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Geneva's 60 Men Who Cook 2012: The Video

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I thoroughly enjoyed being a participant in Geneva’s 60 Men Who Cook for the fourth year in a row. For those interested in seeing what it looked like, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce put this video on its YouTube site. (Don’t bother looking for me. I’m better hidden than Waldo. My cherry almond granola on... Read more »
By Joe Grace,
Tuesday at 3:54 pm
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Stan Van Gundy: I'll miss you, my frumpy favorite coach

Stan Van Gundy: I'll miss you, my frumpy favorite coach
Stan Van Gundy is my favorite coach EVER. Now, he’s out of job. According to ESPN: The Magic fired coach Stan Van Gundy on Monday and agreed to part ways with general manager Otis Smith, severing ties with two of the architects of one of the most successful runs in franchise history. Smith and Van... Read more »
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Tuesday at 8:25 am
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Photo of the Day: Welcome to Chicago

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Chicago Police officers keep their eyes on protesters near Randolph and Michigan Avenue. (E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago Tribune) Click here to see more Chicago Tribune photos and coverage of the NATO Summit... Read more »
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"Why is there a hot dog on your car antenna?" and other stories of vehicular vandalism

"Why is there a hot dog on your car antenna?" and other stories of vehicular vandalism
I recently went to go get the car from a nearby parking space to find that the back windshield had suddenly developed a nice-sized hole in it. Normally, holes are not a part of the car’s back windshield. As constructed, the back windshield is meant to keep objects out of the backseat of the car... Read more »
By Joe Grace,
May 20, 2012 at 1:00 pm
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Rooting for Kerry Wood might have been "Cubbie," but it felt so right

Rooting for Kerry Wood might have been "Cubbie," but it felt so right
Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood’s sudden retirement on Friday unleashed a torrent of opinions from Chicago baseball fans and writers running the gamut from “please don’t go, yet” to “good riddance.” My own opinion is fairly simple: I’ll miss you, Kid K. Let’s start with some context. I don’t watch the Cubs because I think... Read more »
By Joe Grace,
May 19, 2012 at 12:08 pm
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60 Men Who Cook: Why are they letting me cook again?

60 Men Who Cook: Why are they letting me cook again?
In my three years as editor of the Kane County Chronicle in the western suburbs, my all-time favorite event every year was participating in “60 Men Who Cook.” I mean, doesn’t this look like fun? I made stuffed grape leaves my first year, red velvet chocolate cake balls my second year and low-sodium raspberry muffins... Read more »
By Joe Grace,
May 10, 2012 at 9:38 am
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No, I won't be celebrating Cinco de Mayo – but I'm glad that it will be celebrated

No, I won't be celebrating Cinco de Mayo – but I'm glad that it will be celebrated
Today, we’re going to talk about something other than food. Finally. Today, we’ll talk about Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo, of course, is the day when we celebrate the Five Great Powers (ketchup, yellow mustard, brown mustard, relish and their leader – Tabasco sauce) finally defeating mayonnaise in the Great Condiment War of 1837... Read more »
By Joe Grace,
May 5, 2012 at 7:50 am
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The Food List Challenge: 100 foods to eat before you die … and where to find them in Chicago

The Food List Challenge: 100 foods to eat before you die … and where to find them in Chicago
Over the last few weeks here at Going for Gusto, I’ve been trying to find out where in Chicago one could find the “100 foods to eat before you die.” Some – such as lobster, cheese fondue and Hostess fruit pies – have been easy to find. Others, such as crickets, nettle tea and squirrel... Read more »
By Joe Grace,
May 4, 2012 at 1:53 pm
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100 foods to eat before you die … and where to find them in Chicago: Spam to Zucchini Flowers

100 foods to eat before you die … and where to find them in Chicago: Spam to Zucchini Flowers
Once upon a time, somebody created “The Food List Challenge,” a selection of 100 foods and drinks that the author believed everyone should try before they die. I looked through the list recently and discovered there were many I had not tried – and some that I didn’t even know where I could try them... Read more »
By Joe Grace,
May 4, 2012 at 6:28 am
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100 foods to eat before you die … and where to find them in Chicago: Root Beer Float to Spaetzle

100 foods to eat before you die … and where to find them in Chicago: Root Beer Float to Spaetzle
Once upon a time, somebody created “The Food List Challenge,” a selection of 100 foods and drinks that the author believed everyone should try before they die. I looked through the list recently and discovered there were many I had not tried – and some that I didn’t even know where I could try them... Read more »
By Joe Grace,
May 3, 2012 at 9:57 am
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