Food
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A holiday dish to remember and make again and againMar 09, 2022 5:00 am - Our family, like most, have tried-and-true holiday traditions that we follow and cherish each year. Not surprisingly, many of my family's holiday rituals center on food....
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Tree tappers delight: Families learn sweet secrets of syrup at Maple Sugaring Days in St. CharlesMar 05, 2022 12:00 am - A sweet tradition returned to St. Charles Saturday when the Forest Preserve District of Kane County held its annual Maple Sugaring Days at Creek Bend Nature Center withi...
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Sweet tradition: Learn the secrets of turning sap to syrup at various maple sugaring festsMar 04, 2022 5:00 am - The maple sap is flowing, which is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. Learn how maple syrup is made, and maybe even try your hand at tapping a tree, at o...
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Wine not? Learn how to sip like a pro at local wine tastings, seminarsMar 03, 2022 5:00 am - Wine has long been seen as the beverage of choice for those who like to flaunt their knowledge while drinking expensive bottles during fancy dinners. But over the past 2...
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Dining bites: Rosemont Restaurant Week, Chicago Northwest Eat Local Week returnMar 02, 2022 10:00 pm - Rosemont Restaurant Week It's back! Time to get out and explore the restaurants of Rosemont during the village's annual restaurant week running Sunday through Saturday, ...
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Coconut milk yields buttery braised chickenMar 02, 2022 5:00 am - All coconut milk is not created equal. Canned coconut milk - both regular and light - is made from finely ground coconut meat that's recombined with water for a uniform,...
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Slaws expand the definition of salad for winterMar 02, 2022 5:00 am - As we make our way through winter, what is seasonally available influences what we want to eat and what we cook. In the main course department, we tend to turn to dishes...
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Mardi Gras dining 2022: Restaurants ready for Fat Tuesday celebrationsFeb 28, 2022 10:00 pm - Business was slow at Tuscan Market in Arlington Heights in January, so Tracy Lipari and her staff brainstormed a way to bring in some customers while also providing a bi...
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Years of trial and error result in foolproof roasted chickenFeb 23, 2022 5:00 am - More than 15 years ago, a cookbook titled "365 Ways to Cook Chicken" appeared. It seems, due to its popularity, the author followed it with "365 More Ways to Cook Chicke...
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This red velvet skillet cookie can't be 'beet'Feb 23, 2022 5:00 am - “What are we making?” is the first thing I hear when my young students file in for their weekly class. “A giant cookie,” I recently replied. Their delight was only sligh...