Food
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Dressing up angel food cake for the FourthJul 04, 2012 6:20 am - Even for major holidays, I’ve never been much into spending a lot of time on dessert. The Fourth of July is no different. Especially since most desserts take me away fro...
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Craft brews part of American melting pot experienceJul 04, 2012 5:31 am - Craft brewing is a melting pot; the best beers borrow from German, English and Belgian traditions while managing to be American originals. These five brews, listed in or...
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Burgers still the most popular Fourth foodJul 04, 2012 5:00 am - As you head outside to fire up the grill today, know that you are not alone. According to the 23rd annual Weber GrillWatch Survey, a whopping 90 percent of American gril...
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A quick, easy and fresh pasta salad that’s healthyJul 03, 2012 4:45 pm - The trouble with being a food editor is that you eat. A lot. It’s fun and wonderful and satisfying ... and sometimes incredibly fattening. Especially if, like me, you’ve...
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Ribfest in Lake in the Hills benefits local service groupJul 03, 2012 3:03 pm - Rib lovers, rejoice! Summer is the time for cooking outdoors, which lends itself perfectly to barbecue. If you’re hankering for award-winning meat from around the nation...
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‘Cow Appreciation Day’ at Schaumburg Chick-fil-AJul 03, 2012 2:01 pm - As Chick-fil-A is one fast-food restaurant that largely gives cows a break, the Schaumburg location is inviting customers to take part in “Cow Appreciation Day” Friday, ...
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Red, White & Blue Striped Juice FreezieJul 03, 2012 12:03 pm - 1 cup red fruit punch 1 cup lemonade 1 cup blue raspberry juice 3 cups ice, divided Blend fruit punch and 1 cup ice in blender and pour evenly into four cups. Rinse bl...
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Jamaican PunchJul 03, 2012 12:03 pm - 8-9 limes, juiced, for 1 cup 2 cups strawberry syrup (see note) 3 cups white or light rum (see note) 3-4 cups water 2-3 pinches ground allspice Ice, for serving Strawber...
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Front Porch FizzJul 03, 2012 12:03 pm - 3 cups organic vodka 1½ cups fresh squeezed lemon juice 1½ cups raspberry ginger syrup (see note) 1 cup soda water Lemon slices and raspberries for garnish In a 2-quart ...
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Orange-Lemon-Lime Tea-AdeJul 03, 2012 12:03 pm - 8 bags black tea 4 bags mint tea 6 cups boiling water ¾ cup sugar Ice 4 oranges, juiced 2 lemons, juiced 2 limes, juiced In a 1-gallon pitcher, combine the black tea bag...