For Midwesterners, arriving in wine country means hopping a plane or driving for days. Or does it? In the last two decades, wineries have sprung … Read more ›
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Dine Away Hunger May 16
Dine Away Hunger comes to Southeast DuPage County on Wednesday, May 16. On that day, eat at the following restaurants and they’ll generously donate 10% … Read more ›
West suburban farmers market guide 2012
If you’re looking to add the freshest fruits, vegetables, baked goods, cheeses and flowers to your dinner table, look no further than in your own … Read more ›
Dole ‘Seven Lettuces’ bagged salad recalled by company
Cases of bagged salad distributed by Dole Fresh Vegetables have been recalled because a New York state test of some of the salad found salmonella … Read more ›
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The Dish: Paula Deen's Kitchen serves up classic southern comfort food at Harrah's Joliet
On April 5, 2012, Paula Deen brought her southern-style buffet and restaurant to the Chicago area via Harrah's Casino in Joliet. Even with all the … Read more ›
The Cheap Eater: Standard Grill in Westmont
“Knowledge is power,” read my prescient fortune cookie. In ways good and bad, knowledge alters the way your brain interprets food. If presented with two … Read more ›
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The Dish: Morton's Steakhouse Winemaker Dinner Series with Peter Mondavi of Charles Krug Winery
On the evening of March 3, 2012, Morton's Steakhouse on 65 East Wacker Place along with Peter Mondavi, Co-Proprietor of Charles Krug Winery, hosted the … Read more ›
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The Dish: OMango, Flavors of India
When eating Indian food, there is nothing I love more than ripping hot naan with my hands and dipping it in flavorful curry and scooping … Read more ›
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2012 James Beard Foundation Awards nominees have roots in the Chicago suburbs
The James Beard Foundation (http://jamesbeard.org), is a highly recognized and respected organization in anyone who's anyone, and aspiring to be someone, in the culinary world. … Read more ›
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Yummy Veggie Chili Recipe
Yeast-Free Vegetarian Chili Ingredients: • 1 large yellow onion, diced small • 3 14.5-oz cans red kidney beans, drained • 3 14.5-oz cans small red … Read more ›
