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‘A fresh market on steroids’: Expansive new grocery store opens in Vernon Hills

‘A fresh market on steroids’: Expansive new grocery store opens in Vernon Hills

The newest grocery store in Vernon Hills opened to the public Wednesday with a huge selection meant to serve a diverse community.

 
Want to make better pesto? Add spinach

Want to make better pesto? Add spinach

This recipe for Simply Better Pesto won’t smack the taste buds with basil. Here the basil is tempered with spinach for a sauce that’s lighter in flavor, and simply better.

 
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Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail

Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail

Getting outside generally improves mental and physical health. But too often, campers and hikers resort to the convenience of processed foods high in saturated fat, salt and sugar. Here’s how to rethink campsite cooking to eat healthy while acting healthy.

 
Make vegetables the main character, starting with this colorful Hawaiian dish

Make vegetables the main character, starting with this colorful Hawaiian dish

In this refreshing vegan recipe, sautéed sugar snap peas are piled on a spread of creamy, miso-and-lemon-flavored whipped tofu, then drizzled with a sizzling, aromatic soy-ginger oil. It’s a spectacular dish that comes together quickly and can be served as a vegetarian main or substantial side dish.

 
A soothing cup of herbal tea can begin in your garden

A soothing cup of herbal tea can begin in your garden

Drink a fragrant cup of herbal tea, and the intoxicating scent of steeped herbs might calm your mind before you even take a sip. Even better is when they come from your own backyard herb garden.

 
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5 things you should always do even if a recipe doesn’t say to

5 things you should always do even if a recipe doesn’t say to

Whether through an assumption of common knowledge or author neglect, not everything you need to know is explicitly written out in every recipe. Here are some of the most important things to always do when it comes time to cook a variety of dishes.

 
Ayesha Curry’s Cast-Iron ‘Fruit Cake’ is foolproof when dessert time is tight

Ayesha Curry’s Cast-Iron ‘Fruit Cake’ is foolproof when dessert time is tight

The desserts in Ayesha Curry’s cookbook “The Seasoned Life” are all easy to make. She calls this one in particular something of a cheater recipe because it uses a box of cake mix.

 
Farmers markets this week

Farmers markets this week

Here’s a look at what’s happening at farmers markets in the suburbs this week, June 24-30, 2026.

 
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