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Wayne DeMaar, who led St. Charles High School through an exceptional run as athletic director, died March 26 at 82.

‘Wayne was one of the finest men I have ever known’: Remembering former St. Charles AD DeMaar

We note the passing of former St. Charles High School athletic director Wayne DeMaar, and the visionary mind of Elk Grove athletic director Kirk Macnider.

Expert gives advice on controlling insects, propagating houseplants and starting seeds

Gardening expert Tim Johnson offers tips on controlling insects, propogating houseplants and starting seeds.

Searing in a higher-sided pan, such as a cast-iron skillet, can help cut back on splattering.

What’s the best way to sear meat without so much splattering?

Q. I’ve asked my husband to use a mesh splatter guard, or to sauté meat at a lower temperature, but he is set in his ways. (And I love him dearly, so will not ding him for this.) Do you have any advice for how to sear, blacken or char meat without creating so much splatter?

Amanda Christensen of the American Daylily Society will introduce some new varieties of daylilies at the April 8 meeting of the Rolling Meadows Garden Club.

Home & garden calendar, March 31 to April 11

Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like new varieties of daylilies, spring wildflowers, soil composition, and more.

The Batavia Community Egg Hunt moves to Prairie Path Park this year on Saturday, March 28.

Egg hunts for kids, dogs and adults across the suburbs

Grab your baskets and get ready to hunt for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny at events across the suburbs now through April 11.

Roasted carrots are delightful served hot, warm or at room temperature. To make them extra special, top multi-colored varieties with a dollop of Spinach Parsley Pesto.

2 little twists that make roasted carrots pop on an Easter table

Roasted carrots are delightful served hot, warm or at room temperature. To make them extra special, top multi-colored varieties with a dollop of Spinach Parsley Pesto. These would be the perfect side dish for an Easter feast, Mother’s Day lunch or any gathering.

To make a savory matzo brei, add the soaked-matzo-and-egg mixture to sautéed onions. In other savory versions you might find cabbage or sauerkraut and mushrooms, and possibly sour cream for serving.

Matzo brei is Passover comfort food fried up in a pan

The traditional Passover food matzo brei (rhymes with fry) is essentially matzo fried with eggs, or scrambled eggs with matzo, depending on how you look at it. The holiday requires observant Jews to stay away from any leavened breads, so matzo, which is unleavened, becomes a staple.