Deborah Pankey
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Wake up and smell the chocolateFeb 08, 2012 5:00 am - Valentine's Day falling on a Tuesday might make it difficult for some to pull off a romantic evening out, or even in. So instead of attempting artichoke-stuffed Cornish ...
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Siphon brewing coffeeFeb 07, 2012 11:00 pm - I've always been a bit of an anomaly in the journalism world in that I don't drink coffee. Caffeinated soft drinks and water fueled me for late-night meetings and tight ...
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2012 flavor forecastFeb 01, 2012 5:00 am - What's the forecast for flavor this year? The answer lies not in the Farmer's Almanac (a handy, helpful guide in its own right), but in McCormick's Flavor Forecast. Sinc...
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Braised Cod with Gingered Carrot-Coconut SauceFeb 01, 2012 5:00 am - 4 cod fillets, 4 ounces each, about 1-inch thick 1 teaspoon dill weed 1 teaspoon Sicilian sea salt ¼ teaspoon white pepper 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons...
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Taking comfort in casserolesJan 31, 2012 9:00 am - When the mercury hangs out below freezing, I get the urge to turn on the oven and cook up a casserole. As the snow swirls outside, I don't mind leaving the oven on for a...
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Dragon Beef for Chinese New Year feastJan 25, 2012 5:00 am - Don't despair if you didn't celebrate the Chinese New Year Monday. Chinese New Year festivities continue for 15 days, so you have plenty of opportunities still to welcom...
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Warm up to Warrenville's Zoup!Jan 24, 2012 5:00 am - When the mercury drops and snow flies, I crave soup. I like warming my fingers over a steaming bowl of chicken noodle soup and dunking a sourdough roll into a piping hot...
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Glen Ellyn mom helps take stress out of mealtimeJan 18, 2012 5:00 am - I'm so less stressed when I actually take time to plan the week's dinners that you'd think I would do it more often. But alas, I do not. Sometimes circumstances are such...
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Almonds, pistachios part of good-for-you recipesJan 10, 2012 5:00 am - In your mission to eat healthier this year, you've axed iced cinnamon rolls and breaded shrimp off your shopping list. Just don't cross off nuts. Many nut varieties can ...
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Expert predicts how you'll eat in 2012Jan 04, 2012 5:00 am - Expect to see rising food prices, more male shoppers and less sugar at the grocery store in 2012, says industry expert Phil Lempert, aka the Supermarket Guru. “I think i...