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The limpid pink-purple color of André Brunel’s Grenache hints at its berry-licious flavors and easy-to-enjoy tannin. At $13.99 this is quality at extra value.

Three lively, chillable wines to welcome spring

With spring on the calendar and occasionally in the air, here are three lively, chillable and delicious wines to celebrate the season.

Parking lot expansion, trails and other work continues at Breezewald Park in downtown Lake Zurich. Substantial completion is expected in mid-May.

‘In the home stretch’: Paulus Park project in Lake Zurich on track for early June completion

Lake Zurich is focusing this spring on improvements at two popular parks with beaches on the namesake lake after the village recently adopted a master plan for future projects at five key parks.

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.

The Turkish blend baharat, which contains many of the spices Americans think of as “holiday baking spices,” is typically used to season lamb.

Spice up your grilled leg of lamb with a baharat marinade

The Turkish blend baharat contains many of the spices Americans think of as “holiday baking spices,” including cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves, as well as dried mint. You can find premade versions, but it’s simple to make your own, as in this Grilled Leg of Lamb by Jessica Battilana.

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.

Jewish Brisket knows no religion; it’s perfect for your Easter table too.

Instant Pot Jewish brisket adds sweet and savory flavor to Passover, or any holiday

In Jewish families, brisket is a tradition in and of itself. We’re talking tender, fall-apart brisket in an incredibly simple sweet and savory sauce. But food knows no religion. Some of my non-Jewish friends now include this Jewish Brisket on their Christmas and Easter tables.

Proper watering is important when planting a new tree.

From roots to rainforest: How different trees use water to thrive

If you plant a sapling for Arbor Day, this year on April 24, or Labor Day, for that matter, you can’t just expect it to grow. It needs to be watered. Actually, it needs a good soaking.