Food
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Meeting to discuss possible Batavia food co-opJan 30, 2014 3:21 pm - The people trying to organize a cooperative grocery in Batavia are having a community outreach meeting Saturday. The Green Tomato Grocery meeting is from 10 a.m. to noon...
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French chef shares skills with Waukegan middle school studentsJan 30, 2014 1:12 pm - French cuisine and culinary techniques were imported to a Waukegan school Thursday, and the visiting chefs brought some life lessons and punchlines for good measure. “I’...
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Craft beer playbook open wide for Super BowlJan 29, 2014 4:45 am - Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. — The Super Bowl is all about the spectacle. Whether it’s the food, the commercials, the half-time show, the game itself, it’s got to be b...
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Soupalooza: Super versatile lentils a super foodJan 29, 2014 4:30 am - If there ever was a super food, it is the lowly lentil. Consider these facts: Ÿ They are nutritious — 30 percent protein and packed with vitamins and minerals. Ÿ They ar...
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The many flavors of the foods of Chinese New YearJan 29, 2014 4:30 am - Nelson Cho isn’t just Chinese-American. He’s Chinese-Cuban-Peruvian-American. Which means he grew up on the shredded beef dish ropa vieja, the fried chicken called chich...
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Red Lentil Soup with Cilantro Pesto and LemonJan 29, 2014 4:30 am - 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Pin...
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Cook of the Week: Banockburn mom incorporates Italian favorites into modern mealsJan 29, 2014 4:22 am - By Sally Eyre Daily Herald Correspondent If you grew up in an Italian home, you know what Theresa Zagnoli means when she says that in her home “food was love.” Living a ...
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Trimmed Down Persimmon BreadJan 29, 2014 4:22 am - ¾ cup unsweetened, unflavored applesauce 3½ cups sifted unbleached, all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2½ cups sug...
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Lean and lovin' it: Get acquainted with persimmonsJan 29, 2014 4:00 am - Years ago I stumbled across persimmons in an Asian market. I picked up a squishy fruit but put it back dismissing it as overripe. Even if I had brought it home, what wou...
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Peanutty Cereal SnacksJan 28, 2014 10:30 am - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 1 bag (10 ounces) marshmallows 5½ cups cereal (see note) In a large pot over medium-low to medium heat, ...