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Does beef tallow really make better french fries?

By Emily Heil
Apr 23, 2025 5:32 am - Beef tallow is having an official Moment. Health questions aside, are fries cooked in tallow really more delicious than those fried in canola?
Ropa vieja is a meaty Cuban classic that’s still evolving

By Aaron Hutcherson
Apr 23, 2025 5:24 am - Ropa vieja is a classic Cuban dish of shredded beef in a tomato-based sauce with bell peppers. This version is made in the Instant Pot to save on the braising time. Turn it into a full meal with rice, black beans and fried sweet plantains.
Pro designers offer best kid bedroom paint colors

By Kathryn O'Shea-Evans
Apr 23, 2025 1:30 am - Childhood bedrooms are made for creating your own little dreamland as you begin to dip your toes into the wider world. Designers encourage parents to go ahead and indulge them while you can.
Home & garden calendar, April 27-May 4

Apr 23, 2025 12:56 am - All about dahlias, floral design, plant sales and more.
Journey of Hope to host Alleluia Quartet in 40th anniversary concert

Submitted by the Rev. Jarrod Severing
Apr 22, 2025 10:30 pm - Journey of Hope United Methodist Church in Elgin welcomes back the Alleluia Quartet for a special evening of music and celebration on Saturday, April 26.
Buddhist monk leads sound healing & meditation at Geneva Unitarian Church

Submitted by David Moore
Apr 22, 2025 8:53 pm - On May 17, Buddhist monk and certified sound therapist Bhante Rahula leads a 90-minute sound healing and meditation workshop using singing bowls at Unitarian Universalist Church of Geneva.
Buyer suspicious of team approach

By Barry Stone
Apr 22, 2025 2:43 pm - My agent recommended a pair of home inspectors who work together as a team. At first, this seemed like a good idea. But another inspector I talked to argued against having a two-person inspection.
Interim no more: Flamion named head of DuPage County’s expanded animal shelter

By Katlyn Smith
Apr 22, 2025 2:35 pm - DuPage County Board members on Tuesday approved Laura Flamion’s appointment as administrator of animal services, though she’s long been an advocate for shelter pets in need of a home.
Some tidying up and preventive tips for spring

By Tim Johnson
Apr 22, 2025 1:29 pm - Tidying up the garden bed edges will make it easier to mow your lawn. Core aerating your lawn makes the grass healthier. What other tips for spring will beautify your landscape?
Want more protein and fiber in your diet? Try edamame pasta.

By Anahad O’Connor and Joe Yonan
Apr 22, 2025 5:59 am - Edamame pasta is a standout in the world of legume pastas. A two-ounce serving of edamame spaghetti contains around 12 grams of dietary fiber — roughly the same amount in two cups of cooked broccoli.

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