Food
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Naperville pastry chef living the sweet lifeMay 14, 2013 5:00 am - Erica Tomei was headed down the path toward becoming a teacher when she was sidetracked by cake. After getting her associate degree and working for a gourmet catering sh...
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Review: Pinterest update cleaner, easier to manageMay 11, 2013 7:00 am - NEW YORK — Don't worry, Pinterest fans: Your sprawling virtual pegboards of wedding dresses, handmade jewelry, craft projects and food porn haven't changed dramatically....
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McDonald's cuts Angus burgers from menuMay 09, 2013 4:00 pm - McDonald's is cutting the Angus burger from its menu. The Oak Brook-based company had said earlier this year that it was evaluating whether to continue selling the Angus...
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Weber grills still hot by Cook’s Illustrated standardsMay 08, 2013 10:54 am - You happened to mentioned that you’re in the market for a new charcoal grill and now everybody from your father-in-law to your neighbor Joe to the lady at the coffee sho...
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Demystifying a Mother’s Day ham and cheese quicheMay 08, 2013 8:03 am - Quiche has a reputation as a complicated dish. And I’m not sure why. Home cooks worry about the crust. They angst over the fillings. Do they have the right mix of meats ...
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Ham and Cheddar QuicheMay 08, 2013 6:04 am - 1 prepared uncooked pie crust, room temperature 8 ounces deli-sliced ham, chopped 6 ounces (1½ cups) grated cheddar cheese 8 eggs 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon dried thyme ½ t...
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Exploring Spain's Toro regionMay 08, 2013 6:00 am - Napa made its name on Cabernet Sauvignon, but vineyards along the valley also include grapes Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling and many more. Mendoza's calling card is Malbec...
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Eat Right, Live Well: Is a gluten-free diet right for you?May 08, 2013 6:00 am - It may seem as though everyone is going gluten free these days based on products marketed in grocery stores, bookstores or on health blogs. Gluten-free sales exceeded $2...
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Roasted Salmon and Asparagus with Lemon-Caper-Dill AioliMay 08, 2013 6:00 am - Aioli ¾ cup mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon chopped ca...
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Are you ready for grilling season? Take our quizMay 08, 2013 6:00 am - Last week's warm weather has you chomping at the bit to fire up the grill. Maybe you want to toss marinated chicken breasts over some hot coals for a weeknight dinner or...