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Sweet treats

Guides

Take a chocolate tour of Chicago’s northern suburbs

Cheryl Eugenio -
Chocolate is the answer; who cares what the question is.
Guides

Candy sushi is the sweet treat taking over Chicagoland

Cheryl Eugenio -
Sushi has never been cooler (or sweeter!).
Parenting

Why Paczki Day is the best holiday

Matt Boresi -
Plus favorite places to get Paczkis
At Home

5 easy cookie recipes to keep the holiday season simple

Katie Adams -
Minimal time and effort for the ultimate payout.
At Home

From-scratch recipes to celebrate National Brownie Day

Megan Murray Elsener -
Get baking!
Guides

The Thanksgiving pie showdown: Pumpkin vs. Sweet Potato

Taylor Wood -
Long live Eating Season!
Guides

Holiday baking just got easier for families with Foodstirs

Shannan Younger -
A Q&A with co-founder Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Guides

Downtown Wheaton is a sweet treat waiting to be savored

Elizabeth Diffin -
The best places to shop and sneak a treat (or two).
Guides

Chocolate heaven is just west of Chicago

Shannan Younger -
Top shops to celebrate National Chocolate Day.
Things to Do

3 reasons to love Glazed and Infused this fall

Stephanie Benavidez -
Ooey gooey goodness.
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