When writing my Heinen’s “4PM Panic” posts, I try to bring you recipes that can be put together easily. Sometimes the panic is not caused by lack of time or effort, but
Shakou Sushi is the location for Barrington Children’s Charities 6th annual Kentucky Derby Party coming up on Saturday, May 7th! The theme for this year’s event is “A Derby Party Like No
A sure sign spring has returned! The merchants in downtown Barrington are busy planning their annual Spring Wine Walk from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 23rd. This event helps kick
Flank steak is a lean, but flavorful cut of beef that benefits from the tenderizing effects of a marinade. It is best cooked medium rare and thinly sliced at an angle across
Now that we’ve received all the entries in our Spring Break 2016 Photo Contest, we need your help choosing the winners! We have three great prizes on the line from Ten Friends
There are a few things in my life that I have dismissed as being too difficult to make so I have avoided it all together. Even though everyone told me how simple it
Now that Spring Break 2016 is one for the history books and the kids are finally all back at school, I’m ready for, well, a BREAK from the kids! Ten Friends Blow
Fruit soup, who knew? Carrot apple soup is warm, smooth, sweet, savory and comforting. During the 70’s, when canned soup and T.V. dinners became the rage, my sweet Mother managed to avoid
Even with this relatively mild winter, local ponds and lakes have retained ice cover during January and February. But as March brings more days above freezing, the ice begins to vanish and,
Every third Wednesday of the month, Pam pulls into the parking lot of a local church, parks and heaves out the walker Jim now needs to get around. She gently reminds him
The Village of Barrington is rolling out the green carpet for THREE DAYS of Saint Patrick’s Day fun during the sixth annual Celtic Fest! One of the largest St. Paddy’s Day celebrations
This week’s Heinen’s “4PM Panic” recipe offers, in a word, simplicity. It’s a dish that can be used for dinner then easily packed into tomorrow’s lunchbox. We’re pulling out the muffin tins
It’s Menu Monday! And with Easter Sunday fast approaching, we’re dreaming of this year’s Brunch with the Bunny coming up at Chessie’s Restaurant. They’re currently taking reservations and have a delicious Easter
We’re ready to reveal the location of last week’s mystery photo and announce the winner. But first, we have our new Guess Where Wednesday mystery photo of the week. This seascape depicts
For this week’s Menu Monday feature, we’re taking a trip to Gianni’s Cafe, with locations in Kildeer and downtown Palatine. Owned and operated by a Barrington-area family, Gianni’s specializes in homemade pasta