Food
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Discovering a classic chicken Vesuvio to make at homeNov 08, 2023 5:00 am - My friend, who does not live in Illinois, asked me: "What is chicken Vesuvio, and where can I try it?" That question brought long-ago memories flooding back. Here is my ...
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Savoring the season: A symphony of soups for cozy gatheringsNov 08, 2023 5:00 am - As the crisp autumn breeze sets in and leaves crunch beneath our boots, one thing warms the soul like a cozy blanket - soup season is officially upon us! Whether you're ...
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Veteran-owned BBQ sauce business donates half of profits to veteran organizations
Nov 08, 2023 12:00 am - Steve Lulofs wasn't always into barbecuing. But after he bought a smoker about seven years ago, it snowballed into him bottling his own barbecue sauces and selling them ...
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U3 Coffee seeks to 'unite the world through coffee'Nov 07, 2023 12:00 am - Like the drink on which Kristi and Craig Ross are focusing, their mission statement is bold. After Kristi Ross' decades of success in financial services, options and fut...
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Batavia pediatrician to appear on Food Network's 'Christmas Cookie Challenge' ThursdayNov 05, 2023 5:00 am - If all you knew about Priscilla Sarmiento-Gupana of Batavia is that Ted Lasso “freaked out” about cookies she made, that would be pretty impressive. Oh, and she's also ...
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Batavia's Gather Bakery opening second location - a holiday pop-up shop in Geneva CommonsNov 03, 2023 6:00 am - In many ways, the bakery dreams of Eric and Deanna Keilty would get an important litmus test this holiday season as their Gather Bakery moves into a temporary storefront...
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New restaurant brings authentic, upscale Mexican food and style to downtown ElginNov 03, 2023 1:00 am - A long-awaited new Mexican restaurant finally is welcoming diners to its stylish downtown Elgin digs. El Patio has been giving patrons a small taste of its offerings by...
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Rectangular pies inspire this weeknight salami-mozzarella pizza
Nov 02, 2023 6:00 am - Store-bought dough brings homemade pizza into the realm of easy weeknight cooking. To simplify prep even further, we took a cue from rectangular focaccia-like Sicilian p...
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Countdown to Christmas: Illinois Craft Beer Advent Calendar brings holiday cheer(s)Nov 01, 2023 6:00 am - With Halloween freshly in the rear view, it may feel like it's too soon to start thinking about Christmas. But the countdown is definitely on for Advent calendar season....
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A look back at Carmenere's past and a look to its futureNov 01, 2023 6:00 am - "Now" is a provocative marketing term as in "What's the best wine to drink now?" The thing is, with wine, there's a whole lot of "then." And uniquely, with Carmenere, be...