Deborah Pankey
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Beans, vegetables, soy protein bulk up burgersJun 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Veggie burger. Now there's an oxymoron if ever there was one. Sure, they resemble their meaty cousins in shape and size, and yes, you can put them on a bun and dress the...
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Here's your guide to waste and tasteJun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - My wallet aches every time I have to throw out bread that's starting to sprout mold or cheese that's turning hard. With grocery prices rising faster than incomes, no one...
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White Chocolate Grill gives diners reason to eat dessert firstJun 19, 2008 11:00 pm - If you've ever been tempted to order dessert before dinner, The White Chocolate Grill in Naperville will test your willpower. Open the menu of most restaurants and you'r...
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Iced tea, lemonade define the seasonJun 18, 2008 11:00 pm - On a hot summer day, you're not likely to find Diane Davenport far from a tall glass of iced tea. "It's a refreshing, crisp drink," says Davenport, referred to most ofte...
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Summertime sippin' - grown-up styleJun 17, 2008 11:00 pm - I think I spent one too many summers on a college campus. I can't look at a tall, icy glass of lemonade without imaging how it would taste with a splash of raspberry vod...
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Our critics pick the best places to dine alfrescoJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Warm weather can be fleeting, so when the mercury climbs above 70 we want to savor every second of the warm breezes and sun shining on our bare shoulders. We flock to lo...
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Chicago bakery can satisfy wheat toothJun 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Most people with celiac disease won't think of biting into a chewy macaroon or a spicy snickerdoodle. But thanks to Chicago-based Whole Bakers they can do just that. "I ...
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See Top Chef contest in WheelingMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Five Top Chef wannabes, including Chicago chef Stephanie Izard, took over Tramontos Steak and Seafood during the elimination challenge that will determine the finalists,...
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Keep that just-bought produce market freshMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - You went to your local market, you picked up some beautiful asparagus and plump strawberries. Now what? Resist the urge to wash your bounty and put it into the refrigera...
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'Top Chef' enjoys Wheeling flavor in final challengeMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - When the "Top Chef" wannabes put their skills to the test in the final elimination challenge before the season finale, they did it in a Wheeling restaurant. Chef Rick Tr...