Food
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Suburban bars look to mezcal to quench drinkers' thirst for something newMay 03, 2017 10:00 am - Tequila may be the first drink that comes to mind for Cinco de Mayo celebrations, but this year you should consider giving another Mexican spirit a try. Mezcal, which is...
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No fuss English tea classic recipesMay 03, 2017 6:00 am - British Scones These scones are chockablock with dried currants, but the scones are just as nice without them. You'll need a 2-inch biscuit cutter. If you don't have a s...
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Crusts off! How to assemble sandwiches for an afternoon teaMay 03, 2017 6:00 am - If you'd like to include savory sandwiches in your plans for an afternoon tea, some attention to detail is important. Figure on the equivalent of at least one full sandw...
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On nutrition: Coconut oil may taste good, but it's no cure-allMay 03, 2017 6:00 am - Although it's been more than five years since coconut oil began its meteoric rise in the U.S. marketplace, the confusion about it has not waned a bit. “Should I switch t...
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The no-frills, very British way to host an afternoon teaMay 03, 2017 6:00 am - I am an unapologetic Anglophile: “Downton Abbey” marathon watcher. Jane Austen action figure on my desk. Believer that everything sounds better with a British accent. Bu...
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AmazonFresh gearing up in Wood Dale facilityMay 03, 2017 1:00 am - AmazonFresh, a subsidiary of Amazon.com, has moved into a building in Wood Dale and will soon offer consumers online grocery shopping for delivery or pick up. Amazo...
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Grilled Provencal Chicken And PeppersMay 02, 2017 6:00 am - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 red bell peppers 2 yellow bell peppers ½ cup fresh lemon juice ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup minced shallots 2 tablespoons fresh th...
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Beef and Mushroom Sloppy JoesMay 02, 2017 6:00 am - 12 ounces lean ground beef (90 percent lean or higher) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and diced 3 cloves garlic, ...
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Deadline dinners: Get reacquainted with your grillMay 02, 2017 6:00 am - I know some readers of this column grill year-round. Some of you because you live in temperate climates, where winter just means putting on a light jacket to throw some ...
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Nourish: This joe is still sloppy, with extra fun from a funghiMay 02, 2017 6:00 am - You can't take yourself too seriously when you're eating a sloppy joe sandwich. You're bound to giggle at some point when the saucy meat starts spilling out of the bun, ...