Muffled, yet, a look of Spring
Banana Split ice cream receives modest separation from customers Tuesday afternoon who stand in line for service at the Aurora site.
Miles for Meals to help Food Pantry
The village of Montgomery, Montgomery Foundation, Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI) and atlasGO announced Friday, May 1, a partnership for “Miles for Meals,” a 31 miles in 31 days virtual run/walk challenge. All proceeds will benefit the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry. Centerpiece of the challenge is atlasGO (www.atlasgo.org), a fitness
Recipe of the Week: Banana Bread
Ingredients1/2 cup butter, melted1 cup white sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon juice1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup chopped walnuts2 medium bananas, about 1 cup, mashed Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan. 2.
Kane County Health Department monitors Smithfield Foods in St. Charles
The Kane County (Illinois) Health Department (KCHD) issued a closure order to Smithfield Foods Inc, in St. Charles, Friday, April 24, due to concerns about COVID-19. April 25, Smithfield Foods voluntarily consented to the closure order. Since that time, Kane County Health Department executive director Barbara Jeffers and members of
Good health will follow with Natural Hygiene: A wakeup call
Psalm 23, revised: My diet is my shepherd; I shall not be sick. It maketh me to seek out healthy foods; it leadeth me to the proper combinations. It restoreth my body; it leadeth me in the path of veganism for my health’s sake. Yea, though I walk through valley
Recipe of the Week: Mexican Meatloaf
Ingredients1 ½ pounds lean ground beef1 cup crushed nacho flavored tortilla chips¾ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese1 small onion, diced1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix2 eggs, beaten½ cup milk¼ cup mild red taco sauce Directions1. Preheat the oven to 350F. 2. Thoroughly combine beef, tortilla chips, pepper Jack cheese, onion,
Pantries lead to good health
With the recent unemployment surge due to layoffs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, food pantries in all of our communities are under duress. All food pantries’ personnel appreciate food donations and financial donations. Good health starts with healthful food. The need is great. Readers of The Voice are urged to
Flowing Forth United Methodist Church donates breakfast
Laboratory workers at Edward Hospital in Naperville celebrate recent breakfast donations, from congregants at Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Reuland “Feeding the Frontline” in Aurora
Occupational health personnel at Advocate Medical Group outpatient center, 1221 N. Highland Avenue in Aurora, pose with free box lunches delivered by Reuland Food Service in Aurora April 29.
Recipe of the Week: Oriental Edamame Salad
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)
Prisco’s Family Market holds Relief Food Drive
Prisco’s Family Market, 1108 Prairie Street in Aurora, is launching a “COVID-19 Economic Relief Food Drive,” which will offer pre-packaged food bags for $10 or $20 to be donated to Marie Wilkinson and Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantries in Aurora. Andy Guzauskas, Prisco’s president, said “COVID Economic Relief Food Drive
Recipe of the Week: Southwestern Bake
Ingredients1 pound lean ground beef2 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, chopped2 teaspoons chili powder2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained2 (8.75 ounce) cans corn, drained1 (16 ounce) container sour cream2 cups fresh salsa5 cups crushed plain tortilla chips3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese1 large fresh tomato, finely chopped3 green onions, chopped Directions1.
Recipe of the Week: Loosemeat Sandwich
Ingredients1 pound ground beef1 cup beef broth1/2 cup onion, diced1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon yellow mustard4 hamburger buns, split8 dill pickle slices Directions1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly
BINGO fun can help Frontline in Aurora
With many individuals inside, representative Stephanie Kifowit has created a COVID-19 BINGO card to help raise awareness during this time of crisis and each completed card will generate a meal donation through Feeding the Frontline initiative through April. The BINGO card was posted on Friday to representative Kifowit’s Facebook page,
Serendipity: ‘A Glorious Harvest’ cookbook
It is always a pleasure when the unexpected good happens, isn’t it? If you are looking for a new purse and find exactly the size, price, color, and shape of the one you desired, it seems to be serendipity. If you have been thinking of a friend and suddenly see
Recipe of the Week: Greek-Style Baked 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
Reuland Food Service Feeding the Frontline during COVID-19 pandemic
Ryan Reuland, right, of Reuland Food Service in Aurora, delivers 40 free lunches Saturday to the ER Department at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora.
Naperville Restaurant Availability Listing During COVID-19
The Naperville Chamber of Commerce has compiled a list of restaurants that have adapted to our current events by adjusting their service style to best serve customers, and keep their business operating. Keep in mind, hours may vary and we recommend calling ahead or looking online/social for exact details as
Montgomery Restaurant Availability Listing During COVID-19
•Atrevete Confections (Bakery)216 N. River Road, (708) 253-5828.Winter Hours: closed Monday & Tuesday, Wednesday thru Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-2 p.m..Can call ahead for pick-ups only. •Buona Beef1230 Ogden Avenue, 630-585-2333.Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.. •Burger King- (2) Locations1957 US 30 Hwy, 630-844-6589,
Recipe of the Week: Chicken with Mushrooms and Prosciutto
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 6 chicken thighs salt and pepper to taste 6 slices prosciutto (thin sliced) 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 cup sour cream Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Drizzle butter into a