Torrijas (Spanish Cinnamon Toast) - Traditional Spanish Recipe When Easter comes around, torrijas are found in just about every bakery in Spain. Torrijas are very similar to french toast, expect they are cooked in a different way. This simple torrijas recipe hails from the roman times, and later became...
Spanish Cava Sangria - Traditional Spanish Recipe Spain is famously known for their sangria, a delicious cocktail made with either red wine or white wine. In this post, I will show you how to make a Spanish cava sangria recipe. This sangria is made with fresh fruits and cava, Spain´s famous sparkling wine. This ...
Gambas al Ajillo (Sauteed Shrimp with Garlic) - Traditional Spanish Recipe I can rember the first time I had Gambas al Ajillo (Sauteed Shrimp with Garlic), I was a young boy and I was fascinated with the dish. Wonderful aromas and flavors of garlic, smoked paprika, and the all mighty shrimp. It was...
Huevos Rotos - Traditional Spanish Recipe Spanish broken eggs, known as ¨Huevos Rotos¨ in Spain, are one of the most popular dishes in the Iberian peninsula. In