Food
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Entertain during the dog days of summerAug 10, 2010 11:00 pm - When summer starts to wane, the truly lazy days begin. Everyone's feeling a bit sluggish, and to our way of thinking, this is an excellent time to entertain. Expectation...
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Orange StarAug 10, 2010 11:00 pm - 2 ounces orange-star anise simple syrup 2 ounces brandy 1 ounce light rum 1 ounce triple sec 1 tablespoon lemon juice Ice Club soda or seltzer wate...
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2009 Beaujolais gives us something to rejoice aboutAug 10, 2010 11:00 pm - It came as no surprise that Maison Georges Duboeuf chose L2O - Chicago's gastronomic temple devoted to seafood - for its introduction of 2009 Beaujolais. Beaujolais's si...
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Infused syrups sweeten summer beveragesAug 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Putting your own artisanal touch on summer refreshment is simple. Literally. Simple syrups are an often overlooked - but as the name suggests, incredibly easy - way of a...
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Mini Feta and Artichoke TartsAug 10, 2010 11:00 pm - 1 box frozen mini phyllo shells 2 large eggs #189; cup crumbled feta cheese 1 jar (61/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped ...
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Vanilla Berry Rum and CokeAug 10, 2010 11:00 pm - 1 ounce light rum 1 ounce vanilla cognac 2 ounces cardamom-vanilla-berry simple syrup Coke In a tall glass, combine the rum, cognac and syrup. Ad...
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How to make the most of summer's rambling raspberriesAug 10, 2010 11:00 pm - One of the best things I did in my garden a few years ago was to plant raspberry bushes. It was also one of the worst things I did. I'll explain. But first a bit of pers...
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Blueberry/Raspberry GratinAug 10, 2010 11:00 pm - 1½ -1#190; pints combination blueberries and raspberries 2 cups sour cream or plain or vanilla yogurt #190; cup packed brown sugar, divided 1 tea...
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Melba SauceAug 10, 2010 11:00 pm - 1 pint fresh raspberries #8531; cup currant jelly #189; cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch Puree raspberries about 10 seconds in a food pro...
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Tropical Shirley TempleAug 10, 2010 11:00 pm - 2 ounces pomegranate-pineapple simple syrup 2 ounces pineapple juice Lemon-lime soda Maraschino cherries Ice In a tall glass, stir together ...