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Recipe: Reindeer Dip

From The Little Traveler‘s Gourmet Department, where we only do easy & delicious: Ingredients: 1c Robert Rothschild S’mores Dip* 2 T small marshmallows cut in half 2 T chopped salted, roasted peanuts 2T chopped Super White Chocolate Wafers* Directions: Mix all of the above and serve with Robert Rothschild Chocolate Dipping Pretzels,* Cinnamon Honey Dipping [...]

We’re talking Turkey with Renee Ferguson

It’s Monday, two days before Thanksgiving. Grocery stores hum with shoppers, turkeys practically fly out of the in-store butcher shops and freezers. Shoppers head home to begin preparing Thanksgiving dinners…and very soon, novices as well as experts may experience the dreaded Thanksgiving ‘turkey trauma’. Rest easy. “Talk Turkey to Me,” authored by our local Butterball-trained [...]

Crock Pot Chicken Recipes South of the Border Chicken

What You Need: 3 T canola oil 4 lg. chicken breast 1 (19 oz) can of enchilada sauce 2 (11 oz) cans cream of chicken soup 1 (4.25 oz) can black olives, sliced 2 dozen corn tortillas 1 lg. onion, chopped 1 (8 oz) pkg. taco style cheese   How to Make It:   Place [...]

Kid’s Eat FREE on Halloween at Applebee’s!

NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS FOR KIDS ON HALLOWEEN AS APPLEBEE’S PROVIDES FREE KIDS MEAL   CHICAGO- Kids eat free on Halloween! Your local Chicago area Applebee’s is encouraging your family to dine at Applebee’s this October 31st to receive up to two FREE Kid’s Meals with one adult entrée purchase. You may choose from a [...]

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Dinner at Arrowhead Restaurant & Bar

This year, why not enjoy your holiday and leave all that shopping, cooking and cleaning to the professionals?   Host your Thanksgiving Day Dinner at Arrowhead Restaurant & Bar, the country club-style dining and entertainment facility serving the award winning Arrowhead Golf Club. Located at 26w151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton, just west of Naperville Road, Arrowhead [...]

How to Make Apple Teeth

Kind of creepy, but very healthy, these treats are sure to get your guests talking. All you need is an apple and a few slivered almonds and you can create your own grotesque teeth too.   Supplies Needed:   1 apple (makes 4 sets of teeth) Sliced almonds   Also, keep on hand a knife [...]

Dr. Nate: How to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthier Food

Parents’ influence on the diet of their children is enormous.  While that may not be suprising news, recent food research shows startling information on this topic, including faulty parental views of childhood obesity, how children perceive food within a family setting, and how children’s involvement with food preparation impacts their dietary choices. Steps You Can [...]

“Clean Your Plate” Is Not Always The Way To Go For Healthy Kids

According to obesity researchers, the United States obesity rate has more than doubled for preschoolers and adolescents-and more than tripled for ages 6 to 11-over the past 30 years. Obese children are at greater risk for health problems such as diabetes and heart disease, and often carry these problems into adulthood. So, how do parents [...]

Watermelon Sorbet

          Sorbet is an easy treat to make for any occasion.         Ingredients   3 cups water 1 cup sugar 4 cups seeded, chopped watermelon 1/4 cup lime juice   4 Tbsp. vodka or your preferred alcohol (optional)       Preparation:   In a medium saucepan, over [...]

Make Ahead Food Ideas for 4th of July Entertaining

  Are you planning a big shin-dig for Independence Day? If so, consider some of these make-ahead food ideas for 4th of July entertaining. Making some of the food up to a week before the big day will enable you to relax and enjoy yourself.   Begin by creating a budget for your event. Choose [...]

Grapes & Guys…pairing wine with men

Imagine my delight when Jan Gibson of  Gibby’s Wine Den (1772 S. Randall Rd., Geneva) asked me if I’d like to host a book signing event at her shop.  Because what goes together better than sassy Chick Lit and tasty Wine?  Not much. I didn’t want the event to be just about the book; I [...]

Applebee’s 2nd Annual Extinguish Your Hunger

Fox Valley—Applebee’s in Chicago invited their Neighborhood Firefighters to show off their equipment to Guests over the weekend. For the 2nd Annual Extinguish Your Hunger promotion each of the 34 Applebee’s in Chicagoland invited fire personnel from the closest fire stations to interact with their Guests. The firefighters brought their trucks, engines and ambulances so [...]

Chicken Tortilla Soup – Cinco de Mayo

          Chicken Tortilla Soup Ingredients : 2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 4 teaspoons Pepper Sauce 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.) 2 tablespoons uncooked rice 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 [...]

Treat someone special on Sunday

Is mom’s favorite breakfast, lunch, dinner or brunch? Treat her to a meal out, and tell her thanks a bunch! Atwater’s – 15 S. River Ln., Geneva – 630.208.7433 Seating from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm for a brunch buffet Big Fish Grille – 1602 Commons Dr., Geneva – 630.232.2222 Mothers Day Champagne Brunch with [...]

Planning an English Tea to celebrate the Royal Wedding?

It seems like “the colonies” are almost as excited about Will and Kate’s upcoming Royal Wedding as the kingdom itself. We know many of you are planning to celebrate in with a proper English Tea, and The Little Traveler has everything you’ll need to make your English Tea utterly authentic. Sticky Fingers Bakeries makes the [...]