Lifestyle
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Naperville church hosts ‘Dueling Pianos’ concert with local music directorsJan 29, 2025 12:14 am - Well-known Catholic musicians John Angotti and Craig Colson to "duel" on pianos at benefit concert on Feb. 7 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Naperville.
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Agapé Children’s Center hosts open house for fall 2025 enrollmentJan 28, 2025 9:53 pm - Agapé Children's Center, serving Warrenville youth for 50 years, invites families to its open house on Feb. 3 to meet teachers, tour facilities, and enroll for fall 2025.
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Home & garden calendar, Feb. 2-8Jan 28, 2025 7:33 pm - Accessible gardening, herbs, plant propagation and more.
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How do Taco Bell’s new chicken nuggets rank against other fast food nuggs?
Jan 28, 2025 5:22 am - Now that even Taco Bell is winging into the nugget game, it’s time to take stock of the field and taste the offerings from the largest chains.
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This Puerto Rican pork roast boasts tender meat and crackling, crisp skin
Jan 28, 2025 5:00 am - Achieving the dish’s characteristic crisp skin on the outside with juicy meat inside can be a challenge. The best way to ensure this is by braising the roast stovetop, then removing the skin as a single piece and frying it in a skillet.
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Try these blooms for a midwinter pick-me-upJan 27, 2025 8:15 pm - Indoor flowering plants offer a midwinter mood boost. Kalanchoes are small, vibrant plants that brighten the colder months with stunning colors, such as yellow, orange, pink, red and white. Here are some tips to keep them blooming.
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Megan Wells brings Eleanor Roosevelt’s fight for civil rights to life at Wheaton churchJan 27, 2025 7:09 pm - Megan Wells will portray Eleanor Roosevelt and her support of human rights, as well as transformational role as first lady, at a Black History Month event in Wheaton
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Natural wines aren’t just a category. They’re a philosophy
Jan 27, 2025 12:55 pm - Natural wines are produced with minimal human intervention. The grapes are generally grown organically, and the winemaking process eschews additives, commercial yeasts and excessive sulfites.
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This date nut bread lightens up an old-school coffee shop favorite
Jan 27, 2025 11:58 am - This tender, moist date-nut bread gets most of its sweetness from pureed dates and a touch of maple syrup — with no refined sugar. Studded with chopped walnuts and plump fruit, it’s especially satisfying with a schmear of whipped cream cheese.
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How much is a serving of pasta? It’s not always 2 ounces.
Jan 27, 2025 10:24 am - People have lots of thoughts on what constitutes a single serving of pasta. Nutritional labels on packages of dried pasta call 2 ounces one serving. It amounts to about 1 cup when cooked — and strikes plenty of people as stingy.