Food
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Philanthropic spirit fuels Gurnee womanJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - When Diane Hagopian channels her boundless energy, optimism and enthusiasm into a project, you can bet it will be a success. A week from today Diane intends to raise $20...
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Where fresh fruit goes, fruit flies will followJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Remember last summer when Macy's food service operation on State Street endured a fruit fly infestation? Well, my kitchen hasn't exactly been infested this month, but de...
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Don't go overboard with reduced-fat chipsJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Are the chips sold in the health-food section of the grocery store better choices than regular chips? A. Many of these products do offer nutritional advantages ov...
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Brownie bites satisfy your summer chocolate cravingJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - I hesitate to ignite my oven during the summer, but some occasions simply call for a special baked treat. It's not that fresh fruit can't handle the job, but few tastes ...
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Bulghur PilafJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - In a heavy saucepan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until soft; add celery, red and green peppers, parsley and tomato, cook unti...
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Hot Broccoli-Cheddar DipJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli 8 ounces sharp or extra sharp cheddar, grated 4 ounces cream cheese 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce ½ teaspo...
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Almond-Crusted Chicken FingersJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Canola oil cooking spray cup sliced almonds ¼ cup whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoons paprika teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon dry mustard ¼ teaspoon salt teaspoon freshly ...
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Eating well on a diet possible with new cookbookJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - To lose 165 pounds, I needed an organized weight loss program and a support group. If Eating Well magazine's new book, "The Eating Well Diet," by Dr. Jean Harvey-Berino ...
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Dark Chocolate Brownie BitesJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease 12-cup heavy-duty regular size muffin pan. In medium heatproof bowl, combine chopped chocolate and butter. Melt in microwave at ...
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He adds dash of contemporary flair to comfort foodsJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Chef J. Grant Werner was destined to cook for a living; he has always been able to open up the refrigerator, pull out a variety of ingredients and make something that ta...