Lifestyle
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Instant ramen is a pantry superhero that can turbocharge your cooking
Oct 01, 2025 5:50 am - This upgrade to instant ramen is inspired by Mexican stewed beans and requires only a handful of ingredients. It’s “an excellent canvas for a wide range of garnishes, allowing you to take it in numerous directions based on whatever you have on hand,” writes Peter J. Kim in his “Instant Ramen Kitchen” cookbook.
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Chardonnay for autumn’s colors and flavorsOct 01, 2025 5:35 am - As leaves morph to yellow, oranges and eventually brown, our markets provide apples to bake with pork chops, pumpkin to stuff in ravioli and mushrooms to be sautéed for risotto or grilled steak. There’s a shade of Chardonnay for each of these dishes, especially because they incorporate butter.
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Hear multiple languages at Gary UMC in Wheaton on World Communion SundaySep 30, 2025 11:01 pm - On World Communion Sunday Oct. 5, Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will celebrate by hearing a variety of languages.
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A guide to energy-efficient kitchen hacksSep 30, 2025 6:06 pm - The pros and cons of using small countertop appliances versus kitchen ranges/ovens for cooking.
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Who’s who in your HOA? A guide to the key playersSep 30, 2025 5:47 pm - Learn about the roles and duties of officers in your homeowners association.
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Trump announces drug-pricing deal with Pfizer, new ‘TrumpRx’ website
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Fall gardening tasks to prepare for winterSep 30, 2025 4:17 pm - Now that fall has arrived, it's time to prepare gardens for winter, including moving herbs indoors before frost and installing stepping stones.
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How to use tech in the garden and still keep your serenitySep 30, 2025 2:29 pm - Gardening tech is evolving to make plant care easier and more efficient. New tools, including AI, can help keep plants healthy and manage pests.
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Sellers accused of not disclosing moldSep 30, 2025 1:51 pm - Buying a home without a home inspection and then complaining about undisclosed defects is like buying a pair of shoes without trying them on and then complaining that they don’t fit.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 5-11Sep 30, 2025 12:39 pm - Upcoming events include a native tree and shrub sale, gardening talks on herbs, year-round growing, fall gardening, hydrangeas, and bonsai, as well as plant swaps and fundraisers.