Food
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Move over Mom: Kewl recipes from a Kewl dudeMay 18, 2012 2:51 am - Nervous. That’s what I felt when I heard I would get to interview Reed Alexander. Reed plays Nevel on “iCarly.” Besides being an actor, Reed likes to coo...
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Poll Vault: What would you choose for your last meal?May 18, 2012 12:00 am - I have a strange fascination with last meals. Whenever I read a story about an execution, I have to know what the condemned requested. The Associated Press no longer i...
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Schaumburg Farmers Market returns June 8May 17, 2012 3:22 pm - Schaumburg’s Farmers Market will open for the 2012 season on Friday, June 8 and run every Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the end of October. The Farmers Market is ...
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Fresh produce coming soon to Fox Valley farmers marketsMay 17, 2012 3:00 pm - Fresh, locally grown produce will soon be available at farmers markets throughout the Fox Valley and Tri-Cities area. Aurora Farmers Markets: The Aurora Farmers Market ...
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Bacon, mushrooms pump up kid-friendly dishMay 17, 2012 6:00 am - Homemade macaroni and cheese often showed up on my desperate dinner table as the main entree when my kids were little. It was easy to boil some noodles, make a quickie c...
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Night life events: Amrita plays Tokio PubMay 17, 2012 6:00 am - Tokio's patio kickoff Cheers to patio season at Tokio Pub when progressive-ambient rock band Amrita plays from 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 19. A $10 cover includes m...
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Pumped Up Mac and CheeseMay 16, 2012 4:06 pm - 1½ cups dry macaroni 1 cup baby portobello mushrooms, chopped ½ cup green onions, sliced 1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced 4 thick slices hickory smoked bacon, ...
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Chicken salad perfect for warm weatherMay 16, 2012 1:00 pm - With summer around the corner I start looking for something different to serve for dinner; dishes to take the place of hearty, cool weather stews and casseroles. My fam...
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It’s time to disband clean-plate club; choose healthy portions insteadMay 16, 2012 11:36 am - In response to my article last month on childhood obesity, I thought I’d spend this month addressing a concerned reader’s question. First, an interesting health history ...
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Grilled Tomato Pizza with Basil and ProsciuttoMay 16, 2012 6:00 am - 3 cups shredded Fontina cheese ½ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese 1 pound pizza dough Olive oil for drizzling 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 cups drained, chopp...