Food
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Simple perfection is not to be tampered with when making chicken wingsJul 27, 2022 6:00 am - “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” - Confucius Was Confucius discussing my chicken wing recipe when he extolled simplicity? Who's to say? T...
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Dine in or drive through at St. Demetrios' Greek FestJul 25, 2022 11:00 pm - Get ready for three days of food and fun when St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Libertyville hosts Lake County Greek Fest July 29-31. The festival runs 11 a.m. to 9...
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Dining events: Beer, wine and whiskey dinners galoreJul 20, 2022 6:00 am - Phase Three Beer Dinner It's time: Niche in Geneva is ready to introduce its Niche S-023 imperial stout, which has been aged for 25 months in an Eagle Rare barrel, durin...
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Drumstick Layer CakeJul 20, 2022 6:00 am - Salted caramel 1 cup (207g) granulated sugar ½ cup (120ml) water ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter ½ cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream ½ tablespoon vanilla extract ½ to 1 ...
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Drumstick cake delivers all the flavors of the classic treat except for the ice creamJul 20, 2022 6:00 am - My latest baking adventure was inspired by a hot summer day: What I really wanted to create was an ice cream cake, but that wasn't possible due to a lack of refrigeratio...
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Family's dream brings Vietnam, Canada, Naperville together at new poutine restaurantJul 18, 2022 5:30 am - There were glaring reasons for Thi Tram Nguyen to open a poutine restaurant in downtown Naperville. But what may seem obvious to her is a mystery to others. How does a V...
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Sip unique suds at these newer suburban breweriesJul 13, 2022 11:00 pm - Opening a brewpub is a herculean effort on its own. Opening during a pandemic is an entirely different story, one that Elburn's Obscurity Brewing is familiar with. “It ...
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Melon salad with spicy pork? A sweet and savory yes!Jul 13, 2022 11:00 pm - A summery fruit salad and spicy pork tenderloin might not seem the most natural pairing - until you consider the precedents of pork chops with apple sauce and Italian pr...
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Bright and light dishes are perfect for a summery brunchJul 13, 2022 6:00 am - I can't believe it's the middle of July already. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far. Summer, to me, means spending time with family and friends, and this br...
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Gluten-free, sugar-free chocolate chip cookies not an impossible taskJul 13, 2022 6:00 am - Creating a wheat-free, no-sugar-added chocolate chip cookie is, simply put, tricky. If you're staying away from wheat and sugars as I am, locating any dessert that doesn...