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What does it feel like to be 100 years old? “I don’t feel any different,” said Ballwin resident and West County native Marie Schumacher, who recently celebrated her centennial birthday. To mark the occasion, Schumacher’s friends and... read more »
Each year as Mother’s Day approaches, local strawberries will begin to come on the market. They are delicious for eating fresh, piled on top of shortcake or used as the main attraction in a variety of recipes, from salads to desserts. So... read more »
The observance of Cinco de Mayo, May 5, was inspired by a Mexican victory in a battle against the French in 1862. Locally, many people will use the commemoration of the defeat as an excuse to drink margaritas and devour delicious food at Mexican... read more »
Most Americans believe drinking wine is good for your heart but are unaware of recommended alcohol limits, and most mistakenly believe sea salt is a low-sodium alternative to regular table salt, according to a new survey about these common... read more »
By Jill Walker On the morning of April 16, a kitchen in Chesterfield bustled with activity. Chefs moved quickly about, gathering the ingredients needed for the day’s menu: SpongeBob’s krabby patties and sweet potato chips. The chefs ranged... read more »
With all of the Easter egg hunts planned in and around West County, there is no need to put all your eggs in one basket. The cities of Ballwin, Ellisville and Manchester will host an Adult Egg Hunt at 7 p.m. on Fri., April 15 at Vlasis Park... read more »
Holiday recipes and table traditions experienced as children leave lasting impressions. For the students at The Saul Mirowitz Day School in West County, Passover already holds an abundance of memories built on culinary traditions and family... read more »
The Lenten is underway, and with it comes a flourish of neighborhood fish fries. Here are several that can be caught in West County & St. Charles County: West County Ballwin VFW Hall 115 Mimosa Lane, Ballwin 527-9555 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.... read more »
Broadway on the Driveway originated exactly how it sounds – on a driveway. The family-friendly production company was started in 1995 by sisters Emily and Lacy Miller, of Ballwin, who decided to put on a show after seeing “Annie” on the... read more »
The Chesterfield-based Alexandra Ballet’s First Company members Makensie Howe and Dillon Malinski have dreamed of becoming professional ballet dancers for years. Their dedication and hard work have paid off as they take the first grand jete... read more »