Food
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Flavors of fall return at Long Grove Apple FestSep 17, 2018 11:00 pm - One of the Midwest's biggest tributes to apple season takes place Friday through Sunday, Sept. 21-23, in historic downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Road. According to...
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Before fresh figs disappear, nestle some in this galetteSep 13, 2018 1:00 am - Nestled inside this sweet galette are ripe, juicy figs glazed with warm vanilla- and orange-scented honey and walnuts. If your figs are quite soft and ripe, simply drizz...
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How to cook for one in a group house where everyone is cooking for oneSep 12, 2018 6:00 am - Your housemate uses two burners on the right side of the stove to boil spaghetti and saute vegetables, while you commandeer the left side for enchilada sauce and filling...
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Superheros wear orange during Hunger Action MonthSep 12, 2018 6:00 am - On Thursday, Sept. 13, join in the action by wearing something orange in recognition that no one should go hungry. Since 2008, September has been dubbed Hunger Action Mo...
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A dish that makes spiralizing worth itSep 12, 2018 5:42 am - I have been slow to spiralize. For one, I didn't have a spiralizer - and didn't really want another large tool cluttering up my countertop. Then there is the whole idea ...
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Global culinary school moving to SchaumburgSep 12, 2018 1:00 am - Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, which offers degree programs and online education in the culinary arts and pastry fields, is moving its headquarters to Schaum...
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Cauliflower casserole gives off that great pizza vibeSep 11, 2018 11:00 pm - Cruising the web for recipes is a normal pastime for me. There are several sites I regularly visit for new recipes since they are very reliable (like epicurious.com). T...
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In the world of true Champagne, it's all about following the rulesSep 11, 2018 6:00 am - Maybe you've experienced a boss who could be described (politely) as controlling. Maybe you dream of liberty - the life of, say, a winegrower. Before you trade your busi...
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Shelled vs. unshelled pistachios: A cost-benefit analysis
Sep 09, 2018 1:07 am - Given the choice between shell-on and shell-off pistachios at the grocery store, I always choose the former. The already-shelled pistachios seem like an extravagance res...
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For Rosh Hashanah, traditional sweets - and fond memories of GreeceSep 06, 2018 11:00 pm - When Paulette Nehama came to the United States from Greece as a new bride in 1958, she brought just a few treasured possessions. Today she still remembers losing one of ...