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Get a free ice cream cone on Tuesday!

Get a free ice cream cone on Tuesday!
Tuesday is Free Cone Day at Haagen-Dazs Shops. When you visit any participating store on May 8 between 4-8 p.m. , you’ll  get a free cone with your favorite Haagen-Dazs ice cream flavor. To find out the the shop nearest  you, click here... Read more »
By Judy Marcus,
May 6, 2012 at 11:15 am
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"60 Minutes" story: Are you rethinking sugar?

"60 Minutes" story: Are you rethinking sugar?
Writing this blog has been too good of an excuse to indulge in sugar. And long before I saw a recent “60 Minutes” interview lambasting the white stuff, I  tried to find a cookie recipe that required only fruit as a sweetener–either bananas or dates or prunes or some other fruit used separately or in combination. Sorry... Read more »
By Judy Marcus,
April 4, 2012 at 4:24 pm
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Jay Cutler: The surprising dish he ate at Fleming's

Jay Cutler: The surprising dish he ate at Fleming's
Jay Cutler, the quarterback of the Chicago Bears, often orders fish at Fleming’s in Lincolnshire. What makes his menu choice surprising is that Fleming’s is known as a steakhouse. My friend Sandy and I were at Fleming’s for a special tasting of menu items paired with cocktails and wines. According to our server and a... Read more »
By Judy Marcus,
March 21, 2012 at 11:55 am
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Rick Bayless told me how to cook salmon

Rick Bayless told me how to cook salmon
Last year, I didn’t have the nerve to say a word to him. But last Saturday night at the frenzied-but-fabulous For the Love of Chocolate gala, we arrived early before the hordes descended on Rick Bayless. I got a chance to talk to him and asked him what is the best way for a home cook... Read more »
By Judy Marcus,
February 27, 2012 at 10:05 am
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Don't miss this Saturday night party

Don't miss this Saturday night party
That’s right. One of the most fabulous parties of the year–especially for sugar fans–is taking place this Saturday night. It’s the black-tie affair fete: For the Love of Chocolate. The gala promises luscious food–both sweet and savory–from dozens of top chefs, including Rick Bayless, Paurl Virant, Graham Elliot and Paul Kahan. Expect chocolate-themed rooms such as... Read more »
By Judy Marcus,
February 20, 2012 at 10:08 am
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The best Tres Leches cake is in...Glencoe?

The best Tres Leches cake is in...Glencoe?
Odd as it may seem, I just indulged in the best Tres Leches cake ever in a hamburger restaurant in Glencoe. But it wasn’t just any burger place. It was Everest Burger, which features gourmet burgers–everything from hamburgers made with beef from grass-fed cows to wild salmon burgers to veggie burgers. The buns are made from... Read more »
By Judy Marcus,
February 15, 2012 at 3:54 pm
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Two-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse for Valentine's Day

Two-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse for Valentine's Day
Hey, Valentine’s Day is almost here. Want to fool your special someone into thinking you’re a gourmet cook? Here’s your opportunity. Honestly, it just doesn’t get any easier than this. Not  unless you buy a box of candy from Fanny May or Godiva.  But you wouldn’t score nearly as many points. Plus, you’d probably have to... Read more »
By Judy Marcus,
February 8, 2012 at 12:02 pm
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Make your own Campbell's Soup

Make your own Campbell's Soup
Confession here: Sometimes I make casseroles for dinner. And yes, I still  make that old 1950s favorite: tuna casserole. I know. Totally uncool. Especially since the recipe requires a can of Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup.  And even their Healthy Request version has 410 mg. of sodium per 1/2 cup serving. I also make a... Read more »
By Judy Marcus,
January 10, 2012 at 12:36 pm
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What not to buy me for Christmas

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I was in Bed, Bath and Beyond the other day, and I was amazed to find that cupcakes have taken over the holiday season. There were cupcake-related items on display everywhere.  It was literally cupcake Christmas overkill. My curiosity got to me  so I did a bit of  online investigating and found out that not only did... Read more »
By Judy Marcus,
December 13, 2011 at 1:54 pm
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The one cookbook I'm giving for Christmas

The one cookbook I'm giving for Christmas
I have a new favorite cookbook–the new edition of Beat This! Cookbook by Ann Hodgman.  The book is  also beloved by local author Elizabeth Berg, who wrote a blurb and the foreword to the book.  Berg’s praise for the cookbook was definitely part of the reason I picked it up in the first place. And, as it... Read more »
By Judy Marcus,
December 12, 2011 at 11:06 am
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