Food
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From beans to nuts, 10 ideas for easy holiday party snacksDec 09, 2014 5:00 am - Nobody is going to blame you if your holiday party spread includes a bowl of mixed nuts, some grapes and a wedge or two of cheese. After all, most people enjoy them and ...
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Record 4.16-pound truffle sells for $61,250 in NYCDec 06, 2014 12:01 am - NEW YORK - A record-setting 4.16-pound white truffle has sold for $61,250 at a New York City auction. Sotheby's says the fungus was sold Saturday to a food and wine love...
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Cocktails to get you in the holiday spiritDec 04, 2014 4:30 am - Associated Press Whether you're having a quiet night in with family or a larger gathering with friends, holiday celebrations often call for a cocktail — sometimes simply...
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New FDA rules will put calorie counts on menusDec 04, 2014 4:15 am - Whether they want to or not, consumers will soon know how many calories they are eating when ordering off the menu at chain restaurants, picking up prepared foods at sup...
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Holiday Train coming to Gurnee:Dec 04, 2014 12:01 am - Northern Illinois Food Bank and Canadian Pacific are proud to announce the 2014 Holiday Train will arrive in Gurnee on Dec. 7. The Holiday Train Festival is set for 2:45...
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Caramel Peanut ThumbprintsDec 03, 2014 5:01 am - 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature ½ cup granulated sugar ⅓ cup packed brown sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 2 ounces unswe...
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Crackle BarkDec 03, 2014 5:01 am - 1 tablespoon coffee beans, finely crushed or ground 3 tablespoons barley malt syrup 6 tablespoons honey ½ cup smooth peanut butter 2 cups crushed Shredded Wheat breakfas...
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Candy-inspired treats make the holidays sweetDec 03, 2014 5:01 am - What happens when you take a Snickers bar and flip it inside out? You get a delicious holiday cookie called a Caramel Peanut Thumbprint. For this holiday baking season, ...
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Chocolate Peppermint PattiesDec 03, 2014 5:01 am - 3 cups powdered sugar 1 cup cocoa powder 6 egg whites 2 teaspoons peppermint extract Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with kitchen parchment. In ...
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Pulled BBQ Pork on a Roasted Corn Jalapeno WaffleDec 03, 2014 5:01 am - 2 pounds pork shoulder 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 2 cups water Waffles 4 cups prepared waffle batter (your favorite mix made with buttermilk ins...