tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23967093223689487842011-09-29T23:42:16.261-05:00It's nice to return home each day to something intensely personal. ~ Stanley BarrowsLindsey Grebitusnoreply@blogger.comBlogger401100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396709322368948784.post-91809404930420928252010-11-23T12:49:00.003-06:002010-11-23T13:22:56.770-06:00

This genius combination adds a new twist to an old fave! It's so good, you're going to want to double this recipe to get TWO loaves!Bread:1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (approx. 3 bananas)1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt1/3 cup creamy peanut butter3 Tbs butter, melted2 large eggs1/2 cup granulated sugar1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup ground flaxseed3/4 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp ground

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Streusel Caramel Bars2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar1 egg, beaten3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) cold butter, divided3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)24 caramels, unwrapped1 can (14oz) Sweetened Condensed MilkPREHEAT oven to 350F. Grease 13x9 baking pan. In large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and egg. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Reserve 2 cups crumb

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This comes from my mom's recipe archives - - a recipe lovingly borrowed from a bakery she visited in Hawaii as a child.Kona Inn Banana Bread*with high altitude modifications2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour or all-purpose flour [*add 2 Tbs flour]2 tsp baking soda [*only use 1 3/4 tsp]1 tsp salt2 cups granulated sugar [*subtract 2 Tbs sugar]1 cup softened butter6 ripe banans, mashed (approx 3 cups)4

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I keep all of these ingredients on hand at all times. This is the easiest treat to whip up with short notice. It does require time to cool before serving or else it falls apart.Outrageous Cookie Bars1/2 cup butter1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (sold in a box)1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk2 cups (12oz package) semi-sweet chocolate morsels1 cup flaked coconut1 cup chopped walnuts (don't

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I know the name is bold, but trust me, it earned the right to be immodest. This is my favorite all-time cookie. Not too sweet, not too gooey, a very mature flavor, and it sort of crumbles in your mouth. Plus, you can it a ton of the cookie dough and never get a tummy ache - - now THAT'S the sign of a great cookie! You're going to want to commit this one to memory!The World's Best Cookie1 cup

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I mean seriously. This is the real deal.Layers of Love Chocolate Brownies*with high altitude modifications3/4 cup all-purpose flour [*add 1 Tbs flour]3/4 cup baking cocoa (ie, Nestle, Hershey's, etc)1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into pieces1/2 cup granulated sugar [*subtract almost 1 full Tbs sugar]1/2 cup packed brown sugar3 large eggs, divided2 tsp vanilla extract1 cup chopped

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For all you fellow Bay Area kids that remember Lafayette's famed Milly's Kitchen and it's delicious, piping hot coffee cake, have I got a recipe for YOU! I should mention I also have a weakness for pretty much any baked good that contains sour cream, so this was obviously up my alley as well!Light Sour Cream Coffee Cake· 2 cups all-purpose flour· 1 ½ cups sugar· 1 tsp baking powder· ½ tsp salt· ½

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Search words: This stunning 13-unit condominium at 1420 N Noble Street is tucked away in the pocket neighborhood of Noble Square, on the eastern border of trendy Wicker Park. This 4bed/2.1bath duplex down unit features hardwood floors throughout, crown molding, wood burning fireplace in the living room, large closet space in the master bedroom, laundry room and storage room inside the unit. The

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Events in October13th Annual Eli’s Cheesecake Festival 10/3 & 10/4 ♦ To benefit local charities!10th Annual Chicago River Flatwater Classic 10/4 ♦ The Chicago River’s only canoe and kayak race ♦ www.ChicagoRiver.orgBucktown 5K Race 10/4, 8:30am ♦ Starting at Marshfield & Wabansia ~ www.Bucktown5K.comStatesville Haunted Prison 10/2-Halloween ♦ Voted #1 Haunted House in Chicago for the past 8 years

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Events in September1 ~ Tuesdays on the Terrace ~ Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. ~ A weekly series of free alfresco jazz concerts. A pre-fixe dinner from Puck's Cafe is available for $19.4–6 ~ 31st Annual Chicago Jazz Festival ~ Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus Drive ~ The city's longest-running lakefront music festival features local, national and international performers on several

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OWN A NEW CONDO OR LOFT FOR ONLY$5,000 DOWN!NOW THAT'S A WISE MOVE!Belgravia Realty Group is cooperating with RE Savvy to introduce theirInstallment Contract ProgramPut only $5,000 down, move into your new home, and make a monthly payment, just like rent, equivalent to the amount of a typical mortgage.Over 70% of that monthly payment will be applied towardsthe purchase of your Belgravia

