Food
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Oberweis restaurant trio in Geneva will include ice cream, burgers, pizza
Aug 12, 2019 11:40 AM - A new Oberweis Dairy store, coupled with a pizza place and burger spot, is coming to the Randall Road corridor.
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Mount Prospect Lions Club to hold Blueberry Festival
Aug 12, 2019 11:21 AM - The Mount Prospect Lions Club will host a Blueberry Festival at the downtown Mount Prospect Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. -
Nab your spot in Cook of the Week challenge
Aug 13, 2019 10:08 AM - Do you love to cook? Feel adventurous when faced with unfamiliar or exotic ingredients? Then the Cook of the Week Challenge is for you. Here's how to apply.
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Dining out: Andy's to serve 86-cent frozen custard cones Thursday
Aug 7, 2019 4:34 PM - Cool off with an 86-cent frozen custard cone Thursday at Andy's Frozen Custard, Roka Akor hosts a Japanese Whisky Fest Saturday and Chuy's adds special green chile dishes starting Monday, this week on the suburban Chicago dining scene. -
How to make an icebox cake, the coolest (literally!) no-bake dessert
Aug 7, 2019 6:00 AM - An icebox cake, for the unfamiliar, is an easy summer dessert that comes together in the chilly confines of your refrigerator. The oven plays no role in the making of an icebox cake - and that's a good thing when temperatures are high and something cool, creamy and sweet seems like just about the perfect warm weather antidote. I love an old-fashioned icebox cake, as is evidenced by the fact that I wrote a book about them, and I'm eager to spread the word about just how marvelous these versatile desserts can be. Semifreddos and no-churn ice-cream get a lot of the no-bake-dessert attention, but a retro icebox cake is equally deserving and delicious. In its simplest form, an icebox cake is a layered dessert of crispy cookies and fluffy whipped cream. But it is one that transforms into something truly magical and complex when placed in the fridge to firm up, as the cookies absorb the cream, softening into something downright caky and luscious. -
Some surprise wine standouts found in cans
Aug 7, 2019 6:00 AM - Mary Ross makes the case for buying wine in cans and she shares some of her favorites after a thorough taste-test.
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This silky and smoky grilled eggplant salad makes a sumptuous side
Aug 6, 2019 12:16 PM - When chopped, the eggplant loses most of its shape leaving a silky, somewhat creamy, smoky base for a summery salad. Try it tonight. -
Fresh summer tomatoes were made for this panzanella salad
Aug 6, 2019 12:04 PM - Look for a variety of ripe heirloom varieties to give your Summer Tomato Panzanella salad color and contrasting flavors. -
If you hate a dry sandwich, this vegetable-packed, delectably messy ciabatta is for you
Aug 6, 2019 11:51 AM - Sure, condiments, especially mayo, can add moisture to a dry sandwich but why don't you try switching up the bread with a ciabatta. -
Festivals Aug. 2-8: McHenry County Fair, World of Faeries, Taste of Roselle, Lollapalooza & more
Aug 1, 2019 10:24 AM - The World of Faeries Festival makes magic in South Elgin, Ted Nugent rocks the McHenry County Fair and the Taste of Arlington Heights returns. Find out about these and other local fests happening this weekend.
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