Food
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Sugar-free coffee shop in South Elgin wants to be the 'anti-Starbucks'Aug 02, 2022 5:30 am - AJ's Java Joint in South Elgin is looking to be the "anti-Starbucks" as the first sugar-free coffee shop in America. The cafe opened last week in the former home of AJ's...
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'A place for all these global cultures': Matrix Club to offer a venue for diverse Naperville areaAug 01, 2022 5:30 am - Multipurpose venue to open in Naperville
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Dining events: The Cheesecake Factory debuts new flavor for National Cheesecake DayJul 28, 2022 6:00 am - National Chicken Wing Day Friday, July 29, is National Chicken Wing Day, and Dak Dak Korean Wings in Villa Park is honoring the day by offering its signature double-frie...
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Suburban restaurants, bars offer dining with a view from their rooftopsJul 27, 2022 11:00 pm - First Draft's Grayslake location has quickly become one of the town's favorite hangouts since opening in 2020. The success is owed in no small part to its rooftop deck s...
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Flower-power shortbread cookies are a joy to make and eatJul 27, 2022 6:00 am - You've probably heard that we eat with our eyes first. This adage is a nod to the fact that our food's shape, color and visible texture will influence our perception of ...
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Reworking summer's condiment - the sweet pickle relishJul 27, 2022 6:00 am - Sweet pickle relish is pivotal to making my tuna salad, salmon salad, topping a hot dog or a hamburger, or making my Thousand Island dressing or tartar sauce. If you bel...
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Simple perfection is not to be tampered with when making chicken wingsJul 27, 2022 6:00 am - “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” - Confucius Was Confucius discussing my chicken wing recipe when he extolled simplicity? Who's to say? T...
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Dine in or drive through at St. Demetrios' Greek FestJul 25, 2022 11:00 pm - Get ready for three days of food and fun when St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Libertyville hosts Lake County Greek Fest July 29-31. The festival runs 11 a.m. to 9...
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Dining events: Beer, wine and whiskey dinners galoreJul 20, 2022 6:00 am - Phase Three Beer Dinner It's time: Niche in Geneva is ready to introduce its Niche S-023 imperial stout, which has been aged for 25 months in an Eagle Rare barrel, durin...
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Drumstick Layer CakeJul 20, 2022 6:00 am - Salted caramel 1 cup (207g) granulated sugar ½ cup (120ml) water ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter ½ cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream ½ tablespoon vanilla extract ½ to 1 ...