Celebration returns for Oswego Wine on The Fox
The annual Oswego Wine on The Fox at Hudson Crossing Park Saturday provides a casual and enjoyable Spring day for participants.
Mother’s Day breakfast at Post Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post 395
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
Recipe of the Week: Tilapia Pitas
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 to hold three fundraisers May 12
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.
The Just Foods Initiative: New coordinator
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
Recipe of the Week: Toffee Coffee Desert
Ingredients1 (10.75 ounce) package frozen prepared pound cake, thawed and cut into 9 slices3/4 cup strong brewed coffee3/4 cup white sugar1/3 cup Bailey’s Irish Cream1/4 cup chocolate syrup1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese2 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup crushed Heath Bar Directions1. Arrange cake slices on bottom of a rectangular
Recipe of the Week: Greek-Style Bake Quinoa
Ingredients2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa1 1/4 cup fat-free feta cheese1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella or cheddar1 cup marinated artichoke hearts (in oil)1 cup chopped spinach1 cup diced cherry tomatoes1/2 cup skim milk1 teaspoon crushed or minced garlic1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon parsley1 teaspoon onion powderSea salt and course black pepper
Plano High School Reaper football players help Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
Plano High School Reaper football players put food bags into vehicles Saturday, April 17, during a drive-thru giveaway at Plano High parking lot by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry.
Food truck food court at First Fridays in Aurora
A monthly food truck food court will replace the annual Food Truck Festival this year in downtown Aurora.As the First Fridays sponsor, the Aurora Downtown organization continues to reimagine events to allow the community to gather in a safe way. Food trucks will be part of First Fridays this year
Plano football players to help at pop-up
Plano High School football players will pitch in at a drive-through, pop-up food pantry Saturday, April 17. Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will hold the mobile pantry from 10 a.m. to noon at Plano High School, 704 W. Abe Street in Plano. The public is invited. Admission is free. Identification
Aurora Cosmopolitan Club BBQ fundraiser May 4
Aurora Cosmopolitan Club will hold a drive-through barbecue dinner fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, at Aurora Advent Christian Church, 905 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. Russ George, Aurora Cosmo president, said 5-B’s Catering will prepare meals. Options are a half chicken dinner, $15; two pork
Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 buffet in Plano Sunday
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will be host to an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, April 18. Menu items include scrambled eggs, egg casserole, potatoes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, made-to-order omelets, and more! The breakfast will be
Reader’s Commentary: Wanted: Assistance with health foods
By M. Grace GrzanekBatavia The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley, based in Batavia, recently received approval from Saint Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery to be partners in the first Just Food Farmers’ Market in Southeast Aurora. The area is a food desert that few in the Aurora leadership
Recipe of the Week: Chicken with Mushrooms and Prosciutto
Ingredients2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted6 chicken thighssalt and pepper to taste6 slices prosciutto (thin sliced)4 cloves of garlic, minced1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup dry white wine1 cup sour cream Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Drizzle butter into a casserole dish. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and
Montgomery pop-up food pantry rescheduled to Saturday, April 10
A pop-up food pantry by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry has been rescheduled from Saturday, April 3 to Saturday, April 10, from noon to 2 p.m. at at Austin Park, 1345 S. Broadway in Montgomery. A pantry official said the date was changed after someone at the pantry tested positive
Drive-thru pop-up pantry Saturday, April 3 in Montgomery
In a drive-thru pop-up pantry, Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will be a partner with Fox Valley Park District, Calvary Church of Naperville and Blessings in a Backpack of Chicago to provide free food bags to 200 families from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 3, at Austin Park, 1345
Recipe of the Week: Crepes
Ingredients1 cup all-purpose flour2 eggs1/2 cup milk1/2 cup water1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons butter, melted Directions1. In a large mixing bowl add the milk, water, and eggs. Gradually stir in the flour while stirring. Add the salt and butter; beat until smooth. 2. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick frying
Partnerships in Pop Up Pantry
A partnership with Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB), the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry and the city of Aurora government fed 1,200 families at the Pop Up Pantry 9 in Aurora Monday The NIFB brought additional food based on the anticipated demand. First car was in line at 4:45 a.m. and
Free sandwich on Vietnam Veterans Day, March 29, at Mission BBQ Naperville
In honor of National Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, Mission BBQ Naperville, 376 Illinois Route 59, Naperville, will have free sandwiches. The free sandwich is available only Monday, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.. It is a thank you to all Vietnam Vets for their service and commitment
Recipe of the Week: Clam and Fish Chowder
Ingredients2 tablespoons butter2 cups chopped onion1 cup white button mushrooms, diced1 stalk celery, diced4 cups chicken stock4 cups diced potatoes2 cloves of garlic, minced1 (3 oz) package of bacon bits2 pounds cod, diced into 1/2 inch cubes1 (6.5 oz) can of minced clams in clam juice1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoningsalt