Food
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Illinois eyeing new day care nutrition regulationsAug 28, 2013 4:08 pm - SPRINGFIELD — State authorities are considering a series of proposals that would remove fatty and sugary snacks along with chocolate milk from day care centers in Illino...
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Cook of the Week Challenge: Meet the 2013 contestantsAug 28, 2013 6:00 am - NCAA basketball has its Sweet 16; I have my Savory 16. That's the term I affectionately use to describe the 16 suburban home cooks who have been selected to compete in t...
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Lean and lovin' it: Where did our love of lean and tasty lamb go?Aug 28, 2013 6:00 am - Some folks love it; others can't stand it. What is it? Lamb. By the numbers, few folks like lamb, let alone love it, and over the last 40 years we've come to like it ...
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Tzatziki — Cucumber-Yogurt SauceAug 28, 2013 6:00 am - 1 large English (hot house, seedless) cucumber, shredded 1½ cups plain fat-free or low-fat Greek-style yogurt 1 small onion, chopped fine 1-3 garlic cloves, pressed t...
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Don Mauer’s Grilled Gyros SandwichesAug 28, 2013 6:00 am - 1 pound ground lamb (the leaner, the better) 1 pound 93 percent lean ground beef 2 cups fresh bread crumbs (from about 3 slices) 6 tablespoons minced fresh parsley le...
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A bounty of ideas for healthful breakfastsAug 28, 2013 6:00 am - Parents are beginning to again contemplate carpools, homework and how to keep hectic mornings moving smoothly. Because we shouldn't send our kids off to school without a...
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Meet our 16 Cook of the Week Challenge contestantsAug 28, 2013 6:00 am - Jeff Zilch 38, Fox River Grove President, Delta Technical Solutions What is your favorite ingredient and how do you like to use it? Can I just say meat? Give me...
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Frugal living: Tips for washing fruit and vegetablesAug 28, 2013 6:00 am - Q. I just saw another news item about contaminated produce. I know we're supposed to wash everything we buy, so I'm wondering what you use to wash fruit and vegetables. ...
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Palatine cook-off to benefit Children’s Advocacy CenterAug 27, 2013 1:58 pm - Celebrating All That Is Feminine will host its annual Block Party and Rib and Chicken Cook-Off from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Station and Wilson streets in down...
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Happiness SoupAug 27, 2013 8:01 am - 1 pound yellow squash 1 lemon, zested and juiced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon turmeric 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable stock ½ cup basmati rice Sea salt P...