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re savvyEvents in June1-2: Northalsted Market Days - 3500 N Halsted1-2: Retro on Roscoe - Roscoe Village @ 2000 W. Roscoe2: Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon - Chicago4: Movie in the Park: Born Yesterday (1950) - 8:37pm Grant Park @ 100 S. Lake Shore Drive7: First Fridays & Happy Hour - Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art @ 220 E. Chicago7-9: Lollapalooza - Grant Park @ 500 S. Columbus Dr8: Bud

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08/01/098:30 PMHook (PG) *Hiawatha Park08/01/098:30 PMIn the Heat of the Night (NR) *Tuley Park08/03/098:30 PMKung Fu Panda (PG) *Chippewa Park08/03/098:30 PMKung Fu Panda (PG) *Park No. 511 (Erie Park) Erie & Kingsbury08/03/098:30 PMThe Bourne Ultimatum (PG-13) @ Cricket HillLincoln Park (Montrose & Sidmonds)08/04/098:37 PMBorn YesterdayGrant Park08/04/098:30 PMMadagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa (PG)

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More Developers Seeking FHA Approval for Easier MortgagesBy Mary Ellen Podmolik, Chicago TribuneThe glut of unsold condominiums in Chicago has caused developers to offer upgraded appliances, special financing packages and, in one extreme case, $100,000 price reductions.There's been little condo buildings can do, though, to sidestep dramatically tightening guidelines on mortgages that

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Foreclosures Among Several Factors Prompting Sellers To AdjustBy Mary Ellen Podmolik, Chicago TribuneIt's the middle of July, and home sellers are starting to feel the pressure. Elmwood Park resident Dan Gongola is among them.A month ago, he listed his gutted and rehabbed five-bedroom, four-bath octagonal bungalow for $549,900, almost $25,000 higher than his real estate agent advised. "I said

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It happens to be one of my many summertime goals to sample the exquisite cuisine atop each and every rooftop restaurant in the city. Carpe diem Chicago's fleeting sunshine, I say, and enjoy the ultimate 'see and be seen eating' SCENE! I'm not talking beer gardens here - - I'm talking dining areas above street level, preferably with a spectacular view (either of the city or of fellow patrons)!

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Review: Inspired by my recent jaunt through the Taste of Randolph Street - - Chicago's highly acclaimed foodie fest where the gastronomical genius of the warehouse district come out to show off - - I promptly decided that my upcoming birthday dinner should be spent enjoying the expanded version of these tasty samplers. Intrigued by the uber-trendy exterior of Blackbird, this became my choice

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07/06/098:30 PMMovies in the Park - Iron Man (PG-13)Tilton Park07/06/098:30 PMMovies in the Park - Little Shop of Horrors (PG-13)Lincoln Park07/06/098:30 PMMovies in the Park - The Longshots (PG)Jackson Park07/07/098:30 PMMovies in the Park - Mamma Mia! The Movie (PG-13)Park No. 511 (Erie Park)07/07/098:30 PMMovies in the Park - Mamma Mia! The Movie (PG-13)South Shore Cultural Center07/07/098:30

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06/17/098:30 PMMovies in the Park - Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa (PG)LeClaire Courts/Hearst Community06/17/098:30 PMMovies in the Park - Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa (PG)Merrimac Park06/17/098:30 PMMovies in the Park - Rear Window (PG)Berger Park Cultural Center06/18/098:30 PMMovies in the Park - Hotel For Dogs (PG)Sauganash Park06/18/098:30 PMMovies in the Park - My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG)

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I always explain to non-Chicagoans that after eight months of Windy City winter, the city graciously apologizes and thanks its citizens for enduring the snowy brutality by providing non-stop activities in the streets of Chicago for the duration of flip-flop season. Summer is, no doubt, the best time to live in Chicago! So to kick off this festive season, I began compiling a list of all the

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I adhere to the school of thought that better decisions are made when more information is provided. This is the basic premise behind the creation of this blog - - to inform prospective buyers, sellers, renters, and investors about current market conditions.The most popular search I run for my prospective buyers is for 2bed/2bath units in the Lincoln Park and Lake View neighborhoods. The graph

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re savvyEvents in June-U.S. Air Guitar Championships Chicago Regional 6/6 9pm ♦ Watch the action or compete for a shot at advancing to the U.S. Final. Competitors must arrive at 7pm. Bring a 60-second song on CD – Metro Bar-Clown for Chi-Town Pub Crawl 6/6 8pm ♦ Clown around Wrigleyville during this six-stop crawl -Goose Island Bar in Wrigleyville-Chicago Summer Dance Festival Thursdays, Fridays,

