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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

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There’s a debate over whether cornbread should be made with sugar or not.

Cornbread is a divisive topic. This recipe just might bring us a little closer together

There is a lot that divides us as a country. And I'm not talking about politics. I'm talking about sugar in cornbread.
The Random Ringers women’s handbell ensemble is based in Arlington Heights, but members come from all over the North and Northwest suburbs.

Random Ringers handbell ensemble celebrates the season with a different kind of music

"I can honestly say that I'm hooked on ringing -- and directing -- handbells," says Beth McFarland of Mundelein, who has directed the Random Ringers ensemble for the last 14 years.
Creamy Mushroom Bisque.

A make-ahead, adaptable, mushroom-powered soup is just the ticket for the holidays

An easy mushroom soup builds depth of flavor roasting mushrooms, stewing stems in broth and adding a touch of cream.
The CDC is warning people not to eat cookie dough, a temptation at holiday time.

The CDC keeps warning people not to eat raw cookie dough -- even though it's delicious

That means no taste-testing batter or dough -- not for cookies, cakes, pies or even bread and pizza crust. Not even a tiny taste.
Believe Project: $100 for 'sweet woman who never complains'
Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Carolyn Sweeney of Elk Grove Village. Here is an excerpt of her story ...
Watchdog groups found high levels of fluorine in five of the 17 items tested at Whole Foods — four of which were take-out containers for its salad and hot food bar. These items have been removed from Whole Foods Market, the company said in an email.
Whole Foods is cutting food packaging with cancer-linked chemicals
Watchdog groups found high levels of fluorine in five of the 17 items tested at Whole Foods -- four of which were take-out containers for its salad and hot food bar.
Deadline nears for health care coverage
The enrollment deadline for residents to sign up for health coverage through the Affordable Care Act in the individual marketplace is Saturday, Dec. 15.
Single-serving cups of maple-kissed pudding, layered with sliced banana and topped with a crunch of graham cracker crumbles, can transport you back to Grandma’s house.
We love a good banana pudding, and this one's even better than we remember
A banana pudding tastes better homemade and layered into ramekins, just like Grandma used to make.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com This year’s Suburban Mosaic book selections.
Suburban Mosaic: How one regional reading program promotes empathy and understanding
In its 15th year, the Suburban Mosaic reading program, which promotes books that highlight diversity and social justice, is still going strong, thanks to efforts by local librarians.
The practice of adding color to cheddar cheese reaches back to when cheesemakers in England skimmed the butterfat from milk to make butter, according to Elizabeth Chubbuck of Murray's Cheese in New York.
Artificial dyes fading, but food will still get color boosts
Many companies including McDonald's and Kellogg are purging artificial colors from their foods, but don't expect your cheeseburgers or cereal to look much different.
Are you coughing? Do you have a fever, chills, a sore throat or a headache?
It's flu season: What you need to know
Are you coughing? Do you have a fever, chills, a sore throat or a headache? You might have the flu. Here's what you need to know.
Adults should consider the example they are setting for children when drinking alcohol this holiday season.
Eat, drink (responsibly) and be merry this holiday season
The holidays are a great opportunity to celebrate with family and friends -- but now, it has also become a time when a cup of cheer becomes too many cups. This season, consider the example that you're setting for the children around you while enjoying that extra cheery eggnog.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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