Food
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Updating a summer salad by way of a way-back machineJun 22, 2022 6:00 am - Let's climb into my way-back machine and head to nearly 13 years ago: 2009. That summer, I wrote a column about spending a sensational, sunny weekend at Green Mountain L...
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Long Grove brings back full-scale Strawberry FestJun 22, 2022 6:00 am - The annual Strawberry Festival, a decades-old tradition in downtown Long Grove, is returning in all its glory following a couple of years hampered by the pandemic. The ...
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Barrington High School culinary students create savory bibimbap with zip in a 'Chopped'-style competitionJun 22, 2022 6:00 am - What would you make if you were tasked with incorporating applesauce, chicken and rice in the same recipe? This was the challenge facing four classrooms of Barrington Hi...
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From 'carp' to 'copi': Unpopular Asian carp getting a makeover
Jun 22, 2022 1:00 am - TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - You're in the mood for fish and your server suggests a dish of invasive carp. Ugh, you might say. But how about broiled copi, fresh from the Missi...
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Festivals June 24-30: Swedish Days, Long Grove Strawberry Fest, Frontier Days & moreJun 21, 2022 11:00 pm - Friday, June 24 Lunch in the Park: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Milwaukee Avenue and West Church Street, Libertyville. Live music and food vendors. mainstr...
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Where to find last-minute Father's Day dining deals in the suburbsJun 15, 2022 11:00 pm - Father's Day is almost here - do you have plans yet to treat dad to lunch, brunch or dinner? If not, here are some deals suburban restaurants are offering on Sunday, Jun...
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Dining out: Chicago Sushi debuts, Jeni's offers scoop of free ice creamJun 15, 2022 11:00 pm - Chicago Sushi debuts Do you know what the "three-second hand roll" is? If not, head to the new Chicago Sushi in Des Plaines to find out. Hosting its grand opening on Mon...
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For Father's Day, try a weeknight-easy spiced steakJun 15, 2022 6:00 am - Thin cuts of steak such as flat iron and hanger are great for weeknight meals because they're full of flavor and cook up fast. But a flavorful spice rub and quick marina...
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Let's get saucy! Barbecue sauce comes in a breadth of varieties, and it's fun to make your ownJun 15, 2022 6:00 am - I love making my own barbecue sauces at home. Mostly because I usually have the pantry ingredients to make them at home vs. buying them in the store. And I like that I c...
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Biz Velatini recipesJun 15, 2022 6:00 am - My late husband and I could never agree on a barbecue sauce until we went to Rudy's BBQ in Austin, Texas. We were shocked that we loved the same barbecue sauce! Sadly, w...