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Saturday, November 7, 2009

Mushrooms liven up simple pork chops
In this season of approaching winter holidays and abrupt spikes in ham consumption, this much is worth noting: In the country where beef is held up as the meat that defines the American character, the pig in all its succulent, edible incarnations seems to be everywhere.


Double up the flavor for this Sunday's battle
This week, we honor Lovie's favorite defensive scheme with a chili that hits you two different ways. On the Arizona side of the ball, we've taken a classic Arizona snack food, the cheese crisp, and topped it with a chorizo chili.
Turkey Talk-Line has money saving tips

No need to carve anything out of your Thanksgiving meal this year. Americans can still enjoy one of the most treasured meals of the year despite the slowing economy.

Bacon, eggs and pasta combine for easy dinner
When the basic ingredients are bacon, pasta, eggs and Parmesan cheese, it's hard to go wrong. This uncomplicated recipe for spaghetti carbonara from Lucinda Scala Quinn's "Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys," comes together in minutes.

Fast pork tenderloin stroganoff
Gordon Ramsay suggests serving buttered pasta or steamed rice to accompany this simple stroganoff made with pork tenderloin from his new book, "Cooking for Friends."

Friday, November 6, 2009
Express yourself with your mug
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
How moms make ends meet
Central Kane United Way names new member
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Elgin man honored for volunteerism
Participants also learn at school fundraiser
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Equine therapy helps hospice patients
Humans, pets may pass MRSA to each other
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Monday, November 2, 2009
'Rent' speaks to audiences of all ages
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Sunday, November 1, 2009
Do-it-yourself medicine
Festival of Trees set to deck the halls
5 questions for a local dentist
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Halloween tales take modern turn
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Elgin father, son build their own Halloween decor
Tips for a flu-free holiday party season
Heroes in their eyes: Munhall students honor vets
Help for holiday entertaining at home
Make your holiday buffet indulgent, healthy
Easy, adaptable holiday treats
Scare up some Halloween chili for Midway Monsters
Ding-dong! Local communities set trick-or-treat hours
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Season's screamings
Have a low-sugar happy Halloween
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Bartlett man riding high
Aviator style lands on fashion runways, too
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Heart attack survival rates improve in women
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Principal to students: TXT ME
Homeowners look to stoves for heat
Don't avoid colon screenings
Sunday, October 25, 2009
In search of Elgin's ghosts
Tree Doc set to take on ash borer
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Saturday, October 24, 2009
Tigers and Bears would tear into these recipes
Friday, October 23, 2009
Nothing scary about these easy treats
Candy corn cocktail no trick for adults
Creeped-out cupcakes for Halloween
Recipe ideas for pumpkin seeds
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Brrrring it! Exercise outside all year-round
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Beware of 'hidden' sodium in restaurant food
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Pets' fears owner-fueled, expert says
Monday, October 19, 2009
Antiques show reflects on America's bounty
Breaking down racial barriers
Sunday, October 18, 2009
At 82, a life so full
First novel helps dyslexic author feel 'normal'
Her heart belongs to her hooved friends
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Bowl 'em over with regional chili dishes
Friday, October 16, 2009
Taking pumpkin beyond pie
Recreation briefs
Thursday, October 15, 2009
From drab to fab: Check out these makeovers
The heat is on in 'Hell's Kitchen' casting
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Maroons go pink for breast cancer awareness
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Rescue is for the birds
Monday, October 12, 2009
Local chef gets a taste of prime time
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Healing hearts one beat at a time
WRMN owner a longtime Elgin booster
Triumph in struggle
Sandwich woman is her brother's seeker
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Boos and oohs for Halloween
Friday, October 9, 2009
Scales named Riverside Club's Man of the Year

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