Food
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Organic lemonade offers sweet, safe alternative to sodaJul 09, 2015 6:00 am - Well, it's July, and it's not hot. For once. But that doesn't mean we can't still crave a summer thirst quencher. This time of year, you might find yourself in the mood ...
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Instacart expands delivery to more Western suburbsJul 09, 2015 1:00 am - ELMHURST - Instacart, a grocery delivery service whose workers hand pick and deliver items from trusted local stores, announced today that it is now delivering from Jewe...
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Join our popular Cook of the Week ChallengeJul 08, 2015 6:00 am - Plus an introduction and a little of this and that from our new Food Editor
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Cherry BounceJul 08, 2015 6:00 am - 1 pound cherries, stemmed (see note) 2 ¾ cups sugar 4 cups vodka, rum, cognac, bourbon, rye or grain alcohol (see note) Pierce each cherry with the tip of a knife in one...
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Stone fruit crops ripe for preservingJul 08, 2015 6:00 am - There was an upside to those harsh days of February and March. Fruit trees respond to a cold winter and a long, slow spring with enthusiastic blossoming and fruiting; by...
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Fresh PeachsiclesJul 08, 2015 6:00 am - Juice of 2 large lemons 6 large freestone peaches, slightly underripe and unblemished ½ cup sugar Fill a medium bowl with cold water and add the lemon juice. Bring a pot...
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Apricot jamJul 08, 2015 6:00 am - 3 pounds apricots, pitted and quartered (about 4 cups) 3 cups sugar Juice of 1 large lemon 1 Granny Smith or green apple 6 sprigs lemon verbena (optional) ¼ cup (2 ounce...
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Grilled pork tacos with pineappleJul 08, 2015 5:55 am - ¼ cup minced garlic 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin Salt...
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Fire up the grill and try this Chipotle-inspired dishJul 08, 2015 5:00 am - If you are a Chipotle fan like I am, you may be missing its carnitas. Earlier this year, the restaurant chain made the decision to remove its popular pork dish from the...
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For Palatine man, cooking is a labor of love, funJul 07, 2015 6:00 am - You've heard of football tailgates, but how about this? Guy Jacobucci, our cook of the week from Palatine, served up his 16th tailgate breakfast to a group of friends in...