Food
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For a different take on latkes, try these ginger sweet potato pancakes with orange zest
Dec 04, 2023 10:00 pm - Let's start right up front by saying these are not traditional latkes. Classic Jewish latkes for Hanukkah are made with russet potatoes, occasionally Yukon golds, and ar...
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New York-style pizza restaurant coming to Geneva is a real family operation
Dec 04, 2023 12:00 am - New York-style pizza is now available in Geneva with the opening of Nemec Brothers Pizzeria at 317 W. State St. Brett Nemec, 27, is the executive chef behind the special...
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Here comes Santa Claus: Where to dine with Santa in the suburbs before the big dayNov 29, 2023 10:00 pm - Just like the song says, Santa Claus is coming to town. And it turns out he's hungry, because he's hitting a bunch of brunches, lunches and dinners around the suburbs in...
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Enjoy these easy-to-make Hanukkah-style doughnuts year-roundNov 29, 2023 5:00 am - The column was first published on Dec. 12, 2022. Sufganiyot are round doughnuts eaten worldwide at the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. It's kind of a cross between a beigne...
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Dining out: Hanukkah specials, plus new Andy's and Fat Rosie's opening in the suburbsNov 28, 2023 10:00 pm - Suburban restaurants are ready to celebrate the start of Hanukkah with dining specials, plus we've found some new restaurant openings and sweet ideas for the holidays. ...
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A delicious Hanukkah celebration awaits at Prairie Grass CafeNov 26, 2023 10:00 pm - The season of Hanukkah is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the Festival of Lights than with a delicious dining experience from Prairie Grass Cafe...
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Dining out: Black Friday brunches, new restaurants and moreNov 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Goodbye “Happy Thanksgiving,” hello Black Friday. What a change of mood. Fortunately there are places you can duck in to avoid the throngs of holiday shoppers. We also h...
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These three dishes put a Mexican twist on Thanksgiving or any special occasionNov 20, 2023 5:00 am - I learned from the National Audubon Society that turkeys were likely first domesticated by the Mayans of southern Mexico some 2,000 years ago. Today, turkey isn't on man...
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Think cauliflower not potatoes for a low-carb side for ThanksgivingNov 20, 2023 5:00 am - The column was first published on Nov. 13, 2019. Holiday dining is just around the corner, and I'm getting a touch nervous. If you're like me, you hang with friends who ...
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Thanksgiving on a budget? Consider these creative recipesNov 20, 2023 5:00 am - Thanksgiving is a time when the aroma of gratitude fills the air and the kitchen alike. Contrary to the belief that a feast requires a bottomless budget, crafting a mem...