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‘It’s really pretty’: Heinen’s grocery store opens in Naperville

‘It’s really pretty’: Heinen’s grocery store opens in Naperville

The fifth Heinen’s grocery store in the Chicago area opened Wednesday in Naperville with a packed parking lot and rave reviews. “I love it. It’s really pretty, and they have a really good selection of produce,” one Naperville mom said. Heinen’s is the rare family-owned and family-run grocery chain.

 
Espresso lemonade an unexpected refresher

Espresso lemonade an unexpected refresher

Combining espresso with lemonade may seem counterintuitive but results in a sublime, refreshing drink. The sweet-tart notes from the lemon and sugar offset the pleasant bitterness of the espresso.

 
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Cucumber bounty calls for creativity, and this sweet and spicy salad

Cucumber bounty calls for creativity, and this sweet and spicy salad

You will love the simplicity of this delicious dish, which started amid a flourishing garden of fresh cucumbers. I had just picked about 25 of them and I wanted to come up with something different to make with cucumbers as the main ingredient. And, thus, this Sweet and Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad was born.

 
There are tasty, easy alternatives to ultra-processed foods

There are tasty, easy alternatives to ultra-processed foods

My guess: You’re going to see a lot about ultra-processed foods during this year and possibly beyond. Yes, ultra-processed foods provide convenience. But a salad with fresh organic vegetables and a bottled organic dressing doesn’t take that long to make. And this Summertime Pasta Salad is packed with “real” ingredients.

 
Through plague, scurvy and heat, lemonade has always been there for us

Through plague, scurvy and heat, lemonade has always been there for us

On some level, lemons have always been looking out for us, even if we insist on making them the sourpuss in our sayings. Try this recipe for a lemonade that’s bursting with bright, puckery flavor.

 
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5 food additives that might be bad for your health — and how to avoid them

5 food additives that might be bad for your health — and how to avoid them

One reason ultra-processed foods might be so hazardous to your health is that they’re often loaded with chemical additives, such as synthetic emulsifiers, preservatives and sugar substitutes. Here are five additives that have been linked to health problems – along with ways that you can spot and steer clear of them.

 
This edamame, tofu and miso salad packs in protein, umami and crunch

This edamame, tofu and miso salad packs in protein, umami and crunch

This protein-packed vegan salad features soy three ways: bright green edamame, baked tofu and a dressing made with miso. Crunchy and colorful bell pepper, cucumber and daikon radish play supporting roles, alongside a dressing that also stars apricot preserves and sesame oil, both of which balance out the umami notes.

 
Turn summer’s best vegetables into a colorful, gently spiced korma

Turn summer’s best vegetables into a colorful, gently spiced korma

Saucy and rich, this korma is packed with summer vegetables. You can use whatever vegetables you have on hand — fresh or frozen — but a colorful variety is ideal. Yogurt and homemade cashew broth are common additions to kormas, but this streamlined dairy-free version uses light coconut milk and cashew butter.

 
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