Food
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Quirky cocktail concoctions and lively libationsMay 02, 2012 6:00 am - Working on the margarita story got me thinking about other fun and funky spirits that recently have crossed my desk so I thought I'd share a few with you. We here in the...
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Eating out: Free froyo Saturday at new YogurtlandMay 01, 2012 11:00 pm - Yogurtland opens in AH Make your own frozen yogurt creations at the new Yogurtland in Arlington Heights. A grand opening party takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Satur...
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Blackout TunaMay 01, 2012 1:29 pm - ½ small red onion, chopped 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna, packed in water, drained 1 can (15 ounces) can reduced sodium black beans, drained 1 can (4 ounces) green chiles,...
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Eating healthy even in the darkMay 01, 2012 1:00 pm - Power outages can happen any time of the year and the suburbs certainly saw their fair share of them last summer. And with the power out, it seems people's preference fo...
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Sparkling Raspberry MargaritaMay 01, 2012 11:15 am - ½ orange, cut into pieces 1 lime, cut into pieces ¼ cup fresh raspberries 1 teaspoon agave nectar 1 ounce silver or white tequila Seltzer water Fill a cocktail glass wit...
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The Money MakerMay 01, 2012 11:15 am - 3 parts mint-infused tequila, see note ½ part quality raspberry liqueur ¼ part Branca Menta 1½ parts fresh lemon juice ½ part simple syrup 1 egg white Combine all ingre...
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AbueloritaMay 01, 2012 11:15 am - 2 ounces aged rum 1 ounce triple sec ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice In a shaker filled with ice add all ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain into an ice-filled ...
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Van Gogh‘ritaMay 01, 2012 11:15 am - 2 ounces triple wheat vodka (such as Van Gogh BLUE) ½ ounce triple sec 1 ounce sour mix 2 ounces soda Lime wedge Fill a hi-ball glass with ice. Pour the vodka and triple...
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PomeritaMay 01, 2012 11:15 am - 1 ounce pomegranate-flavored tequila ½ ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice ½ ounce agave nectar Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake. Pour over ice. Serves one. La...
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Chocolate MargaritaMay 01, 2012 11:15 am - 2 ounces blanco tequila 1 ounce chocolate liqueur 1 ounce cream or half-and-half Splash of fresh orange juice Splash of fresh lime juice Dash chocolate bitters 1 cup ice...