Lifestyle
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Wheaton College to host program on polarization and peacemakingNov 13, 2024 12:33 pm - On Monday, Nov. 18, Wheaton College is hosting a program on “Election 2024, Polarization, and Peacemaking: What's Next?”
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Camerata Chicago brings ‘Messiah’ concert to Naperville’s New Covenant ChurchNov 13, 2024 12:21 pm - On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Camerata Chicago Chamber Orchestra once again will present “The Messiah” by Handel (Part I Christmas) and the Hallelujah Chorus at New Covenant Church in Naperville.
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Phyllo is the key to an off-the-cuff, flaky ‘pizza’
Nov 13, 2024 6:00 am - If you like your pizza super-crisp and light, you’ll love this decidedly nontraditional but simple method using phyllo instead of pizza dough.
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Tomato-forward chicken fricase is warm and hearty
Nov 13, 2024 6:00 am - It may have a French-sounding name, but this homey, hearty, tomato-forward chicken braise, made with sofrito as its base and with golden rum as part of the cooking liquid, is Caribbean in essence and flavor.
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Brother’s memory inspires this twist on a lettuce wrapNov 13, 2024 6:00 am - I had my first lettuce wrap at a lunch at my brother’s home 10 years ago. Tom, who passed away two years ago, was a superb chef. I adapted this recipe for a ground turkey lettuce wrap in his memory.
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Disaster-proof your holiday feast by testing recipes before the big day
Nov 13, 2024 6:00 am - Why not do a test run of the dishes you’re making for the first time on Thanksgiving so you won't be stressed out on the big day?
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This skillet pork with apples is loaded with flavor and nutrition
Nov 13, 2024 5:45 am - In this one-pan dish, tender pork medallions are tossed with a saute of onions, apple slices and spinach in a light curry pan sauce.
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Dog accidents have damaged my wood floors. What can I do?
Nov 13, 2024 2:25 am - You can wipe up pet accidents on hardwood floors without leaving smells or stains, but you have to be quick and the finish needs to be pristine. Scratches can allow the pet mess to get into the wood, and often, the only remedy then is to replace damaged boards.
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Throwing a dinner party is a way to connect. Rookies, don’t be intimidated
Nov 13, 2024 1:16 am - As we head into the holiday season, you may be hosting a dinner party for the first time, or maybe the first time in a long time. It may sound daunting, but with preparation and a few key steps, you can pull off an evening of food and fun with ease.
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Bankers need not disclose?Nov 13, 2024 12:03 am - Do banks really not have to disclose deficits they discover after acquiring a property? That’s the million-dollar question.