Food
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Gumbo Ya YaJul 08, 2014 5:45 am - 2 pounds smoked sausage, such as andouille or kielbasa, cut crosswise 1/2-inch thick pieces 1 whole 3-4 lb chicken fryer (begin making stock w/ the following ingredients...
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Civil War camp food? Beer camp? Must be summerJul 08, 2014 5:45 am - In conjunction with its 23rd annual Civil War Days, the Lake County Forest Preserve is holding a cooking contest for re-enactors Saturday, July 12, at the Lake County Di...
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Shrimp DumplingsJul 08, 2014 5:45 am - ¾ pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into small pieces ⅓ cup minced jicama ⅓ cup minced bamboo shoots ⅓ cup minced water chestnuts 1 green onion, sliced 1½ ta...
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It's barbecue fest weekend in the Fox ValleyJul 08, 2014 1:01 am - Two local festivals coming up this weekend share a common goal: raising money for a good cause. Though they are separate events, Lake in the Hills Rockin' Ribfest and t...
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Rockstar turns 44-year-old into billionaireJul 06, 2014 6:22 am - When professional surfer Danny Fuller needs a pick-me-up, he cracks open a 16-ounce can of Rockstar Energy Drink. "Rockstar gives me that extra boost of energy and keeps...
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Rose wines a hot seller this summerJul 06, 2014 6:22 am - Pink wines are white hot right now, and there's never been more to choose from. "It's really amazing how people are drinking rose so much," says Michael Madrigale, head ...
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Diverse menus draw thousands to Taste of ChicagoJul 06, 2014 5:45 am - Hot dogs and burgers, grilled corn and churros. It's early July and already you've had your fill of festival food. So why should you put Taste of Chicago on your to-do l...
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Palatine student, 12, will dine at first lady's dinnerJul 04, 2014 7:00 am - Tess Boghossian will dine with the first lady at an exclusive dinner in the White House. How the Palatine 12-year-old earned an invite has something to with President Ab...
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Chestnut gets mustard yellow belt and fianceeJul 04, 2014 1:01 am - NEW YORK - High-ranking chowhound Joey "Jaws" Chestnut dropped to one knee and proposed to his longtime girlfriend before Friday's annual hot dog eating contest, then pa...
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Summer RubsJul 03, 2014 5:45 am - Citrus rub Combine 1 teaspoon each grated lemon, orange, and/or lime peel, minced garlic and cracked pepper. Nutrition: 3 calories, 1 g carbohydrate, 0 sodium. Pepper-ga...