Food
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Savory breakfast muffins just the ticket on busy morningsAug 24, 2022 6:00 am - Mornings + Kids = Chaos. Here's a simple way to help start your day happier and healthier. Whip up a batch of these Grab-And-Go savory muffins on Sunday night, and you'...
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Dining events: From Shaw's Lobster Festival to Harbor Kitchen's Luau DaysAug 24, 2022 6:00 am - Lobster Festival Calling all lobster lovers: It's Lobster Festival time now through Monday, Sept. 5, at Shaw's Crab House in Schaumburg and Chicago. What does that mean ...
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Thoughts on great peanut butter and how to use it bestAug 24, 2022 6:00 am - Over coffee, my friend asked me which smooth peanut butter was my favorite. Before I share my answer, I have a few thoughts about peanut butter. Natural peanut butter wi...
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Plan for upscale meat market nearing final approval in Vernon HillsAug 23, 2022 1:00 am - The plan for Wild Fork, an upscale meat market with specialties like ostrich filets and alligator tenderloins besides traditional fare, is nearing final approval in Vern...
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West Chicago Food Festival returns with 23 vendors and three live bands Aug. 27Aug 22, 2022 11:00 pm - West Chicago's Food Festival returns on Saturday, Aug. 27, to the historic downtown area with 23 food and beverage vendors, along with live music and fun activities for ...
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Sesame-oat crumble makes the perfect ice cream topping
Aug 18, 2022 6:00 am - For a sophisticated summertime dessert, it's not always necessary to reinvent the wheel. A classic ice cream sundae will hit the spot with the right toppings. It's partl...
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Little Bear Ribfest a lip-smacking, toe-tapping good timeAug 17, 2022 6:01 am - Vernon Hills Park District's 11th Annual Little Bear Ribfest will be held from 6-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, and 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in Century Park Arboretum, 100...
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Aunt Barb's potato salad is a creamy, crunchy mixture of goodness and memoriesAug 17, 2022 6:00 am - Potato salad had never been a favorite of mine, but that all changed when I ate my Aunt Barb's version. Instead of a heavy mayonnaise dressing, potatoes, crunchy cucumbe...
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Dining events: Cooper's Hawk set to open in KildeerAug 17, 2022 6:00 am - New Cooper's Hawk Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants is expanding once again with the opening of its 52nd location in Kildeer on Monday, Aug. 22. The upscale casual rest...
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Aunt Barb's Homemade Potato SaladAug 17, 2022 6:00 am - 4 cups diced cooked potatoes, warm (I like to use either red or Yukon Gold) ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup sour cream 2 teaspoons salt* ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ cup cooked crumbled b...