Lifestyle Stories from June 22, 2016 (Change date)
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Dinner in 25 minutes: Doable weeknight gyrosJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - According to the folks at Cooking Light magazine, the classic Greek pita sandwich can cost you at least 510 calories and 1,120 milligrams of sodium. Their makeover versi...
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High TeaJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - Ice 2 ounces brewed, chilled oolong tea 1½ ounces Laird's Applejack ½ ounce chilled rich simple syrup (see note) 2 dashes orange bitters Fill a highball glass with ice. ...
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You're getting it all wrong about tapas - starting with the meaning of the wordJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - A few weeks ago, Spain announced that its Ministry of Culture will seek protective status for tapas, its prized culinary ritual. This protection would come by way of UNE...
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La Bergamote JusteJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - Ice 3 ounces chilled Earl Grey tea 1½ ounces citrusy gin, such as Tanqueray 10 or Malfy ¾ ounce honey syrup (see note) ½ ounce fresh lemon juice 1 to 2 ounces tonic wate...
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Lake Zurich's Cinnamon Bistro invites you to savor its vibrant vegetarian fareJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - Nothing about Cinnamon Bistro's location hints at the dining experience that awaits behind its doors. Tucked into a hidden nook of Lake Zurich's Village Square Shopping ...
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Potato-Wrapped Chorizo With Membrillo AioliJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - For the aioli 1 large egg (see note) ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon water (optional) ½ cup vegetable oil Kosher or s...
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That glass of iced tea gets even better when you stir in a little something extraJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - A glance at the calendar would indicate it's the beginning of iced tea season. But tell that to the evil skyblob of grayness that lurked over the country for weeks, as s...
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Food in briefJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - David Curotto joins Cantigny as food & beverage director David L. Curotto has joined Cantigny Park and Cantigny Golf in Wheaton as food & beverage director. The appointm...
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Stuffed Cremini MushroomsJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - 12 ounces medium whole cremini mushrooms, cleaned (12 to 16 total) 2 ounces Mahón cheese, shredded (see note; may substitute a young Manchego) 2 to 3 oil-packed sun-drie...
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Smoked Salmon and Quail EggsJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - 6 quail eggs, at room temperature 12 ½-inch slices crusty baguette 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or aioli 6 thin, wide slices smoked salmon, each cut lengthwise in half (5 to...