Abby Scalf
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Cook of the Week: Collecting family recipes a delicious pursuitDec 17, 2013 4:45 am - Melissa Wieland loves to cook with her family, whether they're planning a buffet of appetizers or an Italian feast. And like many cooks, when searching for a recipe, Mel...
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Cook of the Week: Dad keeps grill, smoker going no matter the seasonNov 19, 2013 5:00 am - For his wife, Pat, and daughter, Olivia, Kevin Thomas will make his mouthwatering ribs. Not one for messy food, Kevin prefers pulled pork or brisket, but he'll head out ...
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Chef du jour: Chocolate makes the world go round for this pastry chefNov 13, 2013 4:30 am - Kathy Plucinski says — and many would agree — that the world could not live without chocolate. As pastry chef for the past seven years at Sam and Harry's Steakhouse in S...
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Cook of the Week: We all need a little food and art in our livesNov 05, 2013 5:00 am - Vesna Boscovic believes art can transcend geographic boundaries. Wanting to give artists an opportunity to exchange, promote and earn international recognition for their...
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Chef du Jour: Adventurous cook teaches world cuisines to othersOct 15, 2013 6:00 am - Thomas Craner considers meal time an adventure. Growing up, Craner recalls, his dad traveled a lot for work and would describe for the family the foods he had eaten whil...
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New youth football team extends helping hand to playersOct 03, 2013 6:00 am - There is a new Bears team in the Chicago area. In the midst of their first nine-week season, these players work hard for every yard or block and cheer after every sack ...
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Chef du Jour: Chef turns his skill toward teaching from his ‘man cave’Sep 16, 2013 6:04 am - Receiving his training at the Western Culinary Institute in 1999, chef Pete Trusiak went on to work in restaurant kitchens in Wisconsin, Illinois and New Mexico. After ...
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Boy Scout Troop 677 in Gurnee celebrates 100 yearsAug 22, 2013 9:57 am - They have built fires, caught fish and hiked trails. They have collected food for area pantries, learned first aid and beautified parks. They have built a brotherhood. T...
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Cook of the week: Learning to cook has positive impact on family's waistlineAug 13, 2013 6:00 am - Growing up, Michaelle Catlett had doubts about cooking. “(My mom) told us you can't make your own rice because it would be sticky and you can't make gravy because it wil...
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Gardening, grilling come together at meal timeJul 30, 2013 6:00 am - Clark Garlock has two loves: grilling and gardening. And when he prepares meals for family or a rare gathering, guests can rely on the Grayslake cook to bring both to th...