Food
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A quick glaze transforms weeknight chickenJun 09, 2021 6:00 am - It's hard to resist the allure of a roasted chicken lacquered with a glistening glaze. It's even harder to nail the recipe. And the challenge is the very ingredient that...
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Full-scale Strawberry Fest returns to Long Grove June 25-27Jun 09, 2021 6:00 am - Full-scale Strawberry Fest returns to Long Grove June 25-27
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A coleslaw with zero added sugars to enjoy all summer longJun 09, 2021 6:00 am - I've been doing my best to stay away from all sugars for nearly two years. If you have too, you know that's not easy since there are at least 50 names for sugars, such a...
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Wood Dale online grocer Gourmet Kitchn helps promote locally sourced providersJun 08, 2021 11:00 pm - Recognizing the contributions and the variety of locally sourced food providers, Wood Dale's Gourmet Kitchn gives these innovative brands an on-line presence on their si...
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Where to find food truck Fridays and fests this summer in the suburbsJun 03, 2021 6:00 am - It's easy to eat your way through summer with backyard barbecues, inviting restaurant patios and food booths at local fests. Add one more tasty option to the list: subur...
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Opening weekend a success for Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest PreserveJun 03, 2021 5:15 am - Swimming is history at Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville, but a new amenity in its place has been greeted with gusto by craft beer fans. The Beer Gard...
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A bountiful soup showcases fresh herbs from the gardenJun 02, 2021 6:00 am - What says summer more than herbs fresh out of the garden? Green Goddess soup is filled with herby green goodness and showcases flat parsley, tarragon and chives. The sou...
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Dining events: Chili's joins the chicken sandwich warsJun 02, 2021 6:00 am - Chili's Secret Sauce Chili's is officially joining the chicken sandwich wars with its own crispy chicken sandwich. The kicker? Chili's Secret Sauce, which is drizzled on...
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Spice cabinet shortcut speeds up this Kurdish braiseJun 02, 2021 6:00 am - The elaborate pilafs, roasts and other celebratory dishes of the Middle East often take time that home cooks don't have. But they still can provide ample fodder for insp...
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Festivals June 4-10: Naperville Soulfest, Elgin's Going Dutch Fest and moreJun 02, 2021 6:00 am - This weekend Aurora First Fridays: 5-9 p.m. Friday, June 4, at various locations in Aurora. June's First Fridays events also celebrate Pride Month. Paramount School...