Food
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Graphic artist gets creative in the kitchenJul 17, 2012 5:00 am - Michael Lalagos generally is a pretty shy guy, but last fall this 33-year-old from Schaumburg found himself at the center of attention as he cooked against three other f...
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Summer Sweet Corn SaladJul 16, 2012 10:46 am - 4 ears sweet corn, cooked 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes 1 small red onion, minced 1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons balsamic salad ...
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Chipotle Pimento CheeseJul 16, 2012 10:18 am - 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese 1 cup freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese 1 teaspoon grated yellow onion 1 garlic clove, minced ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup jarred sweet ...
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Jimmy Kennedy’s Pimento CheeseJul 16, 2012 10:18 am - 4 cups grated cheddar cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 1 jar (4 ounces) pimentos, drained and chopped ¼ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper Mix all the ingredi...
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Fresh sweet corn one of summer's tasty perksJul 16, 2012 10:00 am - The Midwest may be in a drought, but thankfully I'm still finding locally grown fresh sweet corn at farmers markets and roadside stands. I prefer shopping at roadside st...
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Taste of Chicago struggles as revenues dwindleJul 14, 2012 4:51 pm - Chicago’s showcase summer festival, Taste of Chicago, is struggling to find a new identity amid dwindling revenues and more choices for cash-strapped residents and visit...
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Staffers say Obamas exercise, eat vegetablesJul 14, 2012 8:00 am - WASHINGTON — The White House staff is spilling details about Obama family life, from the first family’s fitness regime to their eating habits. White House chef Sam Kass...
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Night life events: Tunes keep Arlington Park hoppingJul 13, 2012 6:00 am - Arlington after party A new concert series at Arlington Park keeps the party going after the last horses have raced some Fridays this summer. Catch Murley Shertz Fr...
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First TexMex and Music Fest benefits DuPage PADSJul 13, 2012 6:00 am - Carol Simler wants people to know that homelessness is only a time in their lives — not a permanent situation. The executive director of DuPage PADS has worked with hom...
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What better Elvis tribute than peanut butter and banana?Jul 13, 2012 1:31 am - I just got back from Memphis and had a great time with my mom and our friends. I’ve always wanted to see Graceland because I have the same birthday as Elvis, Jan. 8. We ...