Articles filed under Contests & Promotions
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Backyard sanctuary, or is it?Jun 14, 2015 6:00 am - Our backyard is our sanctuary in the summer months. However, I am somewhat embarrassed when entertaining. Our patio and yard are very large, so in order to fill the spac...
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Two decks extra challengeJun 14, 2015 6:00 am - We aren't sending out party invites because we have nowhere to invite our guests to sit! We moved in eight months ago right before winter. We have an upper and lower dec...
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Fire, water components will make your party a hitJun 13, 2015 1:00 pm - Fire and water amenities can add to your outdoor party by mesmerizing and entertaining your guests and, in some cases, becoming a focal point of the gathering. It is dif...
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Watermelon and Feta Cheese Salad with Balsamic DrizzleJun 10, 2015 6:00 am - Drizzle 1 cup balsamic vinegar 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, as needed Salad 4 ounces baby arugula leaves, washed and dried 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher sal...
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Spinach Berry Salad with Signature House DressingJun 10, 2015 6:00 am - Dressing ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon honey ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and ground black pepper to taste Salad 8 cu...
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Pineapple and Avocado Salad with ArugulaJun 10, 2015 6:00 am - Candied pumpkin seeds 1 cup pumpkin seeds ½ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup water Salad 4 cups arugula 1 cup pineapple, cut in chunks 1 cup straw...
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Transform summer fruit salads with savory add-onsJun 10, 2015 6:00 am - Nothing says summer quite like the seasonal fruit salad — a dish that's light, fresh and crisp, with endless ways to customize. Aside from being relatively simple to cr...
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Top 20 announced for Suburban Chicago's Got TalentJun 10, 2015 1:00 am - The Top 20 finalists for Suburban Chicago's Got Talent all make music. But the acts, announced Wednesday, represent a wide range of genres — including rock, folk, funk a...
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Top 20 finalists of Suburban Chicago's Got TalentJun 09, 2015 11:00 pm - The Top 20 finalists of Suburban Chicago's Got Talent in 2015. The first show of the summerlong talent competition is 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at the Prairie Center for...
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Masters in plant biology adds another layer to cookingJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - Quick quiz: Is parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme: 1. A nice refrain in a Simon and Garfunkel song. 2. The medieval version of preservatives. 3. The latest c...