Food
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After 20 years, Wee-Dee's in South Elgin is on the moveOct 02, 2020 1:00 am - A staple of downtown South Elgin is on the move after 20 years. But don't worry, it's only going a couple of blocks up the street. Wee-Dee's Restaurant, a well-known f...
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Patios, pizza, masks and more: Suburban sports bars tweak playbooks for fall sportsOct 01, 2020 6:00 am - Many Americans first began to wake up to the threat of COVID-19 when the NBA indefinitely suspended its season on March 11 after a player tested positive for the virus. ...
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Dining events: Tapville Social opens in downtown Naperville FridayOct 01, 2020 6:00 am - New name, same game Tapville Social, a self-pour restaurant featuring craft beers, officially makes its debut Friday, Oct. 2, in downtown Naperville in what used to be R...
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Here's a sourdough pizza dough that waits on you - and not vice versa
Sep 30, 2020 6:00 am - I was doing it wrong. Or rather, I was making it more complicated. Every time I made pizza dough or bread, I would feed my sourdough starter (Frampton, if you haven't al...
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From quick shortcuts to slow cookers, how we're eating nowSep 30, 2020 6:00 am - In normal times, food trends often started in restaurants, with top chefs. Maybe they got written up in food magazines or blogs. After some time, you could find the tren...
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Instant Pot spaghetti delivers a saucy dose of nostalgia, with little hands-on effort
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Try this Thai duo - squash fritters and cucumber salad - with the kids' helpSep 30, 2020 6:00 am - I love introducing kids to different cuisines. Exploring other food cultures can spark wonder and help kids become more adventurous eaters. These Thai-style dishes are a...
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Bacon and shrimp prove to be a mighty pair in these stuffed burgers
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National Coffee Day: Dunkin', Krispy Kreme and more offering free coffee todaySep 28, 2020 11:00 pm - National Coffee Day - Tuesday, Sept. 29 - only comes once a year, so take advantage of these coffee deals while you can. Dunkin' Get a free medium hot or iced coffee wit...
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Coming to the Raue Center in 2021: 'MasterChef Junior'Sep 28, 2020 1:00 am - Pint-size foodies have something to look forward to next spring when competitors from Fox TV's “MasterChef Junior” arrive at Crystal Lake's Raue Center for the Arts as p...