From left, Skylaar Banks, Naperville; Nate Calvo, Aurora; and Kaiyaahn Banks, Naperville; assemble submarine sandwiches Sunday in an Iron Chef Junior cooking contest at Grace Community Christian Church in Aurora. Al Benson/The Voice
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 5 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips. 1 cup cottage
The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile makes an appearance at the Mariano’s grocery store Sunday near 75th Street and Naper Boulevard in Naperville. There are six similar vehicles traveling throughout the country handing out a limited number of hot dogs and wiener whistles. Jason Crane/The Voice
Last of two parts Jackie Turner, an environmental scientist and journalist, continues her story about bananas. “The banana that people ate in the early 20th Century was not the one we know today. There are hundreds of edible banana varieties, but to standardize production, banana companies selected a single type
There will be a free concert from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 1 at Fox Valley Kicker Club, 1015 Harvey Road, Oswego. The band Starlifter, a United States Air Force Band, is a seven-piece group of talented Airmen-musicians. The group performs virtually every musical idiom, from rock and
Aurora children can receive free lunches each weekday during the Summer, thanks to a new collaboration with Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Summer Meals Program. The Meals on the Move program is a mobile meals route that provides free and nutritious boxed lunches to children and teens up to the age
Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 cup teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely-grated 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup sliced green onions 8 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound raw shrimp, tails
The Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is thrilled to announce that two local makers have been honored by the Illinois Office of Tourism. Wurst Kitchen, of Aurora, and Hardware Sustainable Gastropub & Brewery, of North Aurora, were among 31 new makers to join the Illinois Office of Tourism’s
Banana Split in Aurora celebrates 35 years of serving ice cream to the Aurora community, Thursday, June 21. Owners Randy and Lisa Brown received honors for their accomplishment in front of their store. Randy Brown expressed his appreciation of the community support and the 237 who were employed over the
Ingredients 10 popsicle sticks 5 ripe bananas, peeled and cut in half 1 (16 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon butter 8 tablespoons unsweetened toasted coconut flakes 4 tablespoons chopped almonds wax paper Directions 1. Insert one popsicle stick into the cut end of each banana. Place the bananas
Ingredients 1 ripe avocado, sliced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon butter 1 large Vidalia onions, sliced into rings 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 4 hamburger buns 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 4 slices provolone cheese Directions 1.
The downtown Aurora farmer’s market season-opener Saturday includes observation of produce at the Aurora Transportation Center. Al Benson/The Voice
Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 1/2 onion, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 egg 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce 2/3 cup bread crumbs Directions 1. If grilling, preheat an outdoor
Batavia resident M. Grace Grzanek is a guest speaker at the Aurora Noon Lions Club Monday. She represents the Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley. Grzanek was at the Lions’ luncheon meeting at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora. Grzanek, 83, a former Roman Catholic nun, teacher, and librarian, founded Batavia-based
The Kendall County Salute to Veterans will show its appreciation for all veterans and active duty military by treating them to a free steak dinner, Friday, June 22, at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, 10826 State Route 71, Yorkville. The program will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and dinner
Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 pound provolone cheese, grated 1/2 pound sliced pepperoni, cut in half 1 large green bell pepper, cut into half-inch pieces 1 (10 ounce) can black olives, drained 1 (10 ounce) can of peas 1 (4 ounce)
Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 1/4 pound of bacon (about 5 slices) 1/2 onion, grated 1 egg 1 tablespoon grill seasoning (equal parts ground black pepper, kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder) 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon
The largest one-day national food drive requires a large network to help fill depleted supplies in many food pantries. The annual event uses the mail trucks to pick up donations, including letter carriers on their routes. Saturday both National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 219, based in Aurora and NALC
Ingredients 6 eggs 10 red potatoes, chopped 2 cloves garlic 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1/3 cup dill pickle relish 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon celery seed 1 onion, chopped 1/4 cup pepperoncini, deseeded
Thirty vendors provide a variety of flavors in Aurora Downtown’s Food Truck Festival, Friday on Benton Street. Jason Crane/The Voice
