Lifestyle
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‘Kitchen pep talk’: Margaret Eby’s ‘You Gotta Eat’ helps you get dinner on
Jan 01, 2025 5:59 am - To get a sense of Margaret Eby’s new book, “You Gotta Eat: Real-Life Strategies for Feeding Yourself When Cooking Feels Impossible,” flip to the section called “Anything’s a sandwich if you’re not a coward.”
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It’s not easy being green: Talking about Cab Franc, Part 2Jan 01, 2025 5:58 am - When you talk to a winegrower about their Cabernet Franc, make sure you don’t describe it as green. You can use words like herbal or peppery, but say “green” and a winegrower hears “underripe.”
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An adaptable air fryer chicken dinner for any occasion
Jan 01, 2025 5:55 am - This air fryer meal for two with chicken thighs, potatoes and brussels sprouts is suitable for any occasion, including a casual weeknight or a small-scale celebration dinner.
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Caring for homeless pets: An inside look at DuPage County’s expanded animal shelterJan 01, 2025 5:00 am - DuPage County’s newly expanded animal shelter is open. Take a look inside, and you may not find what you’d expect at a government-run animal shelter.
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5 lessons pro organizers have learned from clients
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Houseplant watering, fertilizing slows down in winterDec 31, 2024 7:26 pm - During the winter, most houseplants are not in an active growth phase due to shorter days, reduced humidity and lower temperatures. Generally, houseplants require less water and much less, if any, fertilizer because their growth slows during the winter.
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Don’t be afraid to leave the nestDec 31, 2024 1:25 pm - Annettee Budzban says that sometimes we need to leave our comfort zones.
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Reflecting on a year of connection and conservationDec 31, 2024 12:33 pm - As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to reflect on moments that shaped the Lake County Forest Preserves. 2024 was a year of growth, connection and celebration.
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Elgin church to host Healing of Nations Jan. 6Dec 31, 2024 11:40 am - The community is invited to a service of music and prayer for the “Healing of the Nations” on Monday, Jan. 6, at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Elgin.
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The year in birds: Conservation progress, remarkable sightings highlighted 2024Dec 31, 2024 6:00 am - Birding columnist Jeff Reiter takes a look back at the year in birds: Conservation progress and remarkable sightings highlighted 2024.