Food
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A ‘strong grocer’: Sprouts Farmers Market plans Wheaton store as part of suburban expansion pushApr 23, 2026 2:58 pm - Sprouts Farmers Market is not yet a household name in suburban Chicago, but that will soon change with planned stores in Wheaton and Buffalo Grove.
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A creamy skillet chicken bridges the gap between winter and spring
Apr 22, 2026 5:35 am - This skillet dinner features tender chicken breasts and crisp snap peas in a creamy sauce studded with sautéed mushrooms and shallot, and flavored with tarragon, garlic and mustard. Made with milk rather than heavy cream, it is as healthful as it is satisfying.
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Have you seen this beaded glassware at restaurants? Of course you have.
Apr 21, 2026 5:39 am - You’ve almost certainly seen the Jupiter glass: It has rows of raised beads, like a stack of delicate pearl necklaces looped around the vessel. It comes in a rainbow of colors, from sky-blue to a pale rose. Once you notice, you’ll see them everywhere. But why is it so popular?
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A taste of Hawaii in a pie: Coconut custard meets pineapple upside-down topping
Apr 21, 2026 5:26 am - Pineapple upside-down cake topping gives a little ’60s flair to this coconut custard pie from the cookbook “50 Pies, 50 States: An Immigrant's Love Letter to the United States Through Pie" by Stacey Mei Yan Fong.
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It's all in the rice: The nuanced world of Japanese sake and how to pair it with food
Apr 21, 2026 5:16 am - If your experience with sake is limited to the warm cup at your local sushi spot, you’re missing the larger world of sake, which is as nuanced and layered as wine. Here are some quick sake facts.
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Feta-brined spatchcock chicken is cooked under a weight in this Egyptian recipe
Apr 21, 2026 4:31 am - This dish from Michael Mina’s cookbook “My Egypt” uses the classic “under a brick” technique to maximize the chicken’s contact with the hot surface, all but guaranteeing even cooking and crisp skin.
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Orange-marinated chicken wrapped in bacon gets family’s approval (and maybe Charlie Trotter’s, too)Apr 15, 2026 5:59 am - Penny Kazmier has been making this Bacon Wrapped Marinated Chicken for more than 20 years as a way to get the flavors of orange chicken without the hassle of deep frying. It was even her contribution to a charity cookbook in the 1990s that she then gifted to legendary chef Charlie Trotter. And -- surprise! — he kept it.
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Why you should be baking with rye flour
Apr 15, 2026 5:33 am - Looking for a way to take your baking to the next level? Try rye flour, a sneaky way to add complex flavors, a tender crumb and a little nutrition, especially in sweet baked goods. Why is it good for you? Rye flour — especially whole grain — has more fiber than wheat. It’s also beneficial from a climate perspective.
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Aldi’s wine selection is surprisingly good. Here are 6 bargain bottles to try.Apr 15, 2026 5:26 am - When you shop for wine at Aldi, you’re choosing from labels that aren’t sold anywhere else. It can be a mixed bag, but if you choose carefully, you can find solid options at excellent prices.
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Stuck in a cooking rut? Try some creative rule-breaking in the kitchen
Apr 15, 2026 5:21 am - Filled with the spiced salmon, melted cheese, corn and kimchi, these quesadillas elevate a simple meal into one that’s truly memorable. The recipe features a bold, pantry-friendly gochujang mixture that serves as both a quick marinade for the salmon and a flavor base for a creamy sauce made with yogurt.