Holiday Hope Pop-Up Pantry in Aurora
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.
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
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
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/
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
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
Ingredients2 eggs1/3 cup and two tablespoons hickoryflavored barbeque sauce2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, minced,or to taste2 teaspoons adobo sauce1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 onion, chopped1/2 cup dry oatmeal2 pounds lean
Ingredients1 ½ cups elbow macaroni½ cup cauliflower floretscooking spray1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon all-purpose flour½ cup milk1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese½ teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water,
Ingredients1 pound lean ground beef1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper1 (14.5 ounce) can canned tomatoes1 cup water3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice1/2 cup chile sauce1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 pinch ground black pepper1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Directions1.
Ingredients4 tablespoons unsalted butter2 cups chopped onions1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced2 teaspoons dried dill weed1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon soy sauce2 cups chicken broth1 cup milk3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon saltground black pepper to taste2 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped1/2 cup sour cream Directions1. Melt the butter in
From the vault, April 28, 2016 (revised): Some time ago, I read an article on the internet about families who went grocery-shopping, not at a supermarket but at the dumpster behind the supermarket. They picked out all of the packaged goods which had been discarded after the use by date
Ingredients2 pounds ground beef1 packet of taco seasoning3/4 cup queso cheese1 15 oz. jar of nacho cheese sauce1 can refried beans3/4 cup salsa1/2 cup sharp cheddar1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup black olives, diced4 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobe sauce, minced1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder1/2 tablespoon garlic powder1/4 cup onion, diced1/4