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Saint Louis CITY

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GREAT DEALS & SAVINGS! • CITY MAP • ST. LouIS HAPPENING • ARTS: THE WONDERBREAD YEARS • STAY WARM • MAKIN’ BACON

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COVERING THE CITY CORRIDORDOWNTOWN • THE LOOP • MIDTOWN • SOULARD

LAFAYETTE SQUARE •BENTON PARK • THE HILLBIG BEND • CENTRAL WEST END • TOWER GROVE

THE GROVE • MAPLEWOOD • DOGTOWN • SHAW

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A salute to the Baby Boomer generation, The Wonder Bread Years invites you on a field-trip back to your childhood. No permission slips required! Starring Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell, The Wonder Bread Years is a fast paced, hilarious trip in the way-back machine to Kool-Aid,

jiffy pop, twinkies, slinkies, twister and getting in trouble! The show hearkens back to the 1960’s & ‘70’s and takes a look back on the food, toys, holiday customs, commercials, and TV shows of the boomer era. Manwich, Spam, the kid’s table, Rock’em Sock’em Robots, milk money, Dilly Bars, road trips in the way-back seat of the family station wagon are just a few of the slices of Americana that will be served up! Pat Hazell is a veteran of The Tonight Show, a critically-acclaimed playwright and a contributing commentator on National Public Radio.

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The rumor: Zapping food in a microwave leaches out key nutrients

We’ve all heard about how microwaving food removes some nutritional value, but is it true? Is something bad happening to our food behind that microwave glass?

The verdict: If you do it right, cooking food in the micro-wave is one of the best ways to retain your food’s vita-mins and minerals

There are dangers to microwaving your food. You could get scalded, for one. If you use the wrong kind of plastic (hint: one that doesn’t say “microwave safe”), unhealthy chemicals could seep into your food.

But if you’re concerned about getting the most nutrition out of your eats, microwaving is a safe bet. In fact, it’s near the top of the list for nutritionally sound food-preparation meth-ods. If you use your microwave with a small amount of water to essentially steam food from the inside, you’ll retain more vitamins and minerals than with almost any other cooking method.

“Whenever you cook food, you’ll have some loss of nutrients,” says registered dietician and certified food scientist Catherine Adams Hutt. “The best cooking method for retaining nutrients is one that cooks quickly, exposes food to heat for the smallest amount of time and uses only a minimal amount of liquid.”

Guess what? Microwave cooking does that.

Consider spinach. Boil it on the stove, and it can lose up to 70% of its folic acid. Microwave it with just a little water, and

you’ll retain nearly all its folic acid. Cooking bacon on a griddle until it’s crispy (yum) can create nitrosamines, while micro-waving bacon creates far fewer of these cancer-promoting chemicals.

Of course, you can mess microwaving up. Dump your veg-gies in a bunch of water and overcook them, and you’ll leach out plenty of nutrition. “When you cook food in a microwave, cover it tightly, creating an efficient steam environment,” advises Hutt.

Steaming over a stovetop is just as good, though. In some cases, it may even be better: One small study found that steamed broccoli retained more of its cancer-fighting sulfora-phane than microwaved broccoli.

But in most cases, using your microwave to cook food, if it’s covered tightly in a microwave-safe container with a minimal amount of liquid, is a nutritional win.

In fact, it can even enhance the nutrition of some foods. It makes the carotenoids in tomatoes and carrots more available to our bodies, for example. It makes the biotin in eggs digest-ible. And heat kills bacteria in food that can make us sick.

“From a safety standpoint,” says Hutt, “you don’t want to be eating raw chicken.”

upwave: Get dangerous germs out of your homeSo go ahead and use that microwave. It’s a quick way to es-sentially steam food from the inside out. You won’t get the aromas that baking or roasting provides, but if you do it right, with just a little bit of water in a tightly-closed microwave-safe container, you’ll be very well nourished.

Does microwaving food remove its nutritional value?

