Deborah Pankey
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From the Food Editor: Everyone's a winner in the macaron vs. macaroon debateMar 18, 2014 5:45 am - I had to chuckle the other day when I discovered a box of pretty pastel macarons in the newsroom. As I eagerly bit into the delicate treat, a co-worker commented, “These...
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Cross wins GOP state treasurer primaryMar 18, 2014 1:01 am - Vowing to "restore fiscal sanity" in Illinois, State Rep. Tom Cross declared victory Tuesday in the Republican primary for state treasurer. With 72 percent of precincts ...
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Winger declares win in 45th House GOP primaryMar 18, 2014 1:01 am - In the four-way race to determine which Republican will run for the 45th District state House seat in November, Christine Winger of Wood Dale declared victory Tuesday ni...
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From the Food Editor: Going green, a kid-friendly routeMar 12, 2014 5:30 am - It took nearly 12 weeks but I finally accomplished one of my New Year's resolutions — the one to try green smoothies (see story on Page 1). I've totally enjoyed the smoo...
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Food editor gives juicer, blenders a whirlMar 11, 2014 5:45 am - I so wanted to be able to make green smoothies and juices in the blender I got for my wedding, but the truth is it just wasn't up to the task. Yes, my Cuisinart works we...
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Fuel your day with produce-packed juices and smoothiesMar 11, 2014 5:45 am - Carrie Bush has celebrated plenty of St. Patrick's Days with green beer, but when the holiday rolls around this year she'll start the day with a green beverage of a diff...
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From the Food Editor: Tropical tastes in a glass help melt winter bluesMar 05, 2014 4:45 am - Forgive me if I seem preoccupied, but spring break comes later this month and I've been busy checking airfare deals and hotel discounts for all the sandy beaches and pal...
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Chef considers trying everything an occupational responsibilityFeb 19, 2014 4:45 am - The title Executive Chef Meal Solutions at Roundy's Supermarkets Inc. doesn't begin to describe what Joseph O'Connor does for a living. The morning I met up with him, he...
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St. Charles H.S. to honor alumna for culinary contributionsFeb 18, 2014 4:00 am - Karen Page has come a long way from her days dishing ice cream at Colonial Cafe and editing the St. Charles High School newspaper. Yet as the 1979 graduate prepares to a...
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Chefs count on Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week deals to fill the houseFeb 17, 2014 4:45 am - For chef Vince Pecora, participating in the inaugural Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week is a no-brainer. Pecora has operated restaurants around the suburbs for years and...