becomes a fixture at Wheeling restaurantMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Nearly 30 years old, and with the still older heritage of its Chicago original behind it, Don Roth's Blackhawk in Wheeling is known for its traditions: The spinning sala...
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Readers stock up on ideas for reusable shopping bagsMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Thanks to everyone who called and e-mailed in their comments and ideas about reusable shopping bags. It's encouraging to hear about more and more people toting cloth bag...
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Olive oil the secret ingredient in citrus layer cakeMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Olive oil seldom registers a blip on my dessert ingredient radar. Sure, I've stirred this continental classic into a few pizza or savory bread dough, but only a scant fe...
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Crowning the suburban chocolate championsMay 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Chocolate "boutiques," bars, cafes and lounges are all the rage right now, and these businesses sell fancy, exotic (bacon-flavored?) and often expensive little candies. ...
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Arlington Heights singer, actress in Broadway production of 'Hairspray'May 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Spring began on a sour note for singer/actress Karen Mason after a fire damaged the New York home she shares with her producer husband Paul Rolnick. The tune turned swee...