Food
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Culinary nominees for excellence awards on the menuJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - "Top Chef" contestant and Arlington Heights product Dale Levitiski is among the nominees for the 2008 Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence. The awards, named for ...
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Smidgen of SouthernJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Whether she's planning a major conference for a national company or a gourmet dinner party at home, Linda McHugh loves a special event. She always has been meticulously ...
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Popular dollar stores can be a bargain hunter's havenJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - For many smart shoppers, the thrill of hunting down a great deal is as satisfying as the actual savings from the purchase. The explosion of dollar stores proves that an ...
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Culinary currents
Jan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Americans are getting increasingly intimate with their food, and 2008 likely will see the relationship deepen. That's because two forces -- the proliferation of foodie c...
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Green Pea Salad with Mangoes and MintJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - 2 cups frozen green peas 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons light sour cream 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint leaves ¼ teaspoon each on...
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Quit smoking now, and the benefits start immediatelyJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. You recently gave advice to a reader on becoming a nonsmoker and how to deal with the weight gain. As a former smoker of 25 years who quit seven years ago, I woul...
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Your brittle nails probably due to drynessJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Are brittle nails that break easily a sign that I need more of a specific nutrient? A. Actually, the most common cause of brittle nails is dryness resulting f...
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Black Bottom CupcakesJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Filling 1 large egg 1 large egg white 8 ounces no-fat cream cheese product, room temperature ½ cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ...
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Losing weight is a multi-layered experienceJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - If there's one thing I've learned in my decades-long struggle with my weight, it's that there is no one thing you can do to drop the pounds. My experience has taught me ...
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French try to counter kids' fast-food tastes