OFFBEAT: Schererville TV chef joins Emeril at 2013 Housewares show

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Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, November 15, 2012

Anthony Bourdain's Layover in Chicago Kicks-off Season 2 on the Travel Channel starring OTAH Artist-in-Residence Bruce Elliott and weekend two for 'The Perfect Garden' by Theresa Carilli --- Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor.

Do-It-Yourself Candy Corn

Candy Corn, a long time American treat

Food Network's Jeff Mauro of "Sandwich King"

Chicago's Jeff Mauro, the self-proclaimed "Sandwich King," is starting his third season of the Food Network series of the same name, in addition to a new primetime Food Network series called "$24 in 24" launching Sept. 23.

OFFBEAT: Chicago 'Sandwich King' Ready with New Food Network Series '$24 In 24'

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OFFBEAT: Roby, pastry chef favorite of Martha Stewart, now a Chicagoland staple

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Guy Fieri and Martie Duncan on "Food Network Star"

Guy Fieri directs contestant Martie Duncan during a challenge on Season 8 of cable's Food Network's series "Food Network Star."

OFFBEAT: Reader recommends watching 'entertaining friend' on 'Food Network Star'

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Paula Deen's Kitchen Restaurant Gift Shop at Harrah's Casino and Hotel in Joliet

A wide selection of food items, furniture, dishes, cookware, cookbooks and clothing is sold at the retail gift shop in the new Paula Deen's Kitchen at Harrah's Casino and Hotel in Joliet, Ill.

In the kitchen with Giada: Food network star cooks dinner in 60 minutes or less

Even a kitchen goddess like Giada de Laurentiis — she of the bright smile and beautiful cheekbones who always seems at ease wielding a large knife and stirring pots of simmering red sauce while chatting to her TV audience — faces the familiar 4 p.m. weeknight question of what to cook for din…

In the kitchen with Food Network star Giada de Laurentiis

Even a kitchen goddess like Giada de Laurentiis faces the familiar weeknight question of what to cook for dinner that's fast, easy and tasty.

IUN hosts Leadership & Success programs

GARY | Indiana University Northwest Chapter of the National Society of Leadership & Success is presenting a line-up of internationally known speakers this Fall who will appear via a live satellite feed. The public as well as the campus community is welcome.

CPHS students meet Food Network's Guy Fieri

CROWN POINT | The Food Network's Guy Fieri is a strong supporter of the ProStart program and includes ProStart students in his show as he tours.

Region's assets help unite tourism goals

Bethany Albanese displays a handful of Crunch Bears, which will be featured on Food Network's "Unwrapped" last October.

Paula Deen

Food Network personality Paula Deen appeared in Indianapolis on Saturday to host a charity stage show, which included some cooking, along with lots of audience banter.

Albanese Candy

Seasonal gift baskets are available at Albanese Confectionery's retail store.

Albanese Candy

Bethany Albanese displays a handful of Crunch Bears, which will be featured on Food Network's "Unwrapped" on Oct. 4.

Albanese Candy

After the gummies go through a drying process, they're mixed in a giant tumbler at the Albanese factory.

Cooking Couple

COOKING COUPLE - - Paula Deen and husband Michael have been touring with a live stage show that features the couple bantering with audiences. Not all the jokes sat well with local fans.