Food
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Elgin Public House serving up craft beersMay 17, 2011 11:00 pm - Beer bash Celebrate Chicago Craft Beer Week in the burbs at Elgin Public House's Beer Fest Saturday. Representatives from a number of breweries will be on hand — wi...
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St. Charles ROX City Grill features music, martinisMay 17, 2011 11:00 pm - When new management took over Hotel Baker, they changed the hotel's existing restaurant into private party space and knocked down the wall that separated the hotel's bar...
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Turn to mangos to rock your guacMay 17, 2011 1:00 am - Holy guacamole! Summer is just around the corner and guacamole is the perfect food for summer cookouts. Guacamole is a popular Mexican dip with avocado as the main ingre...
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Rockin’ GuacMay 17, 2011 1:00 am - 3 ripe avocados 1 clove garlic, minced Kosher salt ½ a mango, diced cup diced white onion 2 plum tomatoes, diced 1-2 tablepoons chopped cilantro 1-2 limes, halved...
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Storing bulk flourMay 17, 2011 12:00 am - Q. What is a fair price for canning jars? I’m going to try dry-pack canning, and I want to buy brand new jars, seals and lids. Online, I see 8-ounce and quart jars, ...
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Hot, Hot, hotMay 17, 2011 12:00 am - Guy Fieri is on fire. No, there wasn't an unfortunate grilling accident that ignited his beached blonde spikes or loose collared shirts. The gregarious food personality ...
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Fresh Broccoli SaladMay 17, 2011 12:00 am - 1 large bunch broccoli 1 teaspoon lemon juice ¾-1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup chopped celery ½ cup minced onion 3 hard cooked eggs, diced 1 cup chopped green olives ...
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Shrimp and Rice SaladMay 17, 2011 12:00 am - 2½ cups cooked rice, chilled ½ pound sliced fresh mushrooms 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped 2 tart apples (such as Granny Smith) seeded and chop...
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As Easy as 1, 2, 3, 4 and Sometimes 5May 17, 2011 12:00 am - What’s your ingredient limit? You know, that internal cue when you scan a recipe and think: The list is too long. The directions have too many steps. Pass. The modern a...
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What form of garlic is most beneficial?May 17, 2011 12:00 am - Q. Does garlic powder or pre-chopped garlic in oil protect against cancer as well as fresh garlic? A. Garlic probably reduces risk of colorectal and stomach cancers...