Food
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My Bizzy Kitchen recipesAug 10, 2022 6:00 am - Zucchini Chips 1 zucchini, cut into slices ¼ cup milk of choice (I used unsweetened cashew milk) ¼ cup flour ½ cup panko bread crumbs 1 teaspoon blackening seasoning, di...
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Taste of the Towns Sunday in Lake ZurichAug 10, 2022 1:00 am - The annual Taste of the Towns will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road (Route 12), in Lake Zurich. More than 20 local food and be...
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Dining events: Restaurateur Amy Morton to close Evanston's Found Kitchen on Oct. 2Aug 09, 2022 11:00 pm - Say goodbye to Found After 10 years in downtown Evanston, Found Kitchen + Social House will be closing its doors at the end of business on Sunday, Oct. 2, because the bu...
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Saffron pasta with ricotta conjures Sardinian fields
Aug 09, 2022 11:00 pm - Each November in Sardinia, purple crocus blossoms blanket the rolling fields. It's a striking sight against a lush green backdrop. Those same flowers also provide what l...
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Festivals Aug. 12-18: Bartlett Summer Fest, Minefest, French Connection Day and moreAug 09, 2022 6:00 am - Starts before Friday Taylor Street Little Italy Festa: 5-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 11-12, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 13-14, on Taylor Street i...
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Pickled jalapenos and vinegary brine boost avocado salad
Aug 08, 2022 11:00 pm - One of the best ways to build flavor is layering, or using one ingredient in two ways or at different stages of cooking. Using the zest of a lemon in cake batter, for in...
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A cool gazpacho is a happy medium in a hot, sticky AugustAug 03, 2022 6:00 am - It's August, and I'm hot. It's August, and I'm cold. Between the blistering heat and the ubiquitous overcompensating air conditioners, it seems like there is no happy me...
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Pairing wine and cheese never goes out of fashion for good reasonAug 03, 2022 6:00 am - As a home cook and culinary pro, I hear a lot about what people don't like to eat - broccoli, cilantro or tofu. But in all my years, I've never heard anyone say, "I don'...
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Dining events: Stargaze and sip during The Drake's Dessert by Starlight experienceAug 03, 2022 6:00 am - Isn't it romantic? Looking for a one-of-a-kind date? Now through the fall, The Drake Oak Brook is offering the new Dessert by Starlight experience when you can stargaze ...
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Social media phenomenon Crumbl Cookies opening new location in South ElginAug 03, 2022 1:00 am - A long line of cookie fans is anticipated in South Elgin Friday morning for the grand opening of a new Crumbl Cookies bakery. Located at 315 Randall Road, in the shoppin...