Lifestyle
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Poppy seed dressing an instant time machineJun 23, 2025 6:00 am - For a very special occasion, Nana would take her first grandson, Donny, all dressed up, to lunch at The Dominion Room in Evanston, a “charming colonial-style tearoom.” All-grown-up Don Mauer clearly remembers their poppy seed dressing, so he decided to build a time machine and make his own version.
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The difference between commissions and committees in HOAsJun 21, 2025 7:26 am - Many HOAs establish what are actually commissions and call them “committees” in error. The improper delegation of board authority to a committee or commission can undermine the legality of actions taken by that group.
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Home & garden calendar, June 22-28Jun 21, 2025 7:26 am - “Gardening for Life,” garden walks and more.
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Homebuyer cracking up over builder’s warrantyJun 21, 2025 7:26 am - Homebuyer discovers concrete defects after warranty expires. Builder attempts cheap repair that fails. Homeowner should seek legal advice to get builder to properly fix or replace concrete.
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Get to the root of a dry lawnJun 21, 2025 7:22 am - Trial and error may be necessary to figure out why a lawn is brown and what's needed to revive it.
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Motor Werks hosts summer dog adoption events for Animal House ShelterJun 21, 2025 12:02 am - Motor Werks partners with Animal House Shelter for dog adoption events, serving as donation location and giving $250 per adopted dog to support the shelter's mission.
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For a big-flavored weeknight bouillabaisse, set tradition aside
Jun 20, 2025 2:46 pm - This variation of bouillabaisse, the vermilion-hued French seafood stew, is simplified and flexible so you can get it on the table faster. A mix of different seafood is ideal, but even just one kind of the freshest fish you can find is fine.
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Spice rub, basting sauce add layers of flavor to these Cajun ribs
Jun 20, 2025 2:24 pm - Marinated overnight with a Cajun rub, these St. Louis-style spareribs are first baked in the oven, fairly low and fairly slow. Then you baste them with a super flavorful barbecue sauce, and you finish them in the oven or on the grill.
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Barbecue tempeh burgers are saucy, filling and packed with nutrition
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