All Stories from May 10, 2017 (Change date)
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Make dinner easy: Gearing up for spring and summer parties with a no-bake appetizerMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - Between graduation parties and summer gatherings I'm always looking for something different to make for an appetizer. Bonus, if it's something I can make or prep in adva...
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Weekend picks: 'Idol' Scotty McCreery steals the spotlight at GeneseeMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - Idol music Get a dose of country and pop when former "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery shares a concert bill with Jamie Lynn Spears at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. G...
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Because you're always looking for another way to cook salmonMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - I knew that roasting tomatillos concentrates their flavor and softens their skins, but I didn't realize that small ones are sweeter than larger ones and that the green f...
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A Mother's Day treat: Mini mocha baked AlaskasMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - Let's say you dream of wanting to make a very special dessert for mom on Mother's Day but don't really have the time or the expertise. Here's a cheating version of baked...
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Iconic '80s band Tears for Fears joins Hall & Oates for Allstate showMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - It's been more than 30 years since new wave/pop band Tears for Fears conquered the world with the monstrously successful record “Songs From the Big Chair,” but don't cal...
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Roasted asparagus toasts make an elegant spring brunchMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - Here's a special dish tailor-made for an elegant spring brunch. It requires slightly more than the usual amount of work, but it's so worth it. Most of the recipe's sever...
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Taking some baking tips from 'everything' expert author Mark BittmanMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - Mark Bittman's newest cookbook title: “How to Bake Everything: Simple Recipes for the Best Baking,” says it all. Bittman's not ego-tripping, he means e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g...
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Dining events: Get a heart-shaped Olive Theory pizza for mom, get one freeMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - Olive Theory's mom love Olive Theory loves your mom. Heart-shaped pizzas are buy one, get one free Friday through Sunday. Choose a whole-wheat crust, house-made cr...
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Chef-owner's passion for Italian fare evident at Woodstock's new Mia PassioneMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - Mia Passione, a newcomer on Woodstock's lively dining scene, is already making its presence felt. Specializing in familiar Italian-American fare, the 140-seat downt...
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Dawn Patrol: Schaumburg man wins Fittest Loser competitionMay 10, 2017 5:00 am - Schaumburg man wins Fittest Loser Marine Corps veteran Tony Wiszowaty won the Daily Herald Fittest Loser Challenge Tuesday night, having shed 55 pounds in 12 weeks....