Part of the fun of Francesca restaurants, including the new Francesca’s at the Promenade in Bolingbrook, is never knowing what will be on the menu, manager Dan Myer says. The handwritten menu changes every two weeks under the direction of owner/chef Scott Harris.

What can you remember of ‘ Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ – Mickey Rooney with an unconvincing set of false teeth and a cringingly awful Chinese accent? Audrey Hepburn cool as a January cucumber in her swept-up chignon, tiara, pearls and yard-long cigarette holder? The gamine, twittery but ultimately loveable party girl around whom New York whirls like snowflakes in a lightweight comedy? Ain’t none of …

WASHINGTON: In a new study, scientists in China have discovered that a natural plant hormone, applied to crops, can help plants eliminate residues of certain pesticides.

Doctors’ understanding of birth defects will be furthered by a Wheaton College biology professor’s marine life research funded by federal stimulus money.

Feel like Chinese tonight? This dinner is faster and less expensive than take-out. Crisp, stir-fried pork served in little lettuce wraps with scallions and cucumber takes only minutes in a wok. The meat should be crisp on the outside and tender inside. The secret is to make sure your wok or skillet is very hot before adding the meat and to add the meat a

Makes: 2 / Preparation time: 15 minutes / Total time: 30 minutes 3/4 pound pork tenderloin 1/4 cup bottled stir-fry sauce 1 tablespoon canola oil GARNISH 2 green onions 1/2 medium cucumber 1/2 medium head iceberg lettuce 1/4 cup hoisin sauce

Sex and the CT As much as we all mingle, make out and menage-a-toi together, you’d be surprised at how little we all know about one another’s private parts. Yes, I’m talking about our genitals. Those — furry for some, smooth for others, sensitive…

The first thing that caught my eye when I walked into the newly-opened Five Guys Burgers and Fries franchise off of Route 13, aside from the line that extended from the counter to the door even on a Wednesday afternoon, was the potatoes. Heaps of potatoes. Mounds. In fact, I would even go so far as to call the wall of 50-pound bags stacked four-high a

Washington, October 1 : In a new study, scientists in China have discovered that a natural plant hormone, applied to crops, can help plants eliminate residues of certain pesticides.

With champagne budgets rare these days, it seems perfect timing for a low-brow burger and beer joint to open in South Beach. And what better name for it than The Burger & Beer Joint?

A light summer dish… Simple recipes hand-picked to create convenient meals often in less than 30 minutes.

Eat it raw and enjoy the freshness, taste and flavour of salmon! This dish has no added oil so it’s ideal for weight watchers. Next time you shop, don’t forget to pick up a piece of salmon.

MORGANTOWN – Any lingering soreness notwithstanding, Jarrett Brown certainly had to have mixed emotions about the open date he and his West Virginia teammates enjoyed – or perhaps endured – after losing to Auburn.Sure, it gave the quarterback five extra da…

That’s because, ironically, cucumber pickles have proved to be the most vexing. The cucumber is a delicate vegetable, and I’ve had a hell of a time making pickles out of them that are crisp, tasty, and USDA sanctioned. …

Salad: sliced cucumber and tomato, mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves with olive oil dressing and chopped dill. Fat 7g, Carbohydrates 6g, Protein 28g. Daily total: Fat 64g, Carbohydrates 53g, Protein 78g …

The Jewish feast of Sukkot welcomes autumn’s harvest in the friendly confines of a decorated three-sided booth, allowing many to enjoy the sweet offerings of a new season under the stars.