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Shake snow from plants; shovel with care

By Tim Johnson
Dec 23, 2024 6:38 pm - There has not been much snow in the Chicago area yet this year, but when a storm does finally come, carefully shake snow off plants during heavy wet storms to minimize damage.
Chicago middle-schooler finds goose poop that has cancer-fighting compound

By Sydney Page
Dec 23, 2024 3:06 pm - When Camarria Williams, 13, stumbled upon goose poop in a neighborhood park, she enthusiastically scooped some up. She and six other students were looking for bacteria samples. She learned, with university researchers’ help, that her goose poop contained a cancer-fighting compound.
Be intentional when facing the new year

Annettee Budzban
Dec 23, 2024 1:20 pm - Annettee Budzban says living intentionally can help us begin the new year.
‘A beautiful coming together’: Mixed-faith families celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah on same day

Marie Wilson
Dec 23, 2024 9:32 am - On rare occasions, Hanukkah falls on Dec. 25. See how suburban Chicago families celebrate their blended traditions of latkes, light and presents.
Why disclose old, ungrounded outlets?

By Barry Stone
Dec 23, 2024 6:15 am - Q: As a fellow home inspector, I think you go overboard with electrical issues, such as ungrounded two-prong outlets in old homes.
How to use store-bought puff pastry for easy holiday entertaining

By Jessie Sheehan
Dec 23, 2024 5:39 am - Here are a variety of puff-pastry assembly techniques that you can effortlessly and successfully try at home during the holidays — or at any time the craving for impressively flaky, puff-pastry-wrapped goodies hits.
Manhattan clam chowder inspires a seafood stew worthy of company

Ellie Krieger
Dec 23, 2024 5:35 am - Turn the classic tomato-based Manhattan clam chowder into a hearty seafood-packed stew that’s a meal in and of itself. The base can be made and refrigerated up to two days in advance; bring it to a boil and add the seafood for an impressive, company-worthy meal.
Baked brie with pepper jam shows why the classic is a classic

By Aaron Hutcherson
Dec 23, 2024 5:23 am - Cheesy, with a touch of sweetness and spice, this baked brie en croute with pepper jam makes an enticing dish. “En croute” means “wrapped in a crust,” which in this instance is store-bought puff pastry that bakes up crisp and golden.
Short ribs braised in wine and aromatics make for an elegant holiday dinner

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL
Dec 23, 2024 5:02 am - This take on Brasato al Barolo uses bone-in beef short ribs for a more elegant take on the dish that can be the center of a holiday dinner.
Cook with love — and caution: Experts’ advice on avoiding holiday kitchen mishaps

By Barbara Vitello
Dec 22, 2024 3:03 pm - Cooking accidents happen throughout the year but tend to increase during the holidays when well-intentioned cooks are inattentive, inexperienced and in a hurry.

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