Articles filed under Get Your Summer On
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Variations on the deviled eggJun 13, 2017 6:00 am - Less-Devilish Eggs Dill relish, shallot and Dijon go into the filling; the secret to this more healthful version of deviled eggs is replacing half the mayonnaise wit...
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Small patio demands better use of yardJun 11, 2017 6:00 am - I would love to have an entertainment space to truly relax and enjoy our backyard. Having purchased the house last summer, my husband and I look forward to having family...
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Tips for a successful outdoor partyJun 11, 2017 6:00 am - Throwing a party during the summer months is ideal for many people. Generally, it nearly doubles the amount of space the homeowner has for socializing because it allows ...
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Antioch family hopes to create warm, inviting spaceJun 11, 2017 6:00 am - When we moved into our house two years ago, we had great plans for this space, where we congregate often with our family and friends. We have gotten too busy with our fo...
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Bumpy yard and bugs keep family indoorsJun 11, 2017 6:00 am - My yard is buggy, bumpy and boring. I would love to host my mother's 95th birthday party in my yard, but the tiny swarms of bugs, the bumpy grass and boring appeal leave...
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Suburban company develops mosquito repellentJun 10, 2017 6:00 am - Mosquitoes have been bedeviling humans since the days of the dinosaurs, says Andy Fuller, owner of Mosquito Hunters, a company that treats outdoor environments to minimi...
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Grilled AntipastiJun 07, 2017 6:00 am - A platter of grilled zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper and onion makes for a super-easy summertime appetizer or, with some salumi and cheese, a light dinner. You'll need a...
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Summer sides & salads fresh off the grillJun 07, 2017 6:00 am - With the grill going this summer, working overtime on steaks, burgers, chicken and brats, it's time to think about what else rounds the menu. No need to go back into the...
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Grilling season is California wine seasonJun 06, 2017 6:00 am - The sweet and spicy smoke rising from porch and backyard grills throughout Chicagoland signals that it's California wine season. Winter has time for elaborate recipes an...
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Underwhelming yard perplexes suburban homeownerJun 04, 2017 6:00 am - Uninviting, unremarkable, uninspiring. We have lived here for 16 years and don't spend any quality time in the backyard. We have spent most of our time here fixing up th...