3 Reasons Why Gift Cards are the Perfect Gift this Year It is no secret that the coronavirus pandemic practically shut down America overnight. While social distancing has been vital in combating the deadly virus, it has led to over 100,000 American small business establishments shutting their doors…
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Chicagoland is considered by tourists, locals, and professional critiques to be a city that knows how to eat! From pizza to pasta, brats to burgers, tacos to Thai food, there is absolutely no shortage of options. It's time to recognize the best Chicago Northwest sandwiches in honor of National…
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It's National Noodle Day (October 6)! Let's get cozy and explore our noodle options of Chicago Northwest. From classic Italian cuisines to authentic Asian dishes, the Chicago Northwest suburbs have countless fantastic dining options. Noodles are a staple food, especially as it gets chillier, in many…
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In this day and age, the majority of Americans are working from home offices and surviving off of ancient coffee pots and mundane Keurig cups. So it is safe to assume that all of our taste buds are growing stale and are craving some new and revitalized flavors. Fortunately, there are plenty of…
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Current events are leaving most Americans stir-crazy and longing for something new and exciting. Why not salvage the weather while we have it and pick up the healthy habit of cycling. The benefits of cycling are almost as endless as the scenic trails you could soon be exploring in the Chicago…
Read MoreWhether you pronounce it "yeer-ro", "jai-ro" or "gear-o," gyros are tasty and famous Greek-American sandwiches that you don't need to be able to pronounce to enjoy. Traditional gyros are thinly-sliced, seasoned lamb, beef or chicken, placed in a pita or flatbread with seasoned onions and tomatoes…
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The Chicago Northwest suburbs offer a variety of exciting local craft breweries to wet your palate. Here are five hardworking and unique local breweries bound to leave a lasting impression. Choose from a wide selection of hazy IPAs, barrel-aged stouts, fruited sours, hefeweizens, vintage ales…
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July is National Ice Cream Month in America - not that we need an excuse to celebrate! Fortunately, there are plenty of tasty options for frozen treat connoisseurs in Chicago Northwest. Treat yourself with something sweet, and try your best to avoid the inevitable brain freeze at these 10 top frozen…
Read Morefrom: Heather Larson, Meet Chicago Northwest Servings: 2 Ingredients: 4 lamb shoulder chops or sirloin chops, 1/2 inch thick 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped 1/4 cup green onion, sliced 1 tsp instant beef bouillon granules, 1/4 inch dice 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup…
Read Morefrom: Heather Larson, Meet Chicago Northwest Servings: 6 Ingredients: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breast 12 ounces kielbasa 2 Tbsp peanut oil 1 medium onion 2 stalks celery, diced 1 Tbsp garlic, minced 1 small green pepper, diced 28 ounces tomatoes, diced 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce 1 tsp…
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