Food
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Aaron Lawlor vs. Michael Nerheim in race to benefit two Lake Co. food pantriesMar 20, 2015 1:00 am - The Piggly Wiggly store in Antioch was in a frenzy Friday as the Lake County Farm Bureau held its 17th annual Race for Hunger. Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor a...
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States to find work for food stamp recipientsMar 20, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - New federal grants will help 10 states test programs to help food stamp recipients find jobs, from using career coaches to quicker training courses to menta...
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170,000 pounds of beef recalled in Cook CountyMar 20, 2015 1:00 am - A Cook County meat company is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of beef that may be contaminated with E.coli, according to a release from the Illinois Department of Agricu...
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Heritage Prairie Farm brings weekly organic produce to communityMar 18, 2015 11:00 pm - Heritage Prairie Farm brings the best in local produce and eggs to the community with their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Participating in their CSA pr...
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Ask the Nutritionist: Keeping a food journal can help explain eating habits, choicesMar 18, 2015 6:00 am - Q. Will keeping a food record help me improve my eating habits? A. Studies show that people who keep track of eating behaviors tend to be more successful at changing the...
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Prune and Turnip TagineMar 18, 2015 5:00 am - 8 ounces shallots 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (may substitute olive oil) 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tea...
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Seasoned cook puts tagine through the pacesMar 18, 2015 5:00 am - Long before the slow cooker, there was the tagine: a clay cooking vessel from northern Africa whose conical lid promotes condensation and moisture retention, bathing the...
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Homemade Chicken Soup and NoodlesMar 18, 2015 5:00 am - 3-4 pounds chicken, whole or pieces 1 pound carrots, chopped, divided 6 ribs celery, chopped medium, divided 3 large onions, chopped, divided 1 pound white mushrooms, sl...
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Culinary adventures: Homemade noodles, from-scratch broth add to chicken soupMar 18, 2015 5:00 am - I can't think of anything more soothing than a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup when you are feeling under the weather, want something to warm up on a chilly day, or just...
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The ultimate kitchen appliance, available everywhere but hereMar 18, 2015 5:00 am - KitchenAid is getting into the market for the best appliance you've never heard of. The Thermomix is a food processor/blender that also has a heating element and a scale...