Food
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USDA to allow more meat, grains in school lunchesDec 08, 2012 12:00 pm - WASHINGTON — The Agriculture Department is responding to criticism over new school lunch rules by allowing more grains and meat in kids’ meals. Agriculture Secretary To...
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Readers asked, Valerie Blaine answersDec 08, 2012 9:02 am - People ask the darndest things. When someone sees the forest preserve district patch on my sleeve, it seems I’m fair game for just about any question — and there are som...
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Coffee from an elephant’s gut fills a $50 cupDec 07, 2012 8:30 pm - GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Thailand — In the lush hills of northern Thailand, a herd of 20 elephants is excreting some of the world’s most expensive coffee. Trumpeted as earthy in...
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Chubby Bullfrog combines sports bar, family-friendly grillDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - The Chubby Bullfrog Bar & Grill, a new sports bar and cafe set in a corner of a small strip mall a short distance west of Springhill Mall in West Dundee, is developing a...
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Poll Vault: What’s a beloved holiday tradition in your family?Dec 06, 2012 11:00 pm - I recently attended a gathering in which suburban women shared their families’ holiday traditions. Some described the cookies and candy they enjoy year after year. Other...
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Suburban restaurant gives away 10,000 TwinkiesDec 05, 2012 6:01 pm - A South suburban restaurant has given away about 10,000 Twinkies. Baby’s Cheesesteak and Lemonade gave away the coveted treats Wednesday at its locations in Orland Park ...
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Gilded Chocolate-Dipped Hanukkah PretzelsDec 05, 2012 11:38 am - 1½ cups warm (110 degrees) water 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 packet active dry yeast 22 ounces (about 4½ cups) all-purpose flour ¼ cup canola, vegetable...
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Is it possible to find a deal on wine?Dec 05, 2012 10:30 am - Finding a deal on wine is a bit like finding a deal on an apartment: Whether you’re in the market for a subway-accessible studio or a fancier townhouse, bargains are in ...
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Starbucks to open another 1,500 cafes in the U.S.Dec 05, 2012 6:30 am - NEW YORK — Another Starbucks may soon pop up around the corner, with the world’s biggest coffee company planning to add at least 1,500 cafes in the U.S. over the next fi...
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Sugar Cookies with Royal IcingDec 05, 2012 5:07 am - 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon lemon or almon...