Food
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Celebrate St. Pat's with traditional lamb stewMar 15, 2012 6:00 am - If you're a purist, Irish stew is one of the easiest dishes to make for St. Patrick's Day. That's because according to culinary lore, the only ingredients are lamb, pota...
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Inventive ways to waste less foodMar 14, 2012 2:02 pm - Spoilage is the primary cause of food waste. Buying food in larger quantities can save money, but only if you use it up before it goes bad. On my community forums, membe...
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Irish Lamb StewMar 14, 2012 1:10 pm - 2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 1½-inch pieces Salt and ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks, white parts only, sliced 2 medium yellow onions, chopped 1...
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Chopped Mushroom WrapMar 14, 2012 1:00 pm - 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cup chopped button mushrooms 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color) ½ cup chopped onion 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (see note) ¼ tea...
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Guinness makes a great marinade for steakMar 14, 2012 11:00 am - As much as I love the dark, velvety richness of Guinness stout, that love isn't strong enough to drag me into an Irish pub on St. Patrick's Day.I'd rather be at home, av...
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Why the Irish use baking soda in their breadMar 14, 2012 6:00 am - Editor's note: Annie Overboe is taking some time off. The column originally appeared in March 2002. Growing up in an Irish family, you can imagine that I have enjoy...
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Celebrities brewing coffee sales for a causeMar 13, 2012 11:00 pm - You know you like your cup of Joe in the morning. But are you ready for a cup of Hugh? We are, of course, talking about actor Hugh Jackman, who recently launched a coffe...
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Traditional Irish Soda BreadMar 13, 2012 2:48 pm - 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1½ cups buttermilk Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease 2...
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Green thumbs and beer on tap for weekend funMar 13, 2012 1:00 pm - If you're eager to get your backyard garden started, learn more about local agriculture or want to watch top chefs cook with seasonal vegetables and decorate unique cake...
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Eating out: From green beer to free sushiMar 13, 2012 6:00 am - Shamrockin' party It's time for the second annual St. Patty's Day party at StoneWood Ale House in Schaumburg. Grab a plate of their famous corned beef and cabbage f...