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THE ST. LOUIS AUTO SHOWThursday, January 23, 2014 Until Sunday, January 26, 2014 At America’s CenterHundreds of new cars, trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles will be on display representing domestic and foreign manufacturers. 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (23); 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (24); 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (25); 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (26) www.saintlouisautoshow.com

STEVE WOZNIAK - ST. LOUIS SPEAKERS SERIESTuesday, January 28, 2014 At Powell Symphony Hall In Grand CenterGain insight from distinguished speakers as the St. Louis Speakers Series presents seven evenings of diverse opinions, profound insights and fascinating discussion on a broad scope of issues. Following each lecture the speaker will answer questions from the audience. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES. 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. stlouisspeakersseries.org, (314) 534-1700

KEENEN IVORY WAYANSSaturday, February 1, 2014 At Lumiere Theatre7:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m. www.lumiereplace.com, (800) 745-3000

ALTON BROWN LIVE! THE EDIBLE INEVITABLE TOURSaturday, February 1, 2014 At The Fox Theatre In Grand CenterAn eventful evening of stand-up comedy, talks show antics, multi-media lecture, live music and food experimentation. 8:00 p.m. http://www.fabulousfox.com/, (314) 534-1111 or (314) 534-1678

MAN OF LA MANCHAFriday, February 7, 2014 Until Sunday, February 9, 2014 At Peabody Opera HouseEnter the mind and the world of Don Quixote as he pursues his quest for the impossible dream. Against all odds, a man sees good and innocence in a world filled with darkness and despair. This lyrical and amusing adventure is a classic tale of the triumph of man over his own follies. 8:00 p.m. (7-8), 2:00 p.m. (8-9), 7:30 p.m. (9) www.peabodyoperahouse.com/, (800) 745-3000

CANTUSSaturday, February 8, 2014 Saint Louis Cathedral Concert, Cathe-dral Basilica Of Saint LouisAs one of the nation’s few full-time men’s ensembles, Cantus has grown in prominence with its distinctive approach to creating music. Working without a conductor, the members of Cantus rehearse and perform as chamber musicians, each contributing to the entirety of the artistic process. 8:00 p.m. http://www.cathedralconcerts.org/, (314) 533-7662 or (314) 534-1111

250 IN 250 EXHIBITThursday, February 13, 2014 Until Sunday, February 1, 2015 At The Missouri History Museum In Forest ParkSt. Louis turns 250 in 2014 and this exhibit tells 250 years of St. Louis history through the stories of 50 people, 50 places, 50 moments, 50 images and 50 objects for an engaging look at the richness, diversity and complexity of St. Louis. www.mohistory.org/, (314) 746-4599

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What more can we say about bacon? Even vegetarians fall prey to its temptations at times. But for an ingredient so beloved, people muck it up way too often. We’re talking limp bacon. Burnt bacon. Soggy bacon. Bacon treated in ways unbecoming of the fine, fine ingredient it is.

Here’s how to avoid these classic bacon blunders.

1. Unevenly cooked bacon.Don’t you hate when half a slice of bacon is burnt to a crisp, but the other is floppy and undercooked? Try baking it in the oven instead of frying it to oblivion. This might be the easiest way to make perfect bacon: Just place the slices in a single layer on a baking tray, rev the oven to about 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and bake for about 20 minutes. (You could also try brushing it with some maple syrup at the end. Just sayin’.)

2. Burnt bacon.Some people like their bacon slightly burned, but personally we don’t share that sentiment. To avoid burning, remember this credo: slow and steady wins the race. If you’re frying your bacon, that means setting your skillet over medium or medium-high heat and no higher. And don’t start with cold bacon; let it warm to room temperature, which helps the fat render more quickly.

3. Floppy bacon.Quit crowding your bacon! Doing that prevents the glorious strips from crisping up, which means gross, floppy, gross ba-con. (Did we mention gross?) Seriously, give the slabs some breathing room.

4. Soggy BaconBacon is great and all, but that bilious, oily residue that slicks your throat afterward is totally not. Your bacon is soggy be-cause you’re not cooking it long enough. Sure, burned bacon is awful. But isn’t soggy bacon worse? Give it some time to crisp up!

5. Weirdly thin bacon.Why settle for sickly little strips of anemic bacon when you can have thick, meaty slabs of salty, beauteous baconitude? Ditch the standard grocery store variety for thick-cut bacon. Your taste buds will thank you.

Follow these rules, and you’ll practically be a pro.

Troubleshoot Your BaconTroubleshoot Your Bacon

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Householders are regularly being advised to install double glazing, thorough insulation and overhaul their inefficient heating system. But apart from those often expensive tactics, what can be done cheaply and quickly to keep your house warm?

