Jacky Runice
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Challenge cooks wow judges with creative dishesSep 14, 2016 6:00 am - The 2016 Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge is off and running and now we've got the first two contestants heading into Round 2. In Challenge 1, Craig Brannan of L...
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Midwest travel: Richardson Adventure Farm salutes 'Star Trek' in cornSep 10, 2016 7:25 am - Chicago Made in the Windy City A celebration of all of the great things being made in Chicago, the Andersonville City Made Fest features an array of Chicago-ba...
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Challenge 1: Cara Kretz wanted to use vanilla extract in all componentsSep 07, 2016 6:00 am - Many factors went into my final dish: Vanilla Coke Grilled Skirt Steak with Mashed Purple Yams and Candied Bacon-Wrapped Onion Ring Stuffed with Spicy Black Beans. I want...
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Challenge 1: Hazel Oreluk makes an apricot sauce for her chicken breast dinnerSep 07, 2016 6:00 am - I prepared Chicken Breast with Apricot Sauce, and Parsnip and Potato Chips with Sour Cream and Chives Dip, an easy-to-make, budget-friendly meal for someone who has limi...
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Challenge 1: Craig Brannan makes a sweet potato puree to go with skirt steakSep 07, 2016 6:00 am - I was so happy to learn that skirt steak was the protein that I had to use in Challenge 1. The Madagascar vanilla definitely worked well in both the marinade for the skir...
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Challenge 2: Daniel Imburgia talks International TacosSep 07, 2016 6:00 am - I prepared what I am calling International Tacos, a four-layer taco that has a lot of different flavors. The Mexican-inspired apricot chipotle sour cream sauce on the bo...
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Midwest travel: Talent winner kicks off Randhurst Village Street FestSep 03, 2016 7:24 am - Chicago Taking it to the streets Suburban Chicago's Got Talent winner San Star Sandburg will show off her vocal talents, along with finalists from the competition, durin...
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Dooley's in West Dundee tweaks Irish cuisineAug 30, 2016 6:00 am - You needn't wait for St. Patrick's Day to garner a cozy Irish sensibility - just get to West Dundee's Dooley's Irish Ale House, where the warmth and whiskey are a waitin...
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Midwest travel: Expect unusual performance art at Chicago Fringe FestAug 27, 2016 7:23 am - Chicago On the fringe You never know what you're going to come across at the 2016 Chicago Fringe Festival, which features 50 groups in about 200 uncommon performances by...
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Midwest travel: Do you have the chops to win Bruce Springsteen Singing Contest?Aug 20, 2016 7:22 am - Chicago Sing like Bruce, win a free stay The West Loop's new Hotel Chicago - Illinois Medical District is giving away free overnight stays to anyone who can prove they a...