Food
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Lean and lovin it: Don Mauer recommends books for cooksDec 09, 2014 5:00 am - Thinking about what to give someone who loves to cook this holiday season? Look no further. Here are four suggestions for books that will make the ideal gift. First up, ...
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Cook of the Week: Food scientists experiements at homeDec 09, 2014 5:00 am - When Laura Hill heard about the Daily Herald's Home Baking Challenge, she thought, ‘why not?' The semiretired product designer for Kraft realized she finally had the ext...
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Bean bruschetta a delicious way to help you behave at holidaysDec 09, 2014 5:00 am - Parties can be tricky territory for the healthy eater. If you host, you want to serve guests something tasty enough to make the occasion feel special. And if you are a g...
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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...