Deborah Pankey
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Cooper's Hawk soars with creative cuisine, house-made winesJun 12, 2012 6:00 am - Talk about making a good first impression. Before we were barely in the door at Cooper's Hawk Winery, we had a glass in our hand. And things only got better from there. ...
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When fish meet fire: How to grill seafoodJun 06, 2012 6:00 am - Salmon and tuna steaks are about as adventurous as many folks get when it comes to grilling seafood. Those “meaty” pieces of fish don't seem to intimidate weekend grill ...
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Relaxing in the shade with summer beers and booksJun 06, 2012 6:00 am - Most of the year when I reach for a beer it's something hoppy. I enjoy full-bodied India pale ales and heady ambers. But once the mercury pushes 90, I want something wit...
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Make room for veggies on the grillMay 30, 2012 6:00 am - When it comes to grilling, meat hogs the spotlight. Spuds get relegated to potato salad, zucchini and tomatoes mingle in pasta salad and corn boils on the stove. This su...
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Get creative with potato salad this summerMay 23, 2012 6:00 am - Potato salad is a summertime staple. Whether you're at a backyard barbecue, family picnic or block party, there's bound to be a bowl of potato salad on the table. Even ...
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Don't be chicken to grill other parts of this birdMay 22, 2012 10:00 am - You've got friends coming over for a Memorial Day cookout and chicken will be on the menu. You'll marinate some boneless, skinless chicken breasts in your favorite Itali...
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From the food editor: Life a bowl of cherries for Arlington Heights pie champMay 21, 2012 11:05 am - A hearty congratulations goes out to Arlington Heights baker Matt Zagorski who took top prize in the professional cherry pie division at the American Pie Council/Crisco ...
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Fired up: Grilling adds flavor to pizzaMay 15, 2012 11:00 pm - If you've watched any home improvement shows lately - the ones where a crew swoops onto someone's property and transforms a humdrum backyard into a luxe oasis - you migh...
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Learn from my mistakes and have a bountiful gardenMay 15, 2012 3:00 pm - This time last year I was knee deep in dirt. My husband had constructed a raised garden bed for me (my Mother's Day present) and my sons, and I eagerly picked out plant...
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Volunteers pack meals to help feed children in developing countriesMay 12, 2012 4:00 pm - Koula Kanne celebrated Mother's Day one day early. Instead of brunching on eggs Benedict at home or dining on petit filet at a crowded restaurant, the Grayslake woman, ...