Food
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Don Mauer rethinks hard-boiled eggs with help from readersApr 27, 2022 6:00 am - Six weeks ago, I thought that writing about peeling a hard-boiled egg was so mundane a topic that I came close to not writing about it. As you may recall, I wrote about ...
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'Cherry on top': JoJo's Shake Bar in Naperville hopes to open eyes again with patio treehouseApr 26, 2022 1:00 am - Months after opening to controversy in downtown Naperville over its splashy exterior paint scheme, JoJo's Shake Bar is adding the finishing touches on the location with ...
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Tips from a Weber master on how to get your grill ready for the springApr 22, 2022 1:00 am - With temperatures expected to hit 80 degrees Saturday, it could be the first time this year that charcoal is lit or the propane tank knob is turned on many outdoor grill...
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Where to buy locally sourced food in Lake County? Relaunched website shows the wayApr 21, 2022 5:22 am - Lake County residents have a new online tool to seek out locally grown produce, farm-to-table businesses and more after the relaunch of the interactive Grow Lake County ...
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Dining events: Bloomingdale Restaurant Week kicks off, Schaumburg Public House debutsApr 20, 2022 11:00 pm - World of flavors Hungry, but not sure where to eat? Consider Bloomingdale Restaurant Week, which offers a plethora of possibilities - from fast-casual eateries to upscal...
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Leftovers, pantry staples make better fried riceApr 20, 2022 6:00 am - The secret to a great fried rice is all in the leftovers. Freshly cooked rice often results in a soggy, gluey dish because it continues to cook as ingredients are added ...
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The annual Inspired Home Show offers new and innovative products for home cooksApr 20, 2022 6:00 am - After two years of being held virtually, the Inspired Home Show was held in person in Chicago in March. I always enjoy learning about new products and some old ones I'd ...
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No-Knead Everything BreadApr 20, 2022 6:00 am - For the dough 5½ cups (660 g) all-purpose or bread flour ½ teaspoon instant or rapid-rise yeast 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes 2 tablespoons everything...
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These scones and muffins are forgiving for the novice bakerApr 20, 2022 6:00 am - I think there are two types of home cooks - one that strictly cooks and one that strictly bakes. I wish I were a mix of both, but baking has such a science, unlike cooki...
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Octopus flower and alligator tenderloin: Wild Fork specialty grocer coming to Buffalo GroveApr 19, 2022 1:00 am - Buffalo Grove diners may soon have a go-to place for cooked octopus flower, elk medallions and alligator tenderloins. Those are some of the more intriguing items offered...