Food
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Veterans Day dining deals around the suburbsNov 10, 2021 10:00 pm - Veterans Day is Thursday, Nov. 11, and a variety of suburban restaurants are honoring military service members with dining deals that day. Barnes & Noble Cafés To s...
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Try a dry brine for a flavorful, moist turkey this ThanksgivingNov 10, 2021 5:00 am - About 20 years ago, my Thanksgiving Day roasted turkey breast turned out tender and juicy, nearly magical. Why? I'd learned about brining (soaking in a saltwater solutio...
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Boss Dawgz to open its first location at the 1960 iconic Dog 'n Suds site in LisleNov 09, 2021 10:00 pm - Chicago area residents are anxiously awaiting the opening of the next new flavor in town. WWTGRP recently announced the new location of Boss Dawgz opening at 5520 Lincol...
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Indoor market adds fall dates in downtown AuroraNov 09, 2021 10:00 pm - Art and Market Aurora is back with four fall dates for holiday shopping. The Aurora Downtown group's indoor market features several local vendors at Society 57, 100 S. R...
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Cured: What you need to know about salumi (including salami)Nov 03, 2021 6:00 am - The word "salumi" (or its singular, "salume") seems to be popping up more on restaurant menus, Instagram feeds, even at some deli counters. Maybe you've been wondering w...
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A spin on familiar ingredients can get you out of a cooking rutNov 03, 2021 6:00 am - It's not easy getting out of your culinary comfort zone - even if you do consider yourself a somewhat adventurous cook. I may make 100 different kinds of soup, but the t...
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Senegalese Peanut SoupNov 03, 2021 6:00 am - 2 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon minced garlic ½ cup chopped, roasted peanuts (more for garnish...
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Dining bites: Starbucks rings in the holiday season with new drinks, cupsNov 02, 2021 11:00 pm - 'Tis the season Now that Halloween is over, it's straight into the holiday season. And Starbucks is obliging with its new drink - the Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte ...
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Too much Halloween candy? Here are some places to donate itNov 01, 2021 1:00 am - Having too much candy sounds like a good problem to many, or no problem at all if you're a kid, but if you want to lessen the treat temptation at your house, there are p...
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New Mad Batter Bakery in St. Charles mixes family, creativityOct 29, 2021 6:00 am - St. Charles downtown and tourism planners years ago liked the concept of a big Scarecrow Festival every fall to not only please local residents, but also attract visitor...