DuPage County Lifestyle
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The center of attention: An easy-to-make holiday centerpieceDec 07, 2007 10:00 pm - Here's an easy way to make a centerpiece that will impress guests at Christmas dinner. I can say it's easy because my daughter made ours in a class at Cantigny Park. I j...
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Looking for a little musical cheer? There's many holiday concertsDec 06, 2007 10:00 pm - We now offer a second installment highlighting several of this season's holiday concerts, scheduled for this weekend through Dec. 23. Last week we previewed the Elgin Sy...
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Paganica suits residents to a teeDec 06, 2007 10:00 pm - Norm and Carol Tucker enjoy their home in Paganica in Barrington Hills because it's one story, just the right size for two people, and they can do some gardening. "In ma...
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Zak's: Upscale American cuisineDec 06, 2007 10:00 pm - Hinsdale, while tony, isn't exactly a bastion of fine dining. In fact, apart from a few destination shops, it's a pretty sleepy place. So, when Zak's Place opened up on ...
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Springerle season: Suburban bakers keep centuries-old tradition aliveDec 04, 2007 10:00 pm - As a young boy in Germany, Herb Schwartz worked dough into intricate, hand-carved wooden molds to create a shortbread-type cookie called springerle. The crisp, anise-fla...
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For third-generation chef, cooking is in his bloodDec 04, 2007 10:00 pm - Opening new restaurants is nothing new to Mychael Bonner, who launched 36 Maggiano's restaurants around America. Now executive chef of Reel Club, Lettuce Entertain You E...
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Wheaton dad sings, sells, has dinner on table in an hourDec 04, 2007 10:00 pm - At home, Bob Stelletello is in hot demand for his culinary prowess. But around town, the Wheaton man is better known for his rich, bass voice, a fixture in several choir...
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It's Christmastime in the suburbsDec 03, 2007 10:00 pm - You know the drill. Drive downtown, pay $23 for parking, spend $400 to take the kids to "The Nutcracker" and another $200 to eat in the Walnut Room on State Street. Taki...
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How to choose the right builderDec 01, 2007 10:00 pm - Buying a home can be risky business unless you know what to look for in the way of quality. This means determining if a builder is reputable, identifying solid interior ...
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Things to doDec 01, 2007 10:00 pm - Antiques and crafts • The Kane County Flea Market offers hundreds of dealers with antiques and collectibles from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 5...