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Cedar Planked Salmon Filet
Jun 26, 2019 6:06 AM - Cedar Planked Salmon Filet -
Anniversary of Woodstock inspires summer fashion, decor
Jul 1, 2019 12:23 PM - The famous Woodstock music festival that took place in upstate New York in 1969 has long held an exalted place in music and pop culture history. So its 50th anniversary this summer has brought it to even further commercial prominence. -
Color, flowers needed to create an inviting patio
Jun 23, 2019 6:00 AM - Barbara Kulp of Mount Prospect says she has no creativity when it comes to planning a backyard space. -
Former pool site needs renovation
Jun 23, 2019 6:00 AM - There's a spot in Penny Kroes' Hoffman Estates yard where an abovegroud pool used to sit. The spot is in need of a landscaping makeover. -
Bland yard can become a Mexican oasis
Jun 23, 2019 6:00 AM - Elizabeth Gama of Rolling Meadows envisions a Mexican-inspired oasis in her backyard where her multiethnic family can gather and celebrate life's milestones. -
Family-owned garden center still expanding
Jun 22, 2019 7:00 AM - Lurvey Home & Garden, 2550 E. Dempster St., Des Plaines, works hard to provide homeowners with all of the plant material and advice they need to create the outdoor home environments of their dreams. The Lurvey family has been selling sod, landscaping supplies and other garden items from their 9-acre Des Plaines location since 1986 when they purchased the garden center and former truck farm from Ray and Marion Lindemann, who had operated it for about 50 years. -
Think food safety first for your most successful cookout yet
Jun 25, 2019 11:22 AM - There's no better way to celebrate the summer season than a cookout. What's not to love about enjoying the best weather of the year while savoring grilled meat and side dishes galore? Whether you're hosting the party or just bringing your favorite dish to share, we all have a role to make sure that everybody has a good time while also staying safe. Besides running out of food, there are no greater buzzkills at a cookout than food poisoning. Thawing -
Let others do the cooking at your next cookout
Jun 20, 2019 6:42 AM - You love backyard entertaining but don't enjoy the mess, time, and heat involved in a DIY barbecue. Why not let others do all the work for you? -
Weber Grill's Hickory Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Jun 19, 2019 6:10 AM - 4 racks baby back ribs, 1¾ pounds each ¼ cup yellow mustard -
Binny's pairing for barbecue
Jun 19, 2019 6:10 AM - When deciding on a wine for your catered backyard barbecue or block party, keep it simple.
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