Food
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Some of what you know and don't know about Champagne
Dec 23, 2020 4:20 PM - There seems to be something new you can learn and learn to love about Champagne.
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New Year's Eve 2020: Restaurant dinners to go are all the rage this yearDec 23, 2020 4:04 PM - Planning to ring in the New Year virtually? Consider ordering takeout this year. It will make life easier while helping a local restaurant at the same time.
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Dining events: Famous Dave's returns as a ghost kitchenDec 23, 2020 8:29 AM - If you miss Famous Dave's, you're in luck as the barbecue restaurant recently opened a ghost kitchen inside Granite City's Naperville location. Plus, Mediterranean restaurant Vasili's recently opened in downtown Naperville and Stan's Donuts offers a doughnut decorating kit for the holidays.
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Hot cocoa bombs are exploding in the suburbs. Goodness, why wouldn't they be?Dec 23, 2020 5:25 AM - Just in time for cold weather, a hot new food trend: hot cocoa bombs. You pour in hot milk and watch chocolate things pop out of it -- say no more. Suburban bakers and candy makers are having a hard time keeping the treats in stock.
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Ina Garten's spicy fra diavolo sauce gives a bowl of shrimp and linguine a delightful kick
Dec 23, 2020 6:00 AM - Don't be put off by using a jarred tomato sauce in Ina Garten's Shrimp and Linguine Fra Diavolo.
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How to make dal makhani, the most luxurious and creamy dal of all
Dec 23, 2020 6:00 AM - Author of the new book, "The Flavor Equation" explains why dal makhani is so beloved. "It's such a comforting texture," says Nik Sharma. Here's how to make it.
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How to make crispy, golden potatoes, every time
Dec 23, 2020 6:00 AM - Everything you ever wanted to know about making crispy, crunchy, golden potatoes every time.
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The answer to 'Mommy, can I cook with you?' is banana pancakes
Dec 23, 2020 6:00 AM - Enjoy a healthier alternative to traditional pancakes with this fun recipe to try with kids. Get them involved in the kitchen by asking them to mash the bananas.
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A 'Great British Bake Off' winner creates an easy, pretty make-ahead breakfast for busy days
Dec 23, 2020 6:00 AM - On busy holidays we often forget about breakfast. This pretty trifle is just the ticket for starting the holidays right.
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Downers Grove redevelopment deal approvedDec 22, 2020 6:26 PM - The Downers Grove Village Council recently voted to approve a four-unit retail redevelopment of 1111 Ogden Ave., with a Noodles & Company as an announced tenant.
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