Some of us may not be proud that the number one food consumed in America in July is hot dogs. But it’s
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If you’ve read my blogs, you know that I often refer to cooking as a sport. I recently met Mike Battaglia, the
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Are you looking for something different to do for your next night out? Perhaps to view modern art while eating waffle sandwiches
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It’s Monday morning and I have mangoes on the mind. How many ingredients can you think of that go as well with
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I look forward to this time of year for many reasons… the Fox River is open for boating, the days until the
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Cinco de Mayo is just days away and, if you haven’t made plans to celebrate, we have some ideas for you. The
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I’ve long enjoyed going to Pasquesi Home and Gardens in Barrington for unique houseware items, when I need to buy a gift
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Two of downtown Barrington’s hottest restaurants, McGonigal’s Pub and the Park Avenue Restaurant and Wine Bar, share a secret ingredient. He’s the
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In my opinion, the two best things about any holiday are family time and food. And Easter is no exception. Traditions run
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You’re never going to believe this! Barrington mom, local chef and cookbook author, Kelly Donlea, is sharing her top secret family recipe
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Once a year in Barrington, the finest local chefs all come together in one place to serve up a special menu of
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The month of March is one big party for a local couple that has built a thriving Barrington business around their shared
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It’s the eve of Christmas Eve and and I’ll be cooking for tomorrow’s family festivities late into the night. With my favorite
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