Food
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Budget-friendly fun: Barrington Celtic Fest returns & Young Blood Art Exhibit continues in LibertyvilleMar 09, 2020 11:00 pm - Celtic confab The 11th annual Barrington Celtic Fest features lots of music, dancing and promotional giveaways this weekend at McGonigal's Pub, 105 S. Cook St., Barringt...
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Go green! Spirited St. Patrick's Day events in the suburbs, ChicagoMar 08, 2020 7:00 am - Please note: Because of coronavirus concerns, call or check Facebook or the event website before you go to verify the event is still on. Irish roots run deep in Chi...
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Local farmer calls Palatine market 'by far, the best'Mar 06, 2020 5:00 am - Dan Pilguy was a fitting representative for the Palatine Farmers Market this week before the summer and winter editions received village council approval. Pilguy owns an...
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Pasta e fagioli makes the most of its stars - pasta and beansMar 04, 2020 5:04 am - "When the stars make you drool, just like pasta fazool, that's amore." - "That's Amore" by Harry Warren and Jack Brooks (popularized by Dean Martin) There are...
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Bring color and balance to your dinner with this healthful grain bowl
Mar 04, 2020 5:01 am - You've probably seen plenty of "Buddha bowls" on Instagram, especially if you follow healthy-eating accounts: As far as I can tell, the term most frequently refers to a ...
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The upside to tarte tatin: It's not as hard to make as you think
Mar 04, 2020 5:00 am - Several formulas for an apple tart appear in the great canon of French pastry, but only one provokes fear: the tarte tatin, a caramelized apple upside-down pastry. "Peop...
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Dates are surprise ingredient in this naturally sweetened banana bread
Mar 04, 2020 5:00 am - Ask me for my go-to chocolate chip cookie or brownie or chocolate cake and I'll have an answer at the ready. Ask me for my go-to banana bread recipe and, well, I'm stump...
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Hasselbacking will change your mind about zucchini forever
Mar 04, 2020 5:00 am - Like a trendy pop song that makes you dance around your living room and belt it out in your car, "Hasselbacking" is irresistibly fun. In case you haven't tuned in to it ...
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Cast-iron skillet pizza delivers the crunchy crust we crave
Mar 04, 2020 5:00 am - Crispy pizza crust is so satisfying. It's essential if I'm going to give a pie a gold star, especially if we're talking about the thick-crust style, with the dough battl...
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Dining out: Specials on tap for Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week March 6-15Mar 03, 2020 10:00 pm - Restaurant Weeks continue If you're tired of dining at the same local eateries, check out what these restaurant weeks have to offer. There are deals sure to please almo...