Food
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Wahlburgers is the latest celebrity-owned restaurant in the suburbs. Here's a look at othersJul 29, 2020 11:00 pm - St. Charles got the star treatment this week when singer/actor Donnie Wahlberg opened his latest restaurant on Randall Road. Wahlberg, who lives in St. Charles with his ...
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Drive-through barbecue to support Fox Valley United WayJul 29, 2020 11:00 pm - On Tuesday, Aug. 4, the Fox Valley United Way will hold a drive-through barbecue to raise funds for its Fox Valley Coronavirus Relief and Recovery Fund. The event, cate...
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Fox Valley Sustainability Network to discuss building a local, resilient and equitable food system Aug. 6Jul 29, 2020 11:00 pm - On Thursday, Aug. 6, the Fox Valley Sustainability Network will host a free webinar on "Building a Local, Resilient and Equitable Food System" from 11 a.m. to noon. The...
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Get ready for a zucchini explosion to hit your garden and farmers marketsJul 29, 2020 11:00 pm - I once wrote a story in junior high about giant zucchini monsters attacking the Earth. These days, I try to pick my squash plants before the fruits get menacing. But thi...
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Explore the unending potential of a boneless chicken breastJul 29, 2020 11:00 pm - I think boneless, skinless chicken breasts get a bad rap sometimes. At first thought, people might think “dry and tasteless.” But I am here to show you that chicken brea...
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Try your hand at a low-carb Sunday supperJul 29, 2020 6:00 am - Following a low-carbohydrate or ultra-low-carbohydrate diet means saying a sad goodbye to pasta, potatoes, and rice. That's what I did one year ago. Did I miss them? Sur...
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Six ways to cut back on salt -- and keep the flavor -- when cooking at home
Jul 28, 2020 6:00 am - Salt is everywhere. It serves an important function in keeping our bodies operating, but with modern convenience food and dining habits, it can be easy to overdo it. Lim...
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This $19 beaujolais is friendly to all sorts of foods
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Is there an easy way to make risotto? Yes, in an Instant Pot.
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Dining events: WhirlyBall returns with Fun Daze promotion FridayJul 22, 2020 11:00 pm - Play ball Baseball is back, and so is Whirlyball in Naperville, Vernon Hills and Chicago. Whirlyball is celebrating the Cubs home opener Friday, July 24, with a Fun...