Food
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Pasta, cheese and bacon come together in a simple, indulgent recipe that will have them asking for seconds
Jan 28, 2020 4:00 pm - If you're a traditionalist, look away now. What follows is a modern twist on an ancient dish, Pasta Alla Gricia. If you do turn away, however, you'll miss out on a one-p...
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Warm up with sweet treats at Long Grove Cocoa CrawlJan 27, 2020 10:00 pm - Chocolate lovers are invited to experience the newly enhanced historic downtown Long Grove at the first big event of 2020, the third annual Long Grove Cocoa Crawl. On S...
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Plan ahead: Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues at the RaueJan 27, 2020 5:00 am - Hops happening The Lake County Craft Beer Festival returns Feb. 22 with music, food and lots of libations from local, regional and national breweries at the Lake County ...
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Eat chocolate, feel good at Naperville charity Chocolate Walk Feb. 8Jan 26, 2020 6:30 am - There's never a bad time to think about chocolate, especially about all the good it can do. Now, this isn't one of those stories about some study that found eating choc...
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Save money by trying wines from lesser-known labels and regions
Jan 25, 2020 6:27 am - Are you looking to up your wine game without draining your bank account? The benchmark classic wines - Bordeaux first growths, Burgundy's grands crus, Italy's top barolo...
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Armenian Blistered Eggplant Dip
Jan 22, 2020 5:00 am - Traditional Armenian barbecue, or "khorovats," features an array of meats and vegetables roasted over an open fire. In the author's family, whole eggplants are blistered...
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9 essential gadgets worth the real estate in your kitchenJan 22, 2020 5:00 am - I love a shiny new kitchen object as much as the next cook, and at times my kitchen has resembled a kitchen specialty store. But if you have a small kitchen, counter spa...
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Creamy Cauliflower Wild Rice SoupJan 22, 2020 5:00 am - 1 cup uncooked wild rice, or wild rice blend 4 -5 cups fresh cauliflower florets 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 extra-large yellow onion, diced 4 medium carrots, peeled and d...
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Restaurant review: Osteria By Fabio Viviani features celebrity chef's spin on classic ItalianJan 22, 2020 5:00 am - Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani's new Downers Grove restaurant offers the kind of quiet atmosphere that encourages conversation. And that's good news because you will want ...
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No Mac & CheeseJan 22, 2020 5:00 am - • Topping 2½ ounces baked pork rinds, crushed ¼ cup (1-ounce) fresh-grated Parmesan 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • Cauliflower Soft, unsalted butter, for baking d...