Food
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‘We’re not a boutique store’: MOM’s Organic Market opening first Illinois store in Mount ProspectOct 09, 2026 9:54 am - Mount Prospect will be the launching pad for MOM’s Organic Market’s expansion into the Chicago area.
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Why do we love fiery foods if they hurt?Oct 09, 2026 7:10 am - Roughly 20 million years ago, an evolutionary step made by plants completely backfired. At least when it came to humans. The chemical compound that gives peppers their heat, which is believed to have evolved to deter mammals from eating them, only made them more desirable.
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Have it your way: Wine flavors that satisfy market trendsOct 07, 2026 5:15 am - Winemakers have worked for millennia to make the best wine possible. Traditionally, “the best” meant wines that reflected unique regional flavors. Today, it means flavors that satisfy market trends. Often, tradition and survey data meet, as in the wines mentioned here.
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Dining out: Portillo’s x OREO dessert collab, CPK’s Jack-O-Lantern pizzas and moreOct 06, 2026 3:39 pm - Portillo’s and OREO are coming together for a trio of limited-time desserts, while CPK is offering a festive Halloween-themed pizza for kids and Nando’s is offering a BOGO deal for you and a friend.
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Eat and drink pink to support breast cancer awareness at these suburban restaurantsOct 06, 2026 10:35 am - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and restaurants around the suburbs are offering specials to raise money for research, education, awareness and support for those battling breast cancer.
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Who doesn’t love the smell of freshly baked apple crisp?Oct 06, 2026 6:52 am - One simple fall pleasure: The cozy smell of baking apples. After a wonderful autumn day of apple picking, my oldest son asked for a yummy apple dessert, inspiring the creation of this crisp.
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Gretchen’s table: Tis the season for this crumble — if you can find plumsOct 02, 2026 8:51 am - When it comes to desserts, nothing is easier than a crumble made with fresh, seasonal fruit. In fall, that means one thing: plump and juicy Italian prune plums, which start ripening in August and if we’re lucky, are available through most of September.
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Hormel makes $1 billion bet on chicken
Oct 01, 2026 4:09 pm - Hormel Foods is branching into a new — and wildly popular — meat category with a deal to acquire a chicken company for more than $1 billion.
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The Banchet Awards announce 2027 chef and restaurant finalists in Chicago
Oct 01, 2026 9:03 am - The 2027 Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence have announced finalists in 12 categories plus three special recipients, including two pioneering chefs and an iconic deli in Chicago. New this year, The Banchets will present its inaugural Environmental Leadership Award to chef Sarah Stegner, co-owner of Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook.
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This one-pan Speedy Tuna Noodle Casserole forgoes the ovenSep 30, 2026 5:15 am - This week, the weather finally cooled down a bit, signaling the beginning of casserole season. My Nana’s tuna casserole is tasty, but it takes a while to prepare and bake. That’s why, when I came across a quick tuna casserole recipe from Serious Eats, I thought I’d take a look.
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