Deborah Pankey
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New accessories and gadgets for mixing it up a homeMar 21, 2012 6:00 am - Will the spirited trend of signature cocktails and fresh mixology move from hip bistros and bars to suburban homes? A growing segment of housewares manufacturers is bank...
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Time is right to go nuts for nutsMar 20, 2012 2:00 pm - Happy 90th birthday Fisher Nuts. Yes, you read that right. The four-generation, family-run John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., based in Elgin, marks 90 years in business thi...
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Green thumbs and beer on tap for weekend funMar 13, 2012 1:00 pm - If you're eager to get your backyard garden started, learn more about local agriculture or want to watch top chefs cook with seasonal vegetables and decorate unique cake...
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Schaumburg student chefs competes for dream internshipsMar 05, 2012 11:00 am - Jennifer Kim has come a long way from the microwaved Chef Boyardee and burned chicken of her not-so-distant youth and is looking forward to a delicious journey in the cu...
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DuPage culinary team advances to nationalsFeb 29, 2012 10:00 am - The culinary team at Technology Center of DuPage snagged first place at the Illinois Restaurant Association's ProStart Invitational. For their win, the four high school ...
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Handmade pasta just part of the appeal at Saranello'sFeb 29, 2012 5:00 am - When the spinach and ricotta cannelloni arrived at the table, we eagerly tore into the tender tubes with our forks. The rich filling gently oozed onto the plate and ming...
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Going gluten free? Check out upcoming expo in LombardFeb 29, 2012 5:00 am - Meander through the grocery store and the term “gluten free” jumps out in every aisle. In the past few years, we've seen an explosion in the number of products made with...
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Getting hooked on nutrient-filled salmonFeb 22, 2012 5:00 am - The proliferation of articles proclaiming salmon's health benefits seems outnumbered only by the collection of recipes for cooking salmon. Salmon makes the news nearly e...
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Local chefs put best plates forward for restaurant weekFeb 14, 2012 10:00 pm - Suburban restaurants offering deals, fixed menus
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French recipes without fear in 'Bonne Femme Cookbook'Feb 14, 2012 12:00 pm - So Valentine's Day came and went without Filet with Cherry and Red Wine Sauce on the table for my loved ones. I meant to make it, but the day got away from me, which rea...