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Information on SweetHomeChicago.Net |
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- SweetHomeChicago.net
is a new internet company that offers a variety of great Chicago-style
food packages that can be sent all over America. Got a friend in New
York who might be craving a real Chicago hotdog? Send a Classic Taste
of Chicago package or maybe a Greektown Gyros package. SweetHomeChicago.Net
specializes in packages that represent Chicago's unique variety of food.
In the do-it-yourself packages, one will find the ingredients and the
cooking/assembly instructions. All you need is an address and SweetHomeChicago.Net
will send dinner in a box…Chicago style.
For more
information or to order on-line
www.sweethomechicago.net
or call 1-888-811-5824
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Information on Vosges Haut-Chocolat |
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Vosges Haut-Chocolat,
located at 2105 West Armitage, hand-makes tiny tasty truffles. These
chocolate sensations are made with a touch of different exotic spices.
With confectionery French art, co-owners Katrina Markoff and Julie Lang
create mouth-watering sweets. Imagine paprika, coconut, Indian curry,
ginger, wasabi and mint as only a few of the spices used to join sweet
chocolate. These delicious treats are available at Neiman Marcus and
Dean and Deluca retail stores.
Visit Online
www.vosgeschocolate.com
or call 1-888-301-YUMM
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Information on Ferrara Pan Candy Company
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-This well-known candy-making
company has been in Chicago since 1908. Founded by Salvatore Ferrara,
Ferrara Pan Candy Company specialized in sugarcoated almonds and soon
grew to a bigger variety of sweets. "Pan" in the title proudly explains
the process of some candy growth. Do Red-Hots, Atomic Fireballs, Lemonheads,
Jawbreakers and Boston Baked Beans sound familiar? Treat your taste
buds to a memorable experience.
For
more information on Ferrara Pan Candy Company
Visit their website at
www.ferrarapan.com
Ferrara Pan 7301 W. Harrison St.
Forest Park, IL 60301
Phone: 800-323-1768
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Information on the Sugar Train |
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- This locomotive rolls
through the Lincoln Park Neighborhood on its way to and from the Peerless
Confectionery, a local candy factory. The Sugar Train transports sugar
and corn syrup for the candy making process to begin. Be sure to stay
out of its way, because this train track cuts through parking lots,
streets and backyards of Lincoln Park.
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Information on Matthew Sweet |
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Rock star Matthew Sweet
is originally from Nebraska, but spends a lot of time in Chicago. He
has performed at four different shows this year here in the Windy City.
Find out just why this sweet star thinks of Chicago as his second home.
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