The Stamp Out Hunger Aurora food drive sponsored by National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Saturday, May 13.
Preparation of food in the foreground at the Aurora Food Truck Festival Friday, May 5 in Aurora downtown is in contrast to customers waiting in many long lines in the background.
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will have an all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet on Mother’s Day, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, May 14. The breakfast will be served at the American Legion Post, 510 E. Dearborn St. in Plano. The event is open to the...
Ingredients1 cup white sugar1/2 cup butter, melted3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon baking powder1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease 24 mini-muffin cups. 2. Mix 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Stir in the milk, then...
The Naperville Jaycees are accepting food vendor applications for the 2023 Last Fling. Now through August 1, food vendors can take advantage of greatly reduced pricing to be featured in a prime location along Jackson Avenue between the Eagle and Main Streets. “The Last Fling is accepting Vendor applications for...
Reprinted from May 13, 2021 First of three parts 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...
Ingredients2 pounds ground beef1/4 pound of bacon (about 5 slices)1/2 onion, grated1 egg1 tablespoon grill seasoning (equal parts ground black pepper, kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder)1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons minced garlic1 1/4 tablespoons adobo sauce and chipotle chili pureesalt and pepper...
Guests claim free groceries and household products March 9 at a mobile food pantry distribution by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry at Aurora Public Library Eola Branch.
Competing chefs smile at the Loaves & Fishes Chef Showdown, after the friendly competition to raise funds the evening of Wednesday, April 19, at Loaves & Fishes Food Distribution Hub, 580 Exchange Court in Aurora.
The LaSalle County Republicans are proud to be host to their first Lincoln Day Dinner since 2019 at the Pitstick Pavilion in Ottawa, Saturday, April 29. We are pleased to have Darin LaHood, 16th District U.S. Congressman as our keynote speaker. Representative LaHood serves as a member of the House...
Ingredients1/4 cup butter3/4 cup white sugar1 egg1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk1 1/2 cups thinly sliced strawberries1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup white sugar1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup flaked coconut Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9-inch...
Ingredients4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried dill weed1 teaspoon garlic powder3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup white wine1/2 cup whipping cream2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed Directions1. Season chicken breasts with salt, dill weed, and garlic powder. 2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place...
Working at the Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast on Palm Sunday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church (OLGC) in Aurora to prepare pancakes are Jose Cervantes and Antionio Del Toros, left photo, and Cervantes and Roland Snyder, right photo.
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will hold an all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, April 16 at the American Legion Post, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. The event is open to the public. The Sons of the American Legion will...
Ingredients6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 pinch ground black pepper3 tablespoons butter1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid1/2 cup water2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon mustard powder1/2 teaspoon celery seed1 clove garlic, minced Directions1. In a shallow...
Ingredients1/4 cup white sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup butter3 cups white sugar3 eggs6 very ripe bananas, mashed1 (16 ounce) container sour cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt3 teaspoons baking soda4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup chopped walnuts Directions1. Preheat oven to 300 F. Grease four 7×3 inch...
One-hundred and fifty Aurora Christian School students and teachers started a five-day Mission Week observance Monday, April 3. A delegation of 10 students and two teachers volunteered to load groceries into guests’ vehicles at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora. The team was among 150 students and teachers leaving...
Ingredients1 pound dry kidney beans1/4 cup vegetable oil1 large onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped2 tablespoons minced garlic2 stalks celery, chopped6 cups water2 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried sage1 tablespoon dried parsley1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 pound andouille sausage, sliced4 cups water2 cups long grain white...
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will distribute groceries from a mobile pantry from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at New Covenant Full Gospel Church, 1029 Kane St. in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is free. Identification and registration are not required. In addition to groceries, diapers, toilet...
Ingredients10 cups apples, peeled, cored and sliced1 cup white sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup water1 cup quick-cooking oats1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup butter, melted Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Place the sliced apples in a...
