Fall. It’s a time of year when families are busy and warm comfort food returns to the menu. Crock-Pots are a great way to cater to both situations, providing a delicious, moist,
If you’ve read my column here, you know that I like to talk about food. If you’ve wondered about my cooking, and have wanted to try it for yourself, now’s your chance!
An excited crowd gathered outside the new Heinen’s Fine Foods store when they opened their doors for business in Barrington this week. Alongside Barrington Village President, Karen Darch, the twin brothers who
It’s opening week for the new Heinen’s Fine Foods store in Barrington! They’ll officially open for business at 10 a.m. this Wednesday, August 22nd. Heinen’s teams have been hard at work, stocking
What a blazing hot summer it’s been! What’s the best treat on a hot day? Ice cream of course. My family and I have long visited Barrington’s top spots for ice cream,
Smart Ingredients are those that can open up dinner options without and extra trip to the store. There’s one Smart Ingredient that is not a common pantry item, yet its potential for
I’ve lived in Barrington a long time. Long enough to remember no stop lights on Kelsey Road, and also to remember a time when there were very few dining options in town.
The Barrington Farmers market may be small, but it is mighty in the flavor department. There are many ways to bring home delicious, fresh and one-of-a kind tastes from our market each
Some of us may not be proud that the number one food consumed in America in July is hot dogs. But it’s true. 155 million alone will be consumed this upcoming weekend
For our Father’s Day weekend edition of “Barrington EATS”, I’m inspired by a famous quote from a classic movie about a quintessential American dad who lives humbly and makes it big, Forrest
We have a libation theme going this weekend with a number of beverage-centered specials and events taking place in Barrington. With the first day of summer only five days away, merchants downtown
Are you looking for something different to do for your next night out? Perhaps to view modern art while eating waffle sandwiches at the Gap, or fried eggplant and live music alongside
It’s Monday morning and I have mangoes on the mind. How many ingredients can you think of that go as well with fish as they do in a smoothie, yet can also
When I think about Memorial Day food, like most everyone else, I think burgers. There’s a reason they are one the most eaten meals in America. The simple combination base of beef
I look forward to this time of year for many reasons… the Fox River is open for boating, the days until the Barrington pool opens can be counted on our fingers, graduation