Ingredients1 ripe avocado, sliced1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon butter1 large Vidalia onions, sliced into rings4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper to taste4 hamburger buns4 tablespoons mayonnaise4 slices provolone cheese Directions1. In a small bowl, combine sliced avocado,lemon juice, and mayonnaise and blend until smooth. Preheat an outdoor grill
Oswego East High School student, Shaelynn McCabe, sings the national anthem May 28 prior to the drive-through food distribution for active military members and veterans at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry.
Kane County Health Department staff members, Heliana Hernandez, left, and Olga Deltoro, pack gift bags Saturday, June 5, at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s mobile distribution at Palace Street Park in Aurora.
By Shannon CameronAurora Dear friends, This past year has been remarkable for so many reasons. Although we saw the need for food assistance skyrocket at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry due to the pandemic, through the tremendous support of the community we served 100% of those who turned to
Ingredients1 lb raw shrimp, peeled & deveined1 cup diced yellow onion1 1/2 cups canned corn1/4 cup fat-free cream cheese2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo1/4 cup whole-wheat panko crumbs1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon lime juice2 teaspoons cilantroSea salt and black pepper to taste
The 95th Street Farmers Market will be open each Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of the 95th Street Library at 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. Naperville Park District and Naperville Public Library are the co-hosts. The market will feature a variety of vendors and will
Jesus Arceo, owner of the Aurora Pancake House, left, poses for a photo after helping customer Abraham Lopez into the car.
Ingredients2 (5 ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained1/4 cup finely chopped red onion1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice1/2 teaspoon lemon zest1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions1. Combine tuna, onion, and parsley in a medium bowl. 2. Whisk oil, lemon
The Fox Valley Marine Corps League and Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will hold their first Memorial Day Pantry in honor of veterans and Gold Star families Friday, May 28. All veterans, Gold Star families and active service members are invited to Aurora Food Pantry at 1110 Jericho Road between
Ingredients1/4 cup sliced almonds2 tablespoons sesame oil2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon white sugar2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely-gratedsalt and ground black pepper to taste2 (16 ounce) packages shelled edamame (green soybeans)1 (15 ounce) can baby corn, drained and cut into bite-size pieces1 (8 ounce)
This volunteer opportunity is for individuals age 21 and over, who desire to make sure seniors, who have been impacted by the pandemic, have enough food. Volunteers are needed to assist Senior Services Associates by delivering five frozen meals to senior clients on Wednesdays. A background check or submission of
The pandemic inspired Dole Packaged Foods to launch an ambitious new program to bring nutritious sustenance to one billion persons by 2025 Here is how innovation is helping to close the gap on food inequality: Fastco Works, FastCompany, writes: “It’s peak pandemic 2020, and Barbara Guerpillon, head of ventures at
Ingredients6 cups chicken broth, divided3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced1 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced2 shallots, diced1 1/2 cups Arborio rice1/2 cup dry white winesea salt, to tastefreshly ground black pepper, to taste3 tablespoons chives, diced4 tablespoons butter1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions1. In a
Aurora Noon Lions Club will hold a barbecue rib dinner fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at Luigi’s Pizza, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Diners may eat in or pickup dinners at a drive-thru in the parking lot. Menu choices are ribs
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, 1110 Jericho Road in Aurora, will hold a first drive-thru free food distribution for military personnel on Memorial Day weekend Friday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to noon. Invited are veterans, active-duty personnel and Gold Star families. Pantry volunteers will load patrons’ vehicles with bags
The annual Oswego Wine on The Fox at Hudson Crossing Park Saturday provides a casual and enjoyable Spring day for participants.
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post 395 will be host to an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet Mother’s Day, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, May 9. Menu items include scrambled eggs, egg casserole, potatoes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, and made-to-order omelets. The breakfast will
Ingredients1/2 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup Italian salad dressing1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese2 anchovy fillets, drained and minced1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper3 tablespoons olive oil1 pound tilapia fillets1/8 teaspoon of lemon juicesalt and cayenne pepper to taste4 cups lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces1 small red onion,
Aurora’s Dominican Literacy Center (DLC) will hold fundraisers at three Lou Malnati’s Pizzerias Wednesday, May 12.“Raise a Slice for a Good Cause” fundraisers will be held at Lou Malnati’s locations in Aurora, Oswego, and Naperville. Locations and hours will include: • Lou Malnati’s, 1720 Orchard Road, Aurora, from 4 p.m.
Kathy Balcazar is the new programs and projects coordinator for The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley. A longtime communications professional, Balcazar most recently served as media relations coordinator for the nonprofit National Safety Council. Prior to that, she was weekly group editor for Shaw Media’s Kane County Chronicle
