Ingredients1 pound cod fish1 1/4 cups whole milk6 sprigs fresh thyme4 bay leaves1 teaspoon paprika1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into1-inch chunks8 large cloves garlic, halved1/2 cup white wine1 tablespoon flour1 teaspoon lemon zest1/2 lemon, juiced1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Approximately 100 city of Aurora government employees volunteer for the Holiday Hope Pop-Up Pantry Tuesday, Dec. 22 and help to distribute food to 1,500 families.
Since November, The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley, 1921 Wilson Street, Suite A, in Batavia, has been buying, packing, and delivering free snacks for caregivers both at Sunnymere retirement home in Aurora and The Vines senior homes in Elgin. The nonprofit’s volunteers pack snacks at Calvary Episcopal Church,
Although Oswego’s Little White School Museum is closed to the public due to the on-going pandemic, that’s not stopping them from spreading a little Christmas cheer during this holiday season. Each year, the Museum has been host to its popular “Toys from the Attic” special seasonal exhibit featuring vintage toys
Reuland Food Service in Aurora has been delivering 1,000 hot meals to health care workers the last few weeks after relaunching its highly successful “Feeding the Frontline” initiative. Reuland Food Service, 115 Oak Avenue in Aurora, delivers oven-roasted chicken, garlic potatoes and a vegetable medley, or a vegetable lasagna, to
Ingredients1 cup butter, melted1 1/2 cups white sugar1 1/4 cups brown sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract4 eggs1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. 2. Combine the melted butter, white sugar, brown
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 Directions1. Preheat oven
Divine Providence Ministries, 402 Sherman Avenue in Aurora, will give away food baskets and Christmas toys at noon Saturday, Dec. 19. The public is invited. Admission is free. Pastor Joe Ballard said in a Facebook post December 1, “We know that times are hard for each and everyone. You do
The Woman’s Club of Aurora will hold a drive-through from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 10 to drop off staple food products of dry, canned, and boxed, food items for delivery to Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry. The drop off will be in the east parking lot of Westminster Presbyterian
Ingredients2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese3/4 cup white sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup white sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9×13 inch pan. 2. Press one can of the crescent rolls into the bottom
With concerns resurfacing over possible food shortages, a study from a national farm group found the supply chain is as resilient as ever, and it’s showing up in the form of lower prices for many traditional Thanksgiving dinner ingredients. This year, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Thanksgiving dinner survey
One-hundred free turkeys will be distributed during a drive-thru giveaway at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at 129 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora. Sponsors are Cesar Marungo, Adrian Mata, Bruce Guevara, Endless Possibilities Auto, and the Reyna Family Project. Click link for details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/157295547762565/permalink/1781753538650083/
Friday is the deadline to sign up for a to-go luncheon fundraiser by Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA). AARTA will hold a drive-thru box lunch sale from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church Road in Aurora. Entree selections are Greek chicken, roast
Ingredients3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup white sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 eggs1 (10 inch) prepared graham cracker crust1 cup pumpkin puree3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 pinch ground cloves1 pinch ground nutmeg1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions1. Preheat oven to 325 F. 2. In a large
The Fox Valley Marines Detachment 1233, based in Aurora, and Scientel, with assistance from Aurora government volunteers, including Richard Irvin, mayor, Sunday in Phillips Park place free food packages into an auto of a former military person in Aurora.
Ingredients2 large eggs eggs2 cups white sugar½ cup vegetable oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups apples, peeled and diced2 cups all-purpose flour1 ½ teaspoons salt1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a loaf pan. 2. Beat eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and
A drive-through food distribution event for veterans and their families will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. in Phillips Park, near the three Veterans Monuments at the Sunken Gardens on Ray Moses Drive. Our volunteers will load your trunk with a box of food. Veterans
Ingredients1/3 cup plain bread crumbs1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, diced1 pound ground beef1 pound ground pork2 large eggs eggs1/4 bunch fresh parsley, chopped3 cloves garlic, crushed2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions1. Cover a
Ingredients6 cups chicken stock1 1/2 teaspoons salt4 cups pumpkin puree1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley1 cup chopped onion1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme1 clove garlic, minced1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 teaspoon black pepper, ground fine1 pinch nutmeg1 pinch cinnamon Directions1. Heat stock, salt, pumpkin, onion, thyme, garlic, peppercorns, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Bring
