Deborah Pankey
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Spice it up for Mardi GrasFeb 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Yes, Tabasco hails from Louisiana, but that does not mean all cuisine cooked in the Bayou State comes loaded with the hot, peppery sauce. And despite the Gulf Coast's re...
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Strawberries and Valentine's Day were meant for each otherFeb 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Strawberries and Valentine's Day were meant for each other. These sweet heart-shaped berries, whether garnishing a glass of bubbly, dipped in chocolate or topping creme ...
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My love affair with browniesFeb 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Before my sons came along, before I married my husband, even before the string of boyfriends through the years, I had another great love of my life: brownies. It started...
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Treat your honey to local chocolates this Valentine's DayFeb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - You know that buying local supports area businesses and keeps transportation costs down, but did you know you could extend that shopping strategy to Valentine's Day choc...
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Suburban moms hope for shot at cooking showFeb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Kelly Donlea has it pretty good. She lives comfortably in Northwest suburban Barrington with her husband and three kids. She works part-time, teaches cooking classes to ...
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Don't sideline wine at your Super Bowl partyJan 27, 2009 10:00 pm - Super Bowl parties wouldn't be the same without a couple of cold beers in the cooler, but Bud Light and Rolling Rock needn't be all you have on hand for thirsty guests. ...
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Eat your way to prosperity with Chinese New Year menuJan 20, 2009 10:00 pm - For many of us, the Year of the Ox couldn't come at a better time. According to tradition, the ox, the second sign of the Chinese zodiac, stands for prosperity, and we a...
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Get your game face on for beef, chicken contestsJan 20, 2009 10:00 pm - If you have an original recipe that showcases beef, this could be your year to win a top prize in the National Beef Cook-Off. The contest seeks recipes that have a simpl...
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Kathi Griffin, SchaumburgJan 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Kathi Griffin will be in a group of about 20 educators from across the state attending the inauguration with the Illinois Education Association/National Education Associ...
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What local chefs would serve President Obama, if they couldJan 14, 2009 10:00 pm - As Barack Hussein Obama takes the oath of office Tuesday, a team of chefs will be busy preparing a celebratory luncheon at the Capitol's Statuary Hall. The president-ele...