Food
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Colcannon is a classic Irish medley of potatoes, greensMar 16, 2022 6:00 am - It's St. Patrick's Day and the potatoes, corned beef and cabbage are piled high in the supermarkets. Millions of Americans claim some Irish ancestry and honor the patron...
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ProStart high school cooking competition returns on Saturday, March 19Mar 15, 2022 11:00 pm - On Saturday, March 19, the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation will host the 22nd annual Illinois ProStart Invitational, a statewide high school compe...
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Employee idea quickly turns into CityGate restaurant effort to help chef's Ukraine aidMar 10, 2022 4:20 am - It took only 48 hours for CityGate Centre organizers to shift from concept to action in an attempt to assist humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. What began last week as an ...
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Elgin nut company on a mission to end hungerMar 10, 2022 12:00 am - It's rare to encounter a business that's been around for a century. But a 100-year-old firm that's still owned and operated by the same family? That's rarer still. Four ...
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A slow cooked lentil soup for an lion-like March dayMar 09, 2022 5:00 am - Most scratch-made bean soups take a long, slow simmer to get the dried beans from hard-as-a-rock to smooth and almost silky. Preparation patience plays a big part. Red l...
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Don't let memories of overcooked broccoli turn you off the delicious, versatile vegetableMar 09, 2022 5:00 am - True story. I didn't start eating cooked vegetables until I was 32 years old. My then 8-year-old daughter and I pretty much ate the same things each week: tacos, pizza, ...
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A holiday dish to remember and make again and againMar 09, 2022 5:00 am - Our family, like most, have tried-and-true holiday traditions that we follow and cherish each year. Not surprisingly, many of my family's holiday rituals center on food....
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Tree tappers delight: Families learn sweet secrets of syrup at Maple Sugaring Days in St. CharlesMar 05, 2022 12:00 am - A sweet tradition returned to St. Charles Saturday when the Forest Preserve District of Kane County held its annual Maple Sugaring Days at Creek Bend Nature Center withi...
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Sweet tradition: Learn the secrets of turning sap to syrup at various maple sugaring festsMar 04, 2022 5:00 am - The maple sap is flowing, which is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. Learn how maple syrup is made, and maybe even try your hand at tapping a tree, at o...
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Wine not? Learn how to sip like a pro at local wine tastings, seminarsMar 03, 2022 5:00 am - Wine has long been seen as the beverage of choice for those who like to flaunt their knowledge while drinking expensive bottles during fancy dinners. But over the past 2...