Food
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First lady’s book gets rave reviews from her daughtersJun 16, 2012 8:00 am - WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama gets a rare thumbs-up from her adolescent daughters for publishing her first gardening book. The first lady said her daughters Sasha, 11, and...
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Move over Mom: Farm-fresh strawberries worth preservingJun 15, 2012 12:00 pm - I’ve always liked things made with fruit, but especially I like jam. I like homemade jam because it’s not as processed and does not contain high fructose corn syrup. One...
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Music meets sweets at new downtown Palatine ice cream shopJun 15, 2012 10:41 am - One Palatine couple has taken the beloved ice cream truck’s familiar tune and kicked it up a notch. Janis and Tyler Holcomb this month opened Rock n’ Roll a la Mode, a d...
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Creamy Strawberry Mini TartsJun 15, 2012 8:00 am - 8 ounces cream cheese (regular or light), at room temperature 1 jar (7.5 ounces) marshmallow cream ½ teaspoon grapefruit zest 3-4 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice 4 bo...
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Strawberry Freezer JamJun 15, 2012 7:00 am - 4 cups firm, ripe strawberries, hulled and quartered (see note) 4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, mix the...
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Elgin Brewfest hopes for clear skies, good turnoutJun 14, 2012 8:05 am - Organizers of the 15th annual Elgin Brewfest are crossing their fingers for clear skies this weekend, as the event’s fundraising component depends on the attendance of h...
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Tuxedo StrawberriesJun 14, 2012 6:00 am - 24 medium large strawberries, stems attached 8 ounces white chocolate, see note 8 ounces dark chocolate (70 percent cacao), see note To prepare fruit: Carefully wash str...
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Strawberries get dressed up for summer partiesJun 14, 2012 6:00 am - Chances are you have an fancy party or wedding shower on your busy summer schedule. These gatherings call for desserts with an elegant flair yet still bursting with fres...
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Corn Saute with Pancetta, Potatoes and PeppersJun 13, 2012 5:20 pm - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1½ ounces thinly sliced pancetta (4-5 slices) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1 cup diced peppers, color of your cho...
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Janelle’s Delectable SauceJun 13, 2012 9:21 am - cup horseradish mustard cup honey 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon minced garlic ½ teaspoon habane...