1. Use tin foil. One way to prevent unnecessary heat loss from radiators, particularly on those attached to external walls, is to use heat reflective aluminium foil behind the radia-tor. This prevents heat disappearing through the wall by reflecting it back into the room, says Sophie Neuburg, energy campaigner for charity Friends of the Earth. Foil specially designed for the purpose can be bought for under $15. “You can even use good quality kitchen foil,” says Carl Brennand, assistant manager of website Moneymagpie, although it’s generally not as effective.

2. Thick curtains are one of the main ways to protect your house from losing heat through the windows. Curtains with a thermal lining are a relatively cheap option, says Brennand. “The thicker the better,” adds Archna Luthra, consumer analyst at moneysavingexpert.com. If you don’t want to splash out on new curtains you can line them yourself with materials like cheap fleece, says Brennand. “You can even use PVC shower curtains,” he suggests. And it’s not just windows that can have curtains. Placing a curtain in front of doors to the outside adds another layer of protection. And it doesn’t even need to be a curtain. “My gran used to have an old rug that she used to pin up over the back of the front door,” says interior designer Claire Potter.

3. But let the sunlight in during the day. It’s important to try to use as much natural - and free - heat (in the form of sunlight) as possible. Window shades and curtains should be kept open during the day, advise Age UK. Closing your curtains as soon as dusk falls will maximise your house’s potential to retain that heat.

4. Double glazing is heat-efficient but it’s relatively costly. If you can’t afford it, why not fake it? “There’s a special film that you can put across [single-glazed] windows” that can imitate the same effect, albeit to a lesser degree, says Neuburg. You can attach the film to the window frame using double-sided tape and then fix it using a hairdryer, she says. There’s a downside. You won’t be able to open your windows without breaking the seal. But a pack to cover a medium-sized house would be about $25, estimates Potter, so it could just be redone from time to time. Potter, who has no heating system in her house, says one batch of film has lasted about two or three years as she has small windows. Alternatively, self-adhesive foam strips can help seal any gaps in the edges of windows. Metal or plastic strips with brushes or wipers attached cost a bit more but will last longer as a result, according to the Energy Saving Trust. These can also be used as draught excluders around the hinges and frames of doors.

5. Stop heat being lost up the chimney. It’s now fairly common to have fireplaces that are merely decorative. If you’re not using yours then you should consider a chimney bal-loon, says Potter. “There’s an amazing amount of heat that can be lost through an open fireplace,” she says. A chimney balloon, made from a special laminate, can be bought for about £20 and works by being placed inside the chimney hole, just out of sight. It’s then inflated until it completely shuts out any incoming cold air or escaping heat. Just be sure not to start a fire without removing it. There are also woollen chimney insulators on the market. But again, make sure you remove them before starting any fires.

6. Watch out for mini-draughts. “Lots of draught comes through the letterbox,” says Potter. It’s worthwhile putting an extra barrier there in the form of a “brush”. They may be a nightmare for junk-mailers trying to force through that 15th pizza takeaway offer, but they could prevent a chill breezing through the house. The same goes for keyholes, which can be protected with “simple circular (keyhole covers) that slip over the top”, says Potter, especially with the older, wider keyholes. Cat or dog flaps can also be filled with some sheep’s wool insulation or pieces of blanket. “It’s amazing how even a small draught can make a room a lot colder, so if you can cut that bit of air out it immediately makes a difference,” says Potter.

7. DIY draught excluders are one lesson people can learn from previous generations. “Old-fashioned draught excluders work well,” says Potter. “In the past it wasn’t unusual to have a ‘sausage dog’,” says Potter. For the uninitiated, “sausage dog” draught excluders are vaguely reminiscent of the shape of a dachshund and typically rest at the bottom of doors, stopping heat escaping through the gap between door and floor. Anybody who’s ever been smoking inside a room that they shouldn’t will probably be aware that almost any material or piece of clothing can be used to wedge the space. And simple draught excluders can be made from cutting an old pair of tights and stuffing them with socks, says Luthra. But the more ambitious can go further. “If you really want to go all out you can decorate them,” she says. The stuffing can be almost anything from rice and lentils to gravel, suggests the website Singerdiscount, which also provides a relatively simple guide.

