Food
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Dining bites: Merry mixers on tap at suburban restaurantsDec 08, 2021 10:00 pm - Seasonal sippers Bonefish Grill: The Winter White Cosmo - a blend of Reyka Vodka, Cointreau, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, white cranberry juice, fresh lime juice and...
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Shop your kitchen to make homemade gifts for the holiday seasonDec 08, 2021 5:00 am - As we gather with family and friends for the holidays, one of the things I love to do is give homemade gifts from my kitchen. While I realize it would be easier to go to...
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Foodie gift ideas to make the holidays a bit easier this yearDec 08, 2021 5:00 am - Figuring out what holiday gift to give has never been easy. This year may be a little easier because some of my gift ideas were discoveries, and they're all winners. Fir...
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Bensenville company recalls tahiniDec 06, 2021 12:00 am - Bensenville-based International Golden Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling some jars of tahini because they may be contaminated with salmonella, according to the Kane Co...
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West Chicago pastry chef answers call from Food Network's 'Holiday Baking Championship'Dec 02, 2021 7:45 am - The Food Network had called her before. This time, Marilyn Santos-McNabb honored the offer. A semiretired executive pastry chef staying on at the Hilton Chicago/Northbro...
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All decked out: Restaurants, bars spread holiday spirit with seasonal pop-upsDec 01, 2021 10:00 pm - Watching holiday movies in December is a classic tradition, but this month you can actually step inside one. Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights is hosting a pop-up based on ...
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Explore the rich palette of wine from Donnafugata of SicilyDec 01, 2021 5:00 am - People tell me all the time that they pick out wine by its label. There are worse things, I tell them, like picking out wine by its price. The thing is, experience has t...
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Two soups offer warmth and ease for a hectic holiday seasonDec 01, 2021 5:00 am - There will be days ahead in the upcoming swirl of the holidays when you crave something warm, healthy and easy to make. And so, in the spirit of giving, we are offering ...
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Season, then sear steak for better tacosDec 01, 2021 5:00 am - After years of debating whether marinades are worth the effort, we've decided to mostly skip them, especially when it comes to steak on a weeknight. That's because the i...
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Dining with Santa 2021: St. Nick prepping to visit suburban brunches, lunches and dinnersNov 23, 2021 5:00 am - Calling all kids: Do you have your wish list ready for Santa? A perfect time to share it with the Jolly Old Elf would be at one of the many Santa brunches, lunches and d...