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Discover there is ‘More than Malbec’ from Argentina

By Mary Ross
Oct 02, 2024 10:14 am - Mary Ross tracks the superstardom of Argentine Malbecs. Now that sales are slipping, what’s on tap for the other wines from Argentina?
There’s no butter in apple butter, but it spreads deliciously

By KATIE WORKMAN
Oct 02, 2024 6:00 am - For many of us, fall cooking has to include apples. AP food writer Katie Workman suggests apple butter for that hit of autumn flavor.
Embrace the smoke, and other tips for grilling vegetables

By ALBERT STUMM
Oct 02, 2024 6:00 am - Barbecue guru Steven Raichlen is best known for grilled meat. But his book “How to Grill Vegetables” has also become a go-to guide. He recommends first considering the structure of the vegetable and then selecting the appropriate grilling method.
Focus on fall planting and transplanting

By Tim Johnson
Oct 02, 2024 12:17 am - Fall is a great time for planting and transplanting perennials, trees and shrubs. In general, trees and shrubs do not need to be pruned when transplanted to compensate for loss of roots during transplanting. Fall conditions, which include warm soil, moderate air temperatures and rain, help plants reestablish their root systems.
Aurora church blesses handmade quilts and girls' dresses, baby-care kits

Submitted by Al Benson
Oct 01, 2024 11:41 pm - St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Aurora celebrated annual Quilt Weekend Sept. 28-29. More than 100 quilts handmade by congregants, girls' dresses and more than 50 baby-care kits assembled by members were blessed at worship.
Have a damp, shady yard? Ditch the grass for cheap, eco-friendly moss.

By Karen Hugg
Oct 01, 2024 9:26 pm - While moss, with its brilliant color and plush texture, seems to fit naturally into the dreamy landscapes of fantasy novels, the ancient plant can also function as a cost-effective, low-maintenance alternative to an attention-demanding lawn.
How can I hang heavy art without damaging the wall?

By Jeanne Huber
Oct 01, 2024 9:11 pm - Hanging heavy artwork typically involves finding the wall studs to anchor the weight of the load. This can be done by tapping gently with a hammer or, perhaps more accurately, with a stud sensor.
Homeowner stuck with old wallpaper

By Barry Stone
Oct 01, 2024 8:27 pm - An 80-year-old homeowner faces a dilemma with wallpaper that’s lasted 24 years.
Home & garden calendar, Oct. 6-12

Oct 01, 2024 8:07 pm - Plant and bulb sales, garden club meetings and more.
Support cancer survivors at Northwestern Medicine Walk & 5K

Oct 01, 2024 6:51 pm - Lace up those running or walking shoes and head to Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva to celebrate cancer survivors and help raise money for patients and families. Set for Saturday, Oct. 19, the event will be followed by a festival on the Kane County Cougars field.

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