8. Clear your radiators. Try and avoid placing large pieces of furniture in front of them. At least in the short-term, the sofa you love by the radiator is absorbing heat, says Neuburg.

9. Putting a shelf above the radiator, especially if you have high ceilings, can also help channel the warmth, adds Neuburg. But it’s important not to place things on the radiator itself, she says, “You can put a shelf above it to stop the hot air rising directly above it.” This is particularly the case if the radiator is below a window with curtains, where warm air would be trapped between the window and the curtain.

10. Shut up unused rooms, says Neuburg. Keeping doors closed will prevent cold air mov-ing into the rest of the house and contain the heat you’ve generated in a smaller area.

11. Cover bare floorboards. Floors account for as much as 10% of heat loss if they’re not insulated, according to the National Energy Foundation (NEF). Carpets came into being for a reason, says Potter. Those with wooden flooring have to deal with heat loss. Rugs and blankets can help mitigate this and have the added bonus of keeping your feet warm. “Sometimes it’s just the psychological element,” says Potter. But if there are cracks or gaps in the flooring it’s a good idea to squirt some filler into them, advises the NEF. “Floorboards and skirting boards can contract, expand or move slightly with everyday use, so you should use a filler that can tolerate movement,” suggests the NEF. These are usually silicone-based.

12. Insulating your whole house professionally can seem expensive to some. But DIY loft insulation is a possibility. Rolls of foam insulation are cheap, says Brennand, and three rolls of 8in deep foam should be enough to give most lofts an important layer of protection. Mineral wool (such as Rockwool or Rocksil), glass fibre and recycled paper products all work well, according to the NEF. But remember to wear a facemask, goggles and protective clothing if you do it yourself, and leave sufficient gaps around the eaves to avoid condensation, the NEF warns.

13. Don’t undo your work by having an inefficient loft hatch, says Potter. “Some people might have a lovely insulated loft but the loft hatch might be an old timber one that’s not insulated,” she says. Insulating it can be done with same self-adhesive strips as for window and doors. It’s also worth checking that none of your roof tiles is loose or missing. “If you have loose tiles or a damaged roof then you’re going to get water that can get into your loft and as soon as the insulation gets wet it loses its efficiency,” she says. Although the difficulty of checking may be the biggest obstacle, if it’s safe to do so then a single tile or so can be relatively cheap to replace.

14. Setting timers on heating is important. “It’s a myth that keeping it on all day is better,” says Luthra. If it’s very cold, the timer should be set to switch the heating on earlier, rather than turning the thermostat up to warm the house rapidly, according to Age UK.

14 Low-Tech Ways To Keep Your House Warm Over The Winter14 Low-Tech Ways To Keep Your House Warm Over The Winter14 Low-Tech Ways To Keep Your House Warm Over The Winter

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Home Team Specials!Catch your favorite team on one of our 40 TV’s and

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Buckets of Natty Light & PBR: $10.50Buckets of Domestic Beer: $12.50

MONDAYS: MOONSHINE MONDAYS $3.50TUESDAY: 1/2 OFF DRAFTSWEDNESDAY: $10 BUCKETSTHURSDAY: $3.50 BOMBS

SPORTS BAR & GRILL

THE BLUES ARE HOT!Free Home Team Specials

during Blues Hockey!BURGERS, BRATS, HOT DOGS, or NACHOS.Limit 2 per Fan, per Game through February.

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Six North Co�ee Co.

6 NorthSt. Louis, Missouri

lifestyle

• Universal Design• 9’-12’ Ceilings• Fully Equipped Modern

Kitchens• Adjustable Height Island• Front Load Washer and

Dryer Included

• Large Fitness Center• Hardwood, Carpet and

Tile Floors• Gated Off-Street Parking• Coffee Shop in Building• Community Room• Intercom Entry

4055 LACLEDE, ST. LOUIS 63108PH: 314-533-8061

TDD# 800-545-1833 ext. 850

Professionally managed by

1 BR: $875-$9502 BR: $1165-$1315

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HOURSmonDAY - THURSDAY

11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

friday: 11:30 AM - 11 PM

saturday: 12 PM - 11 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday , Thursday • 4:30pm to 6:30pm

3024 S. Grand BLVD.314-772-0002 www.sekisuiusa.com

1/2 Price Sushi!