The Great 2015 TasteFest hosted by the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce lived up to its name, providing an amazing selection of
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A Classic Favorite with an Exciting Twist! Not only is that how you will feel about the atmosphere when you’re in Grassroots
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School is back in session and, although at first glance things seem easier to manage, they’re really not. While we’re adjusting to
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With stone fruit back in season, fresh peaches are reappearing in recipes around Barrington. They’re playing a special role in this week’s
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The Tasty Tuesday initiative in Barrington 220 elementary schools is inspiring parents to incorporate the featured ingredient of the month into more
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Now that the new school year is in full swing, the Barrington 220 School District has brought back “Tasty Tuesday”, a lunchtime
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Coming up this Friday and Saturday is one of my favorite events in Barrington. Over the years I have enjoyed attending, volunteering,
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At my church, Willow Creek this past Sunday, our pastor Bill Hybels was discussing the importance of celebrating Dads on Father’s Day.
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Mother’s Day is this weekend. As a mother of three, I can tell you one thing. Unless she insists otherwise, your Mom
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With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, we have a recipe duo to get you in the mood. Nothing says “fiesta”
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There’s something cooking at the Barrington 220 school district. It’s a Future Chefs competition for all children in grades 4-5. The competition
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I sometimes find the holiday merchandising a bit much, when in-your-face gimmicks and knick-knacks greet me at every store. But come Easter
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When it comes to saving money on groceries, as you may know, I do not promote the use of coupons. Instead, I
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We hear people around Barrington buzzing about the variety of delicious foods found at Heinen’s. Hot topics include the prepared foods, deli
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It’s Tasty Tuesday time again at District 220 schools, and the ingredient of the month for February is grapefruit. Tasty Tuesday is
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