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Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said that the Federal Housing Administration is working on a plan that will permit its lenders to allow home buyers to use the $8,000 tax credit as a down payment.Previously, most buyers wouldn't receive the funds until after they filed their tax return, and that deterred some people from using the credit. The

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I was doing some research for my June e-newsletter on foreclosure statistics in Illinois and the rest of the U.S. As the data accumulated, however, I decided this somber subject matter was perhaps a bit too "Debbie Downer" for my optimistic e-blast. Still, I did find the relevant information to be quite interesting. Did you know.....Foreclosure filings surpassed 3 million in 2008, setting a

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Take note of the scheduled fresh yumminess near you every week!TuesdaysFederal PlazaAdams & DearbornMay 12 - Oct 27, 7am - 3pmPrudential PlazaLake & BeaubienJune 9 - Oct 27, 7am - 3pmMuseum of Contemporary Art / StreetervilleChicago & Mies Van der Rohe WayJune 9 - Oct 27, 9am - 4pmWednesdaysChicago’s Green City MarketLincoln Park, 1799 N. ClarkMay 6 - Oct 28, 7am - 1pmThursdaysDaley

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Oh sunshine! It's finally getting warm in Chicago! What does Springtime in the city mean to me? Eager home buyers, spring cleaning, getting back to the gym (I had my first personal training session this morning actually... yowza!), sport leagues, beer gardens & and restaurant patios, bleacher seats, art fairs, calling up California friends for a visit (warm weather natives never call their

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Search Words: VOLO Restaurant & Wine Bar, 2008 W Roscoe St, Chicago, Chef Stephen Dunne, American Contemporary Cuisine, Seasonal Menu, Best Wine Bar 2006, Best Wine List 2006, Best Wine List 2007, Chicago's Best Date Spot 2007, Chicago's Best Outdoor Dining 2007

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re savvyMay 2009 E-NewsletterEVENTS IN MAY-Cinco de Mayo Parade 5/3 12pm ~ Cermak Road from Wood to Zedzie-30th Anniversary of the Chicago Farmers Markets ~ chicagofarmersmarkets.us-Mother’s Day 5/10-Third Annual Chicagoland Great American Mutt Show 5/16 10am-5pm ~ Promoting no-kill animal shelters; Morton West High School, 2400 Home Ave, Berwyn-Memorial Day Parade 5/23 noon ~ State Street from

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Search Words: Cafe des Architectes, 20 E Chestnut St, Chicago, in the Sofiten Chicago Water Tower, Chef Gilles Arzur, French, Mediterranean and Latin American Cuisine, Best Brunch under $24, 2007 Best Conversational Bar, Best Restaurant for Business

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Search Words: MK The Restaurant, 868 N Franklin St, Chicago, Chef Eric Simmons, Chef-Partner: Michael Kormick, Best Chef Midwest Nomination, Best Special occasion Dining 2007

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Did you have birthday traditions when you were growing up? Maybe your dad took you fishing or mom made your favorite waffles on the morning of your big day. Not totally out of the norm, my family went out to dinner at the restaurant of the older-and-wiser one's choosing. Until approximately age 10, Chuck E. Cheese was my personal dining preference. The puppets were admittedly a little ominous and

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Ever wish you had a stellar list of professionals around the city for your every need? A hardwood floor company? A masseuse? A porch builder, periodontist, or pooch sitter? A colorist, contractor, or cabinet guru? Golly, I was recently looking for a pedicure place that still uses that razor tool on your calluses (don't judge me; it's glorious)... through a referral, though, I found one!Being in a

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My accountant, Chris Wesolowski of West Tax Service, will be coming through your air waves tomorrow (Saturday 4/18/09) from 11am - 12pm on 890WLS. He will be speaking about tax and accounting issues relavant to today's economy!

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Q: What is the amount of the new tax credit?A: $8,000Q: Who is eligible for the $8,000 tax credit?A: First-time homebuyers who closed (or will close) on homes between January 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009.Q: What are the details of the new tax credit?A: The new tax credit is an $8,000 refundable tax credit (or up to 10% of the purchase price). This means that if your total tax liability in the

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By Kenneth Harney, Washington PostShould you give the $7,500 home-buyer tax credit a second look? Now that Congress may be on the verge of transforming it into a true tax credit -- one that never has to be paid back -- you just might want to do so.On Jan. 15, the House Democratic leadership outlined its $825 billion economic stimulus package, loaded with $275 billion in tax cuts and $550 billion

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