Tag: Food

Bill Gates largest owner of farmland in the U.S.

First in a series The following article was printed in GreenMedinfo, The Science of Natural Healing and written by Robert Kennedy, Jr.. It was originally published on www.childrenshealthdefense.org. “Bill Gates quietly has made himself the largest owner of farmland in the United States. For a man obsessed with monopoly control,

Food box deliveries by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry

The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry offers delivery of a supplemental food box to homebound clients. Volunteers will make a no-contact delivery to the client’s front door Mondays from noon to 2 p.m.. The Pantry expects to expand days and times when volunteer support permits. Learn more at www.aurorafoodpantry.com/pantrytogo. To

Recipe of the Week: Chicken Florentine Casserole

Ingredients4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1/4 cup butter3 teaspoons minced garlic1 tablespoon lemon juice1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1/2 cup half-and-half1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 (13.5 ounce) cans spinach, drained4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced2/3 cup bacon bits2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Directions1. Preheat oven

Recipe of the Week: Smotherd Chicken Breasts

Ingredients4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 tablespoon olive oil8 strips bacon1 sweet onion, sliced1/8 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese Directions1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon-pepper. 2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium

Recipe of the Week: Brandade (Baked cod with potatoes)

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

Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley volunteers pack snack donations

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,

Oswego Little White School Museum Christmas cheer online

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

Recipe of the Week: Lemon Chicken Piccata

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

Food availability not in question ahead of holiday season, cost of traditional Thanksgiving meal drops

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

Recipe of the Week: Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

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

Recipe of the Week: Italian Meatballs

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