Food
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Jamie Oliver brings a little plant power to the mac-and-cheese game
Feb 18, 2020 5:00 am - At the risk of sounding, well, obvious, sometimes the only thing I want is mac and cheese (or, with my apostrophes appropriately in place, “mac ‘n' cheese”). You know ho...
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Gabutto Burger to open this spring on Randall Road in ElginFeb 18, 2020 5:00 am - Burgers with a Japanese twist are coming soon to the Randall Road corridor. Gabutto Burger, which will serve up Japanese-style fast food in a fun atmosphere, is expected...
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Pick a Valentine's Day wine that's as romantic as your mood
Feb 14, 2020 5:00 am - Don't judge a book by its cover or a wine by its label. Except when it makes perfect sense to do just that - such as on Valentine's Day. The wine itself must be good, of...
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This exceptional Italian red wine can be yours for under $20 a bottle
Feb 14, 2020 5:00 am - As it's Valentine's Day, we have an Australian grenache that successfully combines love-themed branding with good-quality wine. An exotic Italian white would also be a g...
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Restaurant review: Algonquin's Black Bear Bistro game for innovative cuisineFeb 13, 2020 7:00 am - By weaving a Latin flair through its creative New American menu, Algonquin's Black Bear Bistro offers some of the most innovative dishes in the far northwest suburbs. T...
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Dining out: Portillo's heart-shaped chocolate cake is back for Valentine's DayFeb 12, 2020 9:00 am - Valentine's Day specials Haven't thought about what you're going to do for Valentine's Day yet? Here are some dining options to fit all budgets. For more ideas, see what...
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Don't give up dessert when you can have this tangy pineapple drizzled with spiced honey
Feb 12, 2020 5:00 am - My fruit-as-dessert "aha!" moment took place in Greece. Years ago, at a modest, family-owned taverna, I was served a complimentary after-dinner treat of thinly sliced ap...
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Soup can help keep your resolutions on track for the new yearFeb 12, 2020 5:00 am - By now, you're deep into new habits that formed part of your New Year's resolutions, including eating better and exercising more, right? Maybe not, if you are anything l...
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Low, slow turns beef shanks into a beautiful braiseFeb 12, 2020 5:00 am - Braised beef shanks are intensely flavored and budget-friendly. But whether they are raw or braised, beef shanks are never as visually appealing as, say, a rib-eye steak...
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College of DuPage hosts Illinois Higher Education Food Insecurity Summit March 13Feb 11, 2020 10:00 pm - As part of its ongoing effort to address hunger on campus and position itself as a leader in addressing food insecurity on college campuses statewide, College of DuPage ...