Food
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The Windy CityJul 13, 2010 11:00 pm - 8-12 fresh mint leaves 2 ounces gin #189; ounce fresh lemon juice 3 ounces peach juice Muddle mint leaves in a shaker. Fill shaker with ice; a...
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A busy, healthy Bee offers nourishing recipesJul 13, 2010 11:00 pm - A good cookbook can read like a novel, but few read like the cliffhanger that is "The Secret Ingredient" by a British writer named Sally Bee (Sterling, 2010). Her story...
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One simple tool makes cherry tart easyJul 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Sometimes a tiny tool can transform your relationship with food. Take fresh cherries. We adore them, to the point of cherry saturation during the short seasonal peak. Bu...
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Cocktail candies to enjoy at any hourJul 13, 2010 11:00 pm - You no longer need to wait until it's after 5 somewhere to enjoy a rummy mojito or fruity martini. Jelly Belly added mojito, the traditional Cuban elixir of rum, mint an...
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Economy forces two suburban restaurants to foldJul 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Some suburban restaurants are expected to close soon and eliminate more jobs here. Mint Julep Bistro in downtown Palatine plans to close by late August when its lease ex...
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Soy Sauce Chicken WingsJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - 5 pounds chicken wings 1#189; cups soy sauce 1#189; cups water #190; cup granulated sugar ...
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A Greek sampler on tap for this weekend in ElginJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - The vogue for Mediterranean freshness will return to Elgin this weekend as the St. Sophia Church kicks off its 32nd annual Greek Festival. The celebration will start at...
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Whole-wheat waffles a better morning optionJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My family loves frozen waffles. How do they rate nutritionally, compared to toast? A. Compared to having a piece of toast, waffles tend to be higher in fat; however, ...
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Oyster Po' BoyJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Tartar sauce 1 teaspoon prepared mustard #188; teaspoon salt Cayenne pepper (optional) 1 ...
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On the hunt for a natural - tasty - sugar substituteJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - For several years I've focused on reducing sugar - the all-inclusive term for granulated, powdered, brown and raw, as well as corn syrups, honey, maple syrup, barley mal...