Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Where are you going for your paczki today?
Buffalo Grove residents in search of a packzi fix don't have far to look. Deerfields Bakery is marking Paczki Day with 16 flavors of the popular pastry. Paczkis, to some, are a last hurrah of sorts on Fat Tuesday (also called Mardi Gras or Paczki Day), which falls the day before the start of the Lenten season. Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting for Catholics. However, sweets fans of all creeds can enjoy these pastries. At Deerfields Bakery, paczkis come filled with custard, an assortment of fruits and even cookies 'n cream, among others. Packzis are also be available from Spunky Dunkers, the Arlington Heights donut shop located across the street from Buffalo Grove High School. How are you marking Fat Tuesday? Tell us in the comments or …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Deerfields Bakery will offer 16 flavors of the traditional Mardi Gras treat. Paczkis will also be sold at nearby Spunky Dunkers.
Buffalo Grove residents in search of a packzi fix don't have far to look. Deerfields Bakery is marking Paczki Day with 16 flavors of the popular pastry. Paczkis, to some, are a last hurrah of sorts on Fat Tuesday (also called Mardi Gras or Paczki Day), which falls the day before the start of the Lenten season. Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting for Catholics. At Deerfields Bakery, paczkis will come filled with custard, an assortment of fruits and even cookies 'n cream, among others. For those who don't want to risk the possibility of empty bakery shelfs on Feb. 12, advance orders can be placed by phone or by fax until 1 p.m. Feb. 11. Packzis will also be available from Spunky Dunkers, the Arlington Heights donut shop located across the …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
After accurately predicting 2004 and 2008 Presidential races, the cookie count is too close to call.
(Update at 6:40 p.m.) When Deerfields Bakery closed for the day at 5 p.m. today the number of cookies sold with the likenesses of President Barack Obama and Republican Challenger Mitt Romney was so close the Deerfield institution has issued a recount. “It was so close we’ve issued a recount,” Jacki Schmitt, one of the company’s owners, said. “You’ll have to check our website tomorrow.” One difference between the cookie election and the actual contest is voting more than once is allowed. “We encourage it,” Schmitt said. (Earlier at 2:34) Election day brought out a variety of opinions in Deerfield as people cast their ballots for President, Congress, the Illinois General Assembly and county races. As people voiced their concerns over issues …
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
How are you celebrating Mardi Gras?
Are you breaking out the beaded necklaces or indulging in sweets today? While Buffalo Grove might not be able to compete with the celebrations in New Orleans, we know that won't stop many residents from marking Fat Tuesday, whether it's to get in one last hurrah before the Lenten season begins or simply grab the excuse to live it up. If past years are any indication, many will flock today to Deerfields Bakery for a paczki fix. According to the bakery's website, the pastries will come in 16 flavors today. Meanwhile, eSkape is holding a tater tot eating contest that will award a gift card to the contestant who downs the most in two minutes. What are you doing to mark Mardi Gras? Tell us in the comment box below, or take a picture from your …
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Cast your vote for this week's Chowdown Showdown champion!
When you want to jump start your day with a good breakfast, where do you go? That's the question we posed Monday as we set out to discover the home of Buffalo Grove's best breakfast. Patch readers said their preferred restaurants are Buffalo Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor (Ice cream for breakfast? That doesn't sound bad at all!), The Continental Restaurant, Deerfields Bakery, IHOP and Winberies. Now it's time to narrow the field down to one. Cast your vote before 5 p.m. Thursday in the poll below to help determine Buffalo Grove Patch's Chowdown Showdown Breakfast Champion. Want to offer additional accolades for your favorite restaurant? Visit it virtually on Patch, using the links above, to post a review explaining why you like your top …
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
The Village of Buffalo Grove's award recognizes the bakery's community involvement.
Deerfields Bakery was honored Monday as a recipient of the village’s Golden Bison award. The award is presented to businesses that go above and beyond their daily operations. Deerfields, which opened in Buffalo Grove 18 years ago, was recognized for its generosity and civic involvement. The bakery has donated goods for events at schools, the village and the park district, has supported relief efforts following natural disasters and served the hungry through a recent partnership with Share Our Strength by donating a portion of “lemonaid” product sales to the No Kid Hungry program. Locally, the bakery donates unsold goods to food pantries and institutions such as rehabilitation centers. Owner Tim Schmitt, who is the fifth generation of his …
Stuart Tindall
4:48 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Spunky Dunker's paczkis are huge! Very tasty as well. more ›