Food
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Chili isn't a soup, or is it? It's all good all the sameNov 01, 2023 6:00 am - Is chili a soup? No, you say! There is no broth in chili. It doesn't (or shouldn't) run off a plate. Plus, you don't put soup on a hot dog, for Pete's sake. Yes, you say...
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Got candy? Here's how you can get rid of those mounds of Halloween treatsOct 31, 2023 11:00 pm - That leftover Halloween candy can wreak havoc on dental cavities and blood sugar levels. But don't fret, there are people and places happy to take them off your hands. T...
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St. Charles woman doesn't crumble under pressure, wins Food Network's Halloween Cookie ChallengeOct 31, 2023 1:00 am - Surrounded by about 30 friends and family for a watch party Monday night in St. Charles, hobbyist baker Liz Suwanski said it was "surreal" to see herself on Food Network...
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Dining Out: National Sandwich Day, free Domino's pizza and moreOct 30, 2023 11:00 pm - This week we've got some decidedly different ways to celebrate National Sandwich Day, a chance at free pizza, coffee and more. Celebrate the sandwich You've got t...
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Grownup fun: Where to find Halloween parties for adults in the suburbs this weekendOct 25, 2023 11:00 pm - Just because Halloween falls on a Tuesday doesn't mean you can't find a scary good time this weekend. Weekday Halloweens are great because the kids get their day and th...
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Monsters, spiders and witches, oh, my! Here is a trio of seasonal treats that aren't candyOct 25, 2023 6:00 am - Halloween is great fun, even if it doesn't have the culinary traditions of Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter. Sure, there is the candy. But what about a kids' Halloween ...
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Almond flour tortillas stand in for wheat perfectly in these enchiladasOct 25, 2023 6:00 am - When it comes to tortillas, in my opinion, wheat is the best: soft, chewy, wonderful. Corn tortillas aren't bad. They're just not wheat tortillas. I've steered clear of ...
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A favorite go-to Caprese salad is made with arugulaOct 25, 2023 6:00 am - This is one of my favorite go-to salads. I used different color tomatoes in the recipe because it was the end of summer and I had an abundance of fresh tomatoes from my ...
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Dining out: Fall means barrel-aged stouts, cocoa crawls and prepping for ThanksgivingOct 25, 2023 6:00 am - PB and bourbon stout It's barrel-aged stout season, and Riverlands Brewing Company in St. Charles is bringing back their Barrel Aged Orbital Velocity on Friday, Oct...
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'You're representing a lot of culture': Affy Tapple still an original at 75Oct 20, 2023 5:00 am - In 75 years, Affy Tapple has changed ownership and locations, but the iconic caramel treat remains the same. Celebrating its diamond anniversary this fall — the peak of ...