Food
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A flavor-packed sauce can be the linchpin to weeknight meal planning
Oct 07, 2020 6:00 am - In the early weeks of the pandemic, two distinct camps of home cooks emerged online and among my friends. There were the sourdough early adopters, let's call them, who b...
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Mud pies to high-end cakes: How an accountant lost on Food Network, got a Naperville shopOct 02, 2020 5:30 am - Denise Chambliss can point to specific life moments that seem to have foretold her future as a professional baker and cake decorator. And yet, looking back, she never im...
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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
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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