Food
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Sampling fruit from the Achatz family treeAug 16, 2011 3:45 pm - The culinary gene runs strong in the Achatz family. And in the span of a week I was fortunate enough to sample contemporary Thai cuisine served at Grant Achatz's Next an...
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Mom visits Italy on road to new careerAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - Julie Szimon's career path has taken its turns. After working several years as an office manager, she stayed home to raise her three children and opened an embroidery bu...
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Blueberry BlendiesAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - 1 package (15 ounces) frozen wild blueberries 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons honey Pinch cinnamon (optional) Pinch cardamom (optional) In a blender, combine all ingre...
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Plum Gorgeous Almond TartAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - Dough 3 cups all-purpose flour ⅓ cup sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, slightly softened 1 egg yolk 3-6 tablespoons heavy cream or cold water Filling 1 cup whole or sl...
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Tortellini Veggie SkewersAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - ½ yellow bell pepper 12 cooked tortellini 6 whole black olives 6 cherry tomatoes 1 slice deli turkey 1 slice provolone cheese Cut the yellow pepper into 6 stri...
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Creamy Tart With Pecan Crust and BerriesAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - Crust 1 cup chopped pecan pieces ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 stick (½ cup) cold butter, cut into pieces Dash of salt Filling 8 ounces neufchatel (...
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Moonstruck balances contemporary, classic fareAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - Moonstruck is one of those rare non-chain full-service gems that you wouldn't expect to find in a strip mall. Opened earlier this spring, this three-meal-a-day, family-o...
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Governor OKs 2 new farmers market lawsAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - Gov. Pat Quinn has signed two new laws that aim to increase access to farmers markets in Illinois. Quinn signed the measures Tuesday during Agriculture Day at the Illino...
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Cold Ham and Cheese CasseroleAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - 1 teaspoon mustard 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar ½ cup cooked rice, white or brown ¼ cup cubed cooked ham 2 tablespoons shredded c...
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Breakfast LunchAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cornmeal ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon sugar Pinch salt ¼ cup plain yogurt 3 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon butter 2 slice...