Addison Lifestyle
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Chipotle Mashed PotatoesNov 06, 2021 10:21 pm - 3 medium white potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks 6 tablespoons nonfat milk 6 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese 11/2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle peppers in ad...
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Spring is here: Let's get ready to gardenNov 06, 2021 9:38 pm - As we welcome the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, near-record warmth Friday and other signs of spring, gardening looks like a more serious endeavor this year. While the pl...
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This year, make a date with your Little ValentineNov 06, 2021 4:16 pm - Many Valentine's Day celebrations are all about champagne, roses and couples, but the holiday is still a great time to show your kids that they're your sweethearts. Thes...
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Local museums can give families a glimpse into the suburbs' pastNov 05, 2021 9:38 pm - While your kids might be studying national and world history in school, there are also lessons to be learned about the past of your own community. Taking up residence in...
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Eating local reduces carbon footprint, waistlineNov 05, 2021 8:58 pm - If you've made the choice to eat more regionally raised meat and locally grown produce, chances are your pants fit more loosely than they did at the beginning of the yea...
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Boycotting baseball? Here's a game plan to get through the SeriesNov 05, 2021 3:33 pm - Chicago's playoff run was brief. Very brief. The Cubs were out in three games, the White Sox in four. Yet that tiny taste of postseason play - not to mention the fevered...
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Free for a day? If you are, then these museums are, tooNov 05, 2021 12:49 pm - There's a day set aside for appreciating squirrels (Jan. 21), National High Five Day falls on the third Thursday of April each year and Salami Day, celebrated each Sept....
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Suburban museum freebiesNov 05, 2021 12:46 pm - There are numerous community historical museums offering exhibits that relate to that particular town's origins and growth. Many hold special events and programs for adu...
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Addison's Nuova Italia satisfies with solid takes on traditional dishesNov 04, 2021 11:03 pm - The name might mean "New Italy," but nothing could be more traditional than the menu at Addison's Nuova Italia. Ermal Zaimi and Antonio Lettieri, cousins-in-law, launche...
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Can background music move you (to spend?)Nov 04, 2021 9:10 pm - Music can cheer you up. It can soothe your nerves. It can invigorate your body. And it can make you open your wallet. Background music, experts say, stimulates the brai...