Food
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Being overweight contributes to cancer riskAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. How does being overweight increase risk of getting cancer ? A. Researchers don't know for sure how being overweight raises our cancer risk, but studies clearl...
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New guide about catch of the day
Aug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Do you know your blowfish from your bluefish Smelt from snook ? If not, consider taking "Field Guide to Seafood," the latest entry in food writer Aliza Green's "Field G...
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Shhh. This cake has a secret ingredientAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - One of my favorite conversation tools when speaking about culinary topics is to mention secret recipes. Few food-related subjects garner as much passionate response amon...
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Kiwanis Club to do barbecue on SaturdayAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - The Kiwanis Club of Elgin will host its 48th annual barbecue featuring Fay's Famous pork chop and chicken dinner Saturday. The event will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Epworth...
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Food and wine classesAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - TODAY Northern Mexican Entrees Join chef Daniel Gutierrez, Jr. of Nuevo Leon Restaurant in Chicago as he features some of his favorite dishes in this Cooking with t...
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Does area native have right stuff for 'Top Chef'?Aug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Remember this if you ever doubt yourself: Dale Levitsky flipped burgers in college. And now, the former burger flipper is one of eight contestants still standing on the ...
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Coach fareAug 09, 2007 11:00 pm - Famous coaches don't necessarily make savvy restaurateurs, but Mike Ditka's game plan seems like a winner. After 10 years downtown at 100 E. Chestnut St., Ditka recently...
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AmericanoAug 07, 2007 11:00 pm - 1 ounce Campari1 ounce sweet vermouthSoda waterPour Campari and sweet vermouth into highball glass filled with ice and stir. Top with soda water and garnish with an oran...
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Seafood AntipastiAug 07, 2007 11:00 pm - 6 small calamari, cleaned and gutted, cut crosswise into rings12 large shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined1 lobster (1 1/2 pounds)1 cup dry white wine12 small muss...
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Fresh Summer SalsaAug 07, 2007 11:00 pm - 3 1/2 cups peeled, seeded, chopped ripe tomatoes1 medium sweet onion, chopped1 cup finely diced sweet bell pepper, any color1 jalapeno pepper, minced2 large garlic clove...