Food
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Baking secrets: Exploring the 'whys' behind gluten sensitivityApr 15, 2014 2:00 pm - Over the last year I have attended a handful of shows, conventions and expos featuring gluten-free and allergen-free foods. By far, the bulk of vendors and presenters fe...
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Jelly Belly petits fours perfect for any celebrationApr 15, 2014 10:30 am - Happy belly: Two iconic brands from north of the Illinois border have joined forces to create an incredible treat — and it doesn't even involve cheese. The dessert e...
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Butter CookiesApr 15, 2014 5:35 am - 1½ sticks (¾ cup) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt 3 egg yolks, room temperature 1 up all-purpose flo...
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Cook of the Week: Elgin lunch lady balances nutrition, treatsApr 15, 2014 5:00 am - As the manager of food services for an Elgin school district, Christina Hernandez is responsible for more than 20,000 meals a day. Of course she has a little help; state...
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We stuff Turkey Day birds, so why not Easter hams?Apr 14, 2014 2:10 pm - At Thanksgiving, we stuff turkeys. At Easter we stuff...? Hams! It's not a crazy as it sounds. And it's much easier than you think. We created a delicious and beautiful ...
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Glazed Sweet Potato-Stuffed HamApr 14, 2014 2:10 pm - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled 7- to 9-pound spiral-cut ham 1 jar (10 ounces) apricot preserves 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Using a mand...
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Whitefish shortage getting in the way of traditional Passover mealsApr 14, 2014 5:30 am - Jewish families looking to cook traditional Passover meals this week may have a difficult time finding some of the ingredients, another lingering effect from the record-...
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Walmart grocery coming to Des Plaines, but plans dropped for Rolling Meadows storeApr 12, 2014 8:00 am - One new Walmart Neighborhood Market grocery store is underway in Des Plaines, while the Rolling Meadows one is off the table. The first Neighborhood Market in the suburb...
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Go for the food: Simple treats in garish Las VegasApr 12, 2014 5:45 am - LAS VEGAS - You might not expect to find farm-to-table dining in Las Vegas. But that's exactly why tourists are lining up at a rundown corner a few blocks near the old c...
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Peach brandy, like George Washington made itApr 11, 2014 5:45 am - Some are drawn to a spirit by advertising: the frat-boy pirates of Captain Morgan or the sexy girl who licks amaretto off an ice cube. To me, that all seems like libidin...