Food
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Climbing that healthy eating mountainJul 05, 2011 2:00 pm - Pam Valnoha discovered that cooking, like climbing a mountain, is best approached one step at a time. It wasn't so ago the Fox Lake resident said she had a difficult ti...
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America’s Chefs to help Batavia GoodwillJul 05, 2011 1:00 am - Did you miss seeing America’s Chefs at Naperville’s Ribfest last weekend? They will grill a hamburger for you Thursday if you bring a donation to the Goodwill store in B...
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Keep Epsom salt on handJul 05, 2011 12:00 am - Epsom salt brings thoughts of a relaxing bath. you might pour it directly into your bath water or incorporate it into homemade bath salts or bath bombs. It can be used f...
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Mahi-mahi With Braised CeleryJul 05, 2011 12:00 am - One 6-ounce mahi-mahi fillet (may substitute swordfish) Kosher or sea salt Pinch celery seed (optional) 4 ribs celery, with leaves 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive o...
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Cold Celery Soup with Apple and Blue CheeseJul 05, 2011 12:00 am - 1 bunch (about 1½ pounds) celery (with leaves), rinsed, bottom ends trimmed, ribs separated, then cut into 1-inch pieces 2 large shallot lobes, chopped 4 cups lo...
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Tips for cooking favorite summer veggiesJul 05, 2011 12:00 am - What vegetable shouts summer? Corn tops my list. I can't wait until Illinois corn shows up at local markets. I may not like the corn bits that stick between my teeth as...
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MarshmallowsJul 05, 2011 12:00 am - 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin ⅓ cup room-temperature water 2 cups sugar ½ cup corn syrup ½ cup hot water 2 egg whites (optional) ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanil...
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Think thin? Think breakfastJul 05, 2011 12:00 am - It seems like a paradox, but eating actually can help you maintain a healthy weight and even lose a few pounds, especially when comes to breakfast. Many of us skimp on t...
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Mango-Blueberry Breakfast CouscousJul 05, 2011 12:00 am - 1 cup whole-wheat couscous ⅓ cup dry nonfat milk 2 tablespoons brown sugar ¾ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup slivered almonds ¼ cup dried blueberries ¼ cup chopped dried ma...
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Five-Minute Cheese RavioliJul 05, 2011 12:00 am - 5 frozen cheese ravioli 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely minced ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, pressed well to remove excess oil 2...