Aurora Ward 8 alderwoman Patty Smith gives giant coloring books to a young patron at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s drive-thru pop-up distribution Saturday, Feb. 5, at Georgetown Elementary School in Aurora.
January 27, 2022Dear editor; After looking at the application for American Rescue Plan Act funds in the respective portal on the Kane County Board website, I believe County leaders made a tremendous oversight by excluding community organizations that help grow food, teach people to grow food, and provide organic and
Ingredients1 pound lean ground beef3/4 cup crushed seasoned croutons1/4 cup chopped sweet onion1 egg, lightly beaten2 cloves garlic, chopped3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard1 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 bottle barbeque sauce Directions1. In a large bowl, mix the
The Oswego Police Explorer Post 2535 and the Kiwanis Club of Oswego are excited to announce their sixth annual pancake breakfast scheduled from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, Feb. 12. This year’s annual event will be held at the Oswego High School, 4250 Route 71, and will offer both dine-in
With help from East Aurora High School students, Aurora Noon Lions Club’s Frosty Flapjacks pancake breakfast served approximately 450 patrons. Lions held the first Winter fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 29, at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center in Aurora. In addition to Lions, volunteers included 35 East Aurora High School students representing
The Marmion Music Boosters will be host to its annual pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, in Marmion Academy’s Lux Dining Hall at 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora (enter through door #4). Start Super Bowl Sunday with a delicious breakfast while enjoying a variety of
Tired of the same old routine? Stuck in-doors and want to do something different? Then make plans to visit Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chapter Pool Tournament and Chili Cook Off on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Plano Hometown Lanes (209 W. Main Street). Registration for Pool Tournament is from
By Al Benson Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry mobile pantry will hold a drive-thru giveaway of food, school supplies and household products from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 5, at Georgetown Elementary School, 995 Long Grove Drive in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is free. Registration is not
Ingredients8 eggs8 ounces cooked ham, crumbled1 cup diced red bell pepper1 cup diced onion1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper2 tablespoons water Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease 8 muffincups or line with paper liners. 2. Beat eggs together in a large bowl. Mix ham, bell pepper, onion, salt,
Ingredients1 cup rolled oats1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips1/2 cup ground flax seed1/2 cup organic crunchy peanut butter1/3 cup honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions1. Place the peanut better in a microwave safe dish and microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute to soften. 2. Combine oats, chocolate chips, flax seed,
Aurora Noon Lions Club’s “Frosty Flapjacks” pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 29, will feature free giveaways and raffle prizes. The first-ever event will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking
Ingredients4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1/4 cup butter3 teaspoons minced garlic1 tablespoon lemon juice1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1/2 cup half-and-half1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 (13.5 ounce) cans spinach, drained4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced2/3 cup bacon bits2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Directions1. Preheat oven
Holy Angels Food Pantry in Aurora is among 18 pantries selected to receive grants from Northern Illinois Food Bank to help provide better access to food for neighbors in need. The Geneva-based nonprofit awarded about $454,000 in grants to programs in seven Illinois counties for infrastructure improvements, such as new
Ingredients1 ½ cups all-purpose flour3 ½ teaspoons baking powder¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste1 tablespoon white sugar1 ¼ cups milk, warm1 egg3 tablespoons butter, melted Directions1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and
Volunteers Olivia Morton of Montgomery and Bill Collins, Naperville, load a patron’s vehicle with gifts Wednesday, Dec. 22, at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry. In a drive-thru giveaway,
King David Simpson, left, leads a toast with queen Kerry Griswold, right at West Aurora High School music department’s 34th annual Madrigal concerts Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 18-19, at the royal banquet hall (West cafeteria).
Ingredients3 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch medallionssalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 clove garlic, minced1 cup low sodium chicken broth1/2 lemon, thinly sliced1/4 cup fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons Italian parsley, minced Directions Preheat oven
First of two parts What’s In A Social Justice Diet? Ray Levy Uyeda contributed the following article in YES! magazine (Journalism for People Building A Better World) “Billions of dollars are spent telling individuals how to eat healthy. But even if you follow Eat-Lancet’s planet-friendly diet to a T, and
Ingredients2 oranges2 (750 milliliter) bottles red wine1 (750 milliliter) bottle white wine1 (3 inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced3 cinnamon sticks1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup brandy (optional) Directions1. Use a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler to remove the zest from the oranges in
The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley will be host to a fundraising partnership with Katerina’s Authentic Greek Cuisine of Batavia 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15. Meals will cost $16.99 and include one entree and one dessert. Each meal ordered will contribute $3 to JFI. Entree choices are gyro
