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Gretchen’s table: Tis the season for this crumble — if you can find plums

Gretchen’s table: Tis the season for this crumble — if you can find plums

When it comes to desserts, nothing is easier than a crumble made with fresh, seasonal fruit. In fall, that means one thing: plump and juicy Italian prune plums, which start ripening in August and if we’re lucky, are available through most of September.

 
Hormel makes $1 billion bet on chicken

Hormel makes $1 billion bet on chicken

Hormel Foods is branching into a new — and wildly popular — meat category with a deal to acquire a chicken company for more than $1 billion.

 
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The Banchet Awards announce 2027 chef and restaurant finalists in Chicago

The Banchet Awards announce 2027 chef and restaurant finalists in Chicago

The 2027 Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence have announced finalists in 12 categories plus three special recipients, including two pioneering chefs and an iconic deli in Chicago. New this year, The Banchets will present its inaugural Environmental Leadership Award to chef Sarah Stegner, co-owner of Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook.

 
This one-pan Speedy Tuna Noodle Casserole forgoes the oven

This one-pan Speedy Tuna Noodle Casserole forgoes the oven

This week, the weather finally cooled down a bit, signaling the beginning of casserole season. My Nana’s tuna casserole is tasty, but it takes a while to prepare and bake. That’s why, when I came across a quick tuna casserole recipe from Serious Eats, I thought I’d take a look.

 
Dining out: National Taco Day, LAGO expanding to Glenview, fall fondue and more

Dining out: National Taco Day, LAGO expanding to Glenview, fall fondue and more

Fat Rosie’s is honoring National Taco Day on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with 10 street tacos for $25. Also, celebrity chef Fabio Viviani is opening a new LAGO in Glenview, and Melting Pot and Fry the Coop are both offering new menu items.

 
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It’s a Prohibition-era classic. How to make a Cider Cup cocktail.

It’s a Prohibition-era classic. How to make a Cider Cup cocktail.

During Prohibition, when bartenders had to get scrappy, cider-based cocktails like the Cider Cup gained real traction — lower-proof, easy to disguise, but still full of flavor and finesse. Here’s a different take.

 
Lennon’s closes, but tacos, gyros and men’s clothing coming to downtown Naperville

Lennon’s closes, but tacos, gyros and men’s clothing coming to downtown Naperville

Fall officially started last week, but the change in the landscape’s not the only thing going on in downtown Naperville. Lennon’s at 16 W. Jefferson Ave. abruptly closed ...

 

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