Deborah Pankey
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Chef brings farm to-dining concept to SchaumburgJan 17, 2011 10:00 pm - I can't imagine his sons were too thrilled when John State left his job at the Happiest Place on Earth and moved back to the Midwest. State, who trained at Chicago's Was...
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Thoughts on outdoor activities go from sledding to campingJan 10, 2011 10:00 pm - When you step outside today you're not likely to think about camping. But as sure as the sun will rise tomorrow, the ground will thaw, the temperatures will climb and ou...
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Meatless Monday aims to curb intake just for a dayJan 03, 2011 10:00 pm - If you ate a burger for lunch or had pork fried rice for dinner on Jan. 3, I forgive you. Not too many people I've spoken with recently have heard of the Meatless Monday...
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Sparkling spirits makes NYE celebrations bubblyDec 27, 2010 10:00 pm - I love the confetti and streamers, the silly hats and noise makers, the Navy Pier fireworks and worldwide countdowns, but what I love most about New Year's Eve is the no...
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Chef cooks with flavors of homeDec 27, 2010 10:00 pm - If you think you've had a busy year, you've got nothing on Margarita Challenger. Earlier this year she and her husband, Mark, expanded their Glencoe restaurant from a sm...
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Eco-friendly fare tops dining trendsDec 27, 2010 10:00 pm - Will Middle Eastern cuisine and artisan cocktails still command our attention in 2011? According to a survey of more than 1,500 professional chefs, hyper-local ingredien...
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Fruitcake gets reputation makeoverDec 22, 2010 12:00 am - Fruitcake gets a bum rap. Granted, some over-rummed, heavy-as-a brick varieties might deserve the bad reputation, but most fruitcakes I've tried or baked have been prett...
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Tips for making the most of holiday fruitcakeDec 20, 2010 10:00 pm - Fruitcake gets a bum rap. Granted, some over-rummed, heavy-as-a brick varieties might deserve the bad reputation, but most fruitcakes I've tried or baked have been prett...
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Celebrate the holidays with classic whoopie piesDec 20, 2010 10:00 pm - Tinsel. Sparkling cider. Twinkling lights. Bright bows and curly ribbons. Mistletoe. Bubbly wine. Surrounded by those holiday trappings it's hard not to want to whoop it...
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Tasty holiday gifts from just around the cornerDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - You have the best intentions. You clip recipes from the paper and even make a shopping list so you can create delicious gifts for the special people on your holiday list...