Lifestyle
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Miso pea pastina is a welcome way to eat your greens
Jun 10, 2025 5:24 am - In Italy, pastina (“little pasta”) is a brothy dish that’s also known as “penicillin soup,” thanks to its comforting, nourishing qualities. Traditionally made with soffritto (carrot, celery and onion), broth, tiny pasta and parmesan, this verdant version is a twist on the beloved classic.
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This steak salad is a trattoria staple and the perfect summer lunch
Jun 10, 2025 5:17 am - Straccetti di manzo, which translates roughly from the Italian to “little rags of beef,” is a trattoria staple. The cooking is minimal and quick, making this ideal for a weeknight dinner, but the beef must be thinly sliced.
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What’s the best way to store strawberries? Popular methods put to the test
Jun 10, 2025 5:16 am - Once picked, strawberries are best consumed as soon as possible. But you can’t always eat an entire berry bounty in one sitting. People tout a number of methods for storing strawberries to make them last as long as possible. But do they work?
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How do I substitute fresh herbs for one another?
Jun 10, 2025 5:12 am - Fresh herbs are among the easiest swaps to make in a recipe. Just remember to substitute like with like.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC hosts ‘Gilead’ book discussion this summerJun 09, 2025 11:02 pm - The Pulitzer-Prize winning novel, "Gilead" by Marilynne Robinson, will be discussed every other Sunday from June 15 to July 27 at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton
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A.D.O.P.T. clinic expands community veterinary servicesJun 09, 2025 6:24 pm - A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter in Naperville expanded its community clinic services to offer appointments for minor illness and injury, in addition to wellness exams, vaccinations, and spay/neuter surgeries.
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Meet the Libertyville Pageant contestantsJun 09, 2025 2:45 pm - The 2025 Miss, Little Miss and Junior Miss Libertyville Pageant will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, as part of the Libertyville Days Festival.
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Libertyville Days returns June 12-15Jun 09, 2025 12:02 pm - Enjoy rides, music, food and more when the Libertyville Days Festival returns Thursday through Sunday, June 12-15. The theme for the festival is "Aloha Summer '25." The event raises funds for the Libertyville Civic Center. Most events take place in Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
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Carolyn Hax: After infidelity, boyfriend retaliates with abusive behavior
Jun 09, 2025 11:07 am - She had a two month affair, her boyfriend found out and is now “torturing her” with insults. Should she try to work it out or end the relationship? Carolyn Hax says it is time to get out of abusive relationship.
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Annual Radiothon Raises Funds for Aurora Area Interfaith Food PantryJun 08, 2025 11:50 pm - The entire community is welcome when the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry hosts its annual Radiothon to help keep the shelves stocked for families and individuals in need.