Food
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Fall, football and tailgating mean it's time for an overstuffed sandwich on a roll
Sep 28, 2023 6:00 am - And, just like that, it's fall! Whatever mixed emotions you have about summer ending, if you're a football fan, this may be the most wonderful time of the year. And whil...
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Where to get deals Friday for National Coffee DaySep 28, 2023 1:00 am - If you're among the two-thirds of Americans who drink coffee every day, Friday will be a treat. It's National Coffee Day. According to the National Coffee Association, ...
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Dining out: Country music and fresh oysters at Shuckin' Shack, Geneva brewery grabs goldSep 27, 2023 11:00 pm - Fresh & Raw Tour is back The second annual Shuckin' Shack Fresh & Raw Tour 2023 is back at the Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar in Naperville Sunday, Oct. 1. The free, 16-...
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Suburban restaurants offer specials to support Breast Cancer Awareness MonthSep 27, 2023 11:00 pm - Every 14 seconds somewhere in the world a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, according to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Breast cancer is the most common can...
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Lucky dogs: Get the kids involved with making delicious pupcakes and dog biscuitsSep 27, 2023 6:00 am - One of the most popular classes I offer includes nothing to eat for the participants. In Best Furry Friends Forever, we make treats for our dogs. Some of the sweet kids ...
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An olive obsession inspires this recipe for tapenadeSep 27, 2023 6:00 am - One reason I love this recipe is because of how happy it makes my family. My family's olive obsession inspired this tapenade. My husband and all three of our boys can't ...
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A simple yet flavorful new potato dish does the trickSep 27, 2023 6:00 am - Luckily, one of the farmers at my local farmers market had some beautiful small yellow new potatoes available. These potatoes came with several big pluses. First, these ...
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Three winners named in Alpha Baking Co.'s first 'Name a Bread Truck' contest; 'Eye of the Kaiser' wins 1st placeSep 26, 2023 11:00 pm - Winners rising to the occasion for the first Alpha Baking Co.'s "Name a Bread Truck" contest were revealed at the company's Hermosa Park facility in Chicago. First-place...
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Coffee Trick-or-Treat and time travel await at 10th annual CoffeeCon Festival Oct. 14-15Sep 25, 2023 11:00 pm - The CoffeeCon Festival is back for its 10th year, promising a delightful blend of coffee history and time travel experiences. Scheduled for Oct. 14-15 at the picturesque...
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'We can all use a little happy': Sweets are serious business for familySep 25, 2023 1:00 am - From luscious toffees to the irresistibly named Chocolate Peanut Butter Pillows, being sweet is a serious business for the Vieau family. Pam Vieau is the master chocola...