Food
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Bacon grease, herb stems and other flavorful food scraps worth saving
May 28, 2025 4:35 am - There’s a special joy in getting one more use out of something that would have otherwise been tossed or composted. This kind of repurposing saves money, of course. Plus, it’s the environmentally responsible thing to do.
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What makes a good brownie great? Quality ingredientsMay 28, 2025 4:29 am - The ingredients in most brownie recipes are pretty similar, though the quantities may differ. But using quality ingredients like natural high-fat cocoa and einkorn flour can take your brownies from basic to melt-in-your-mouth.
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The innovative ice-cream makers at Salt & Straw serve up secrets and recipes in a new cookbook
May 27, 2025 5:16 am - If you’re intimidated by the idea of making ice cream at home, just think of it as making soup. That’s advice from Tyler Malek of Salt and Straw, the innovative gourmet ice cream maker. His ever-changing treats are all built on the ice cream base. And that’s also at the heart of Malek’s latest cookbook, “America’s Most Iconic Ice Creams: A Salt and Straw Cookbook.”
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Spring onion kebabs with romesco celebrate the season in Spanish style
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Pasta salad with salmon and dill is a fresh dish with retro vibes
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Couscous gets the risotto treatment in this creamy springtime recipe
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Lawmakers tried to reform Illinois’ food system. Here’s why it failed
May 24, 2025 1:39 pm - Of all the food consumed in Illinois, 95% of it comes from outside the state. House Bill B3701 and Senate Bill 2187 would have significantly changed state food procurement practices. However, state lawmakers did not pass the bills before a key legislative deadline in April.
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A guide to farmers markets in the suburbsMay 23, 2025 8:04 am - Farmers markets are opening throughout the suburbs. Some start in June or later while others have already begun. Here’s a helpful guide.
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Make the most of strawberry season with traditional Eton MessMay 21, 2025 5:43 am - Strawberry season is right around the corner. Even though we can purchase strawberries year round at the grocery store, there is nothing better than a freshly picked strawberry. This recipe for Eton Mess — a traditional English dessert consisting of strawberries, crumbled meringue cookies and whipped cream — is a perfect way to make use of your seasonal bounty.
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French bread pizza topped with salad is a quick, budget-friendly meal