Food
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Peppermint Mousse Brownie BitesDec 03, 2013 10:00 pm - 1 box (18.3-19.5 ounces/family size) milk chocolate brownie mix 1 egg (see note) ½ cup vegetable oil (see note) ¼ cup water (see note) 8 ounces good-quality white chocol...
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A holiday cookie for those of us who hate bakingDec 03, 2013 1:00 pm - The trouble with the holiday season is the baking guilt. The issue is that I don't like baking. It's too precise a practice for me to enjoy. I prefer the little-of-this-...
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Cherry-White Chocolate Drop CookiesDec 03, 2013 1:00 pm - 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, softened ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon almond extract ¼ cup milk 3 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking s...
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Yuzu kosho adds welcome fire to winter dishesDec 03, 2013 4:30 am - The fresh aroma of yuzu citrus and the sharpness of piquant chilies create yuzu kosho, a seasoning that accentuates the taste of nabe, or one pot-meals, an increasingly ...
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Libertyville student chef takes top prize in Food Pantry ChallengeDec 02, 2013 11:24 am - Dillon Sandberg of Libertyville is one of three student chefs from Robert Morris University to win a Food Pantry Challenge sponsored by Together We Cope on Nov. 23. Chal...
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Grilled Pear, Brie and Walnut QuesadillaDec 01, 2013 10:00 pm - 1 whole wheat tortilla (10-inch, 90 calories) ½ Comice pear, cored and thinly sliced 1 ounce brie, thinly sliced ¼teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts Heat ind...
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Eat right, live well: A perfect pearDec 01, 2013 10:00 pm - I can't help but wonder pear's popularity as one of the world's favorite fruits is connected with its representation of longevity and strength in some cultures. Pears ar...
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Go for the food: Foodies 'welcome' Phoenix dinerNov 30, 2013 4:30 am - PHOENIX — When Twitter and Facebook first began to catch fire, so did food trucks. Mobile kitchens in cities like Los Angeles and New York branded themselves, using soci...
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The SoapboxNov 30, 2013 4:00 am - Taking aim against heroin: Stunned by the record-breaking 43 heroin deaths in DuPage County this year, the county board has set aside $100,000 for a public education cam...
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Limited whiskey sells for nearly $4,000 per bottleNov 29, 2013 3:38 pm - LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A new whiskey created in Kentucky features a blend of age and scarcity that spiked demand — and its price. As a result, whiskey fans including celebrit...