Food
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Cheers! Suburban restaurants, bars go green for St. Patrick's DayMar 16, 2023 11:00 pm - St. Patrick's Day is back and better than ever - or at least that's how it seems, judging from all of the events and specials planned at suburban restaurants and bars th...
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Quick Chinese-style 'omelets' come packed with veggies
Mar 15, 2023 6:00 am - The omelet as most Americans know it is a French import. But cooks the world over have combined whipped eggs with cooked ingredients since at least the ancient Persians....
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Try something different and make Shepherd's or, rather, Cottage Pie for St. Patrick's DayMar 15, 2023 6:00 am - St. Patrick's Day is in a couple of days, and most years, I load up my slow cooker with corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots. This year I decided to make something...
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Where to score March Madness specials in the suburbsMar 13, 2023 11:00 pm - Calling all college hoops fans: The NCAA basketball tournament is here. And suburban bars and restaurants are ready to host fanatics and casual watchers - it's always mo...
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Let's eat: Take your taste buds on a tour of the MidwestMar 13, 2023 5:00 am - "An army marches on its stomach," said Napoleon Bonaparte. If your army of travelers plans on a march through the Midwest, take time to sample some local flavors when it...
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Taste of Chicago pushed back to September
Mar 13, 2023 1:00 am - The major summer festivals sponsored by the city of Chicago are all returning this year, but the Taste of Chicago in Grant Park will be moved to September to accommodate...
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How suburban food co-ops are 'bearing fruit' after years of organizingMar 12, 2023 1:00 am - Kathy Nash used to shop at a locally owned grocery store in downstate Urbana. It wasn't your standard supermarket. The Common Ground Food Co-op offered an alternative to ...
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Cute little egg nests answer the question 'What's for brunch?'Mar 08, 2023 5:00 am - If you're on brunch duty, these won ton beauties definitely dress to impress. Your guests will be "food-stagramming" photos of them all over social media. Yes, they are ...
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An ingredient substitution shines in a great recipeMar 08, 2023 5:00 am - Milk Street magazine showcased a recipe for broccoli raab and Italian sausage in its March/April 2023 issue that looked enticing, and I decided to try it. I already had ...
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Dining out: Jeni's Biscuits with the Boss, more Lent specials and ICYMI openingsMar 02, 2023 5:00 am - Biscuits with the Boss Fans of “Ted Lasso” and ice cream won't want to miss this: On Thursday, March 2, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams released the limited-edition Biscuits ...