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Takeout: Check Out Our Local Favorites!
Are you tired of cooking every meal every day? There are fantastic local takeout options!
Continue readingLocal Restaurants To Be Part Of Restaurant Week
The first ever Restaurant Week will take place Feb. 17th-26th and will feature local restaurants from both Plainfield and Shorewood! Check out this special new event for great discounts at local eateries. Below is a list of the participating restaurants and discounts offered: Embers Tap House in Lockport: 20% off
Continue readingDouble Thumbprint Cookies
Recipe from Midwest Living Double Thumb Print Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup-1/3 cup cherry jam or preserves
Continue readingSoup Recipe For A Cold Weekend
This weekend is supposed to be SUPER cold making it perfect weather to enjoy some delicious soup! Here’s a soup recipe to try out this chilly weekend. Check out my Pinterest page for recipes, design ideas, helpful hints and more! Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup Adapted from a recipe by Gal On
Continue readingThanksgiving Prep Tips
Thanksgiving prep needs to start soon as the holiday is already next week! A frozen turkey needs one day to thaw for every 4 pounds. If you are going to brine the turkey, you need to start thawing it a day earlier. Take inventory of cookware and kitchen utensils: Now
Continue readingBack To School Tips For Parents & Back To School Slow Cooker Recipe
Meet the new teacher: Take advantage of any back to school nights or meet and greet sessions with your child’s new teacher. If face to face contact is not available, try to find the teacher’s picture on the school website so that your child can place a face with
Continue readingTips For Cold Weather Grilling
Thinking of grilling for the big game on Sunday? Ensure that your grill is cleared off and the knobs are not frozen. Also, be sure to have lot’s of fuel available because grilling in the cold usually takes longer than warm weather grilling. Allow plenty of time for the grill
Continue readingThe Best Bowl Of Chili I’ve Ever Had
food.com Flickr This bitterly cold day is perfect for enjoying a nice warm bowl of chili…. Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 large chopped onion (yellow or white) 4 minced garlic cloves 2 tablespoons chili powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon
Continue readingCelebrate Valentine’s Day At The Melting Pot
www.meltingpot.com/naperville/specials With Valentine’s Day only a week away, it’s time to start thinking about how you will celebrate with your sweetheart. The Melting Pot fondue restaurant in Naperville is a great spot to enjoy a delicious and romantic meal. They will be featuring a one night only Valentine’s Day menu
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