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Quote of the DayHelpfulHelen describing China getting around to banning certain chemicals from their foods.

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Local Presents

I was talking over the summer to a journalist. I asked why he did not have a blog. He said that he did not think he could do the daily chatter, getting regular posts up thing. He said he feared lists...

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Baked Lame at Rodity's

I've heard (more than once) that Rodity's is the place Greeks/Greek-Americans visit more than any other in Chicago's Greektown. Despite my constant quest for authenticity, I have not been there myself....

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Corruption You Can Use

That's more like it, Blago the Bookie.

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More Local Gifts

Via the Stew, a link to a whole host of Illinois food companies. I know some of these people, and would comment more if (or when) I have time.

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Nothing Says I Love You Better Than Several Loaves of Bread

Freddy's TodayNice deal. We purchase a pork tenderloin sandwich, change of pace, with the red gravy; a very large prosciutto sandwich on focaccia (so large we bring half home); we get a free sample of...

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The Dilemma of Being a Good Dad

Leftovers (of local food) or take the girlz to Five Guys.

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The Year in Local

Semi-maudlin, quasi-spiritual Thanksgiving piece, check; holiday gift guide, check; the last step towards legitimacy, the year-end review. I am so there. Myself and my family found it easier than ever...

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They Grow Up So Quickly

It seems like just yesterday it was eggs drowned in soy sauce. Now, it's pig ear salad at Mado.NB: while pig ears and trout seem fine to her sensibilities, ragu bianco or a white ragu of pork and...

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Vital Roadtrips - 2009 - Part I

To BloomingtonThe more I wear a hole in my Priceline account, the happier I make my wife. She never tires of the road. We returned last night from various parts in Kentucky and Indiana (and almost...

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(Not So) Deep Thought

Is there anything more frustratingly annoying than turning on a computer that's been idle for two weeks? The 100's of e-mails loading, the thousandth new MS patch, virus scans, finding the annoying AOL...

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Eat Local Nationwide

This is not exactly a fresh piece of article, but when doing some research in Indiana last week, I did happen to come across this listing of some grocery stores around the US that specialize in local...

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Eat Indiana Local

The VI family spends a fair amount of time in Wisconsin. While we never tire of Madison, and have much of the state to explore still (whitefish livers in Bayfield here we come!), I am also ready to...

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Eat Local Arnold's Meat

For those interested in eating local meats, Arnold Farms will be at the forthcoming winter markets (details some other time). I've copied below, their latest e-mail. If you want ordering info or price...

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What's Local at...

It'll be another week until Green City Market re-convenes, and then will there be anything but pork? Eat local fans may think their options limited, but a bit of out and about finds plenty of options....

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And What's Local, Caputo's

I did not want to go to Caputo's. My wife and I needed Caffe Italia, both for a reprieve from the cold Bungalow and for a new pound of morning coffee. But my wife cannot be on that stretch of Harlem...

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Roadtripmania - Wisconsin Fish Fry

I promised last week to provide many roadtrip ideas in 2009. The road allows you to explore regional cuisines, and it allows you to find foodstuffs to take home. A prime part of the regional cuisine...

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Fish Fry Wisconsin Cont.

They Write E-MailsI got this advice from chicagostylehotdog on some Wisconsin fish fries In your hunt for a close Wisconsin fish fry, I suggest Beer Belly's on Layton in Milwaukee. Great pan fried...

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Wbat's New - Cassie's Green Grocer

Liquor'd UpIt came on the txt messenger, via e-mail and through the Facebook group. Cassie's damn happy to have received her liquor license. She promises local beer and North Shore Distillery spirits,...

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Yes I'm Nutz

Presentation Tonight (1/15/09) - Oak Park - Local Eating in the WinterA month or so ago, I was asked to participate in a presentation in Oak Park on winter local eating. There would be a grower, a...

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