Water street studios: Illuminate

Illuminate

Water Street Studio announces its first themed showIlluminate in which all pieces reflect the theme of “light”

Illuminate explores light in all of its forms and is open to conceptual interpretation. This will be a dimly lit show, with the gallery's house lights off and sporadic track lights on.

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Appetizer: Thai chicken salad

Thai Chicken Salad

Have you been invited over to a potluck, game night, or book club meeting and need to bring an appetizer? Think Asian fair with this Thai Chicken Salad appetizer.

Creamy peanut sauce, cooked chicken, and seasonings blend perfectly in this Asian-inspired appetizer. Serve with toasted baguette slices, pita chips, melba toast, Triscuit crackers, or buttery type crackers.

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Capturing the spirit of land and nature

Capturing the Spirit of Land and Nature

The McHenry County Plein Air Painters, local “plein air” (in the open air) artists, capture the spirit of land and nature, and transform it into expressive paintings and drawings.

Enjoy the beauty of McHenry County Conservation District sites through the eyes of an artist. Works on display were completed over the last year. Participating artists include Dee Abbate, Lucy Dellapina, Johanna Gullick, Julie Jansen, Karyl Shields, Barbara Sistak-Baur, and Alice Schank.

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Chili mac soup

Chili Mac Soup

A friend of mine wanted to serve her kids a hot and tasty meal on a tight budget. While playing around in the kitchen with a few freezer items and whatever was in the pantry, she created a tasty soup that the kids love.

This hearty main dish Chili Mac Soup is made with a secret ingredient; Hamburger Helper Chili Macaroni.

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Asian steak salad

Asian Steak Salad

Not too long ago, I went to a library book sale and purchased a bag of cookbooks. This included the Betty Crocker Heart Healthy Cookbook which drew me in by the colorful cover.

Written in partnership with one of America's most respected cardiologists and a nutritionist from the Bell Institute of Health & Nutrition, this complete resource is packed with over 140 tempting recipes plus information and advice that will do your heart—and your family—good.

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Nature at night

Nature at Night

Do you ever wonder what is going on outside in the darkness? What animals are active? What is happening up in our sky? Join the Prairieview Education Center for educational activities about nocturnal animals and explore the night sky.

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Whole Foods: Gluten-free baking class

Gluten-free Baking Class

Have you been diagnosed with Celiac disease or recently been placed on a gluten-free diet? Need to learn how to revise your kitchen to include gluten-free snacks? Then sign up for a special Gluten-Free Baking Class at Whole Foods in Northbrook.

Don't let a gluten-free diet hold you back from enjoying your favorite desserts. Come and learn how to make a variety of gluten-free tasty treats!

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