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Where 'green' began

By Kara Silva, Special to Tribune Newspapers — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:23:00 PDT

See the piece of Wisconsin that inspired conservation legend John Muir

MONTELLO, Wis. — When walking in the footsteps of greatness, it is of equal importance to follow where they lead and to discover where they began.

Culinary Giant: Ada Boni

By Bill Daley , Tribune Newspapers — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

Wrote the must-have cookbook for generations of Italian women

Ada Boni's cookbook "Il Talismano della Felicita" is considered to be the Italian "Joy of Cooking." It's easy to see why: Published in 1928, the book (which translates as "the talisman of happiness" in English) quickly became a must-have for generations of Italian women and went through multiple editions and revisions. It arrived in the United States in 1950 as "The Talisman Italian Cookbook" and was among the few authentic Italian cookbooks in English at the time. The book influenced and inspired home cooks and food professionals alike.

How to handle multiple moms

By Judy Hevrdejs , Tribune Newspapers — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:46:00 PDT

Take it easy, keep it simple this Mother's Day

Mother's Day should be simple. Dad helps kids make homemade. Or everybody takes her to brunch and calls it a day.

Instagram now lets you tag your photos

By Scott Kleinberg, Tribune Newspapers — Thu, 9 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

With the Photos of You feature, you can tag and be tagged in your favorite shots — and control who sees what

Now, Instagram's plan for tagging is coming into focus. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

How to bend a time zone, beat tourists to the punch

By Cindy Dampier , Tribune Newspapers — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:43:00 PDT

On a recent trip to Seattle, I snoozed until 8 my time (luxury!), and was still up at 6 local time to get in a run and then take a walk through the too-well-known Pike Place Market.

Report: Insolvency looms for Social Security, Medicare

By Noam N. Levey — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT

The nation's Social Security and Medicare programs are sliding closer to insolvency, the federal government warned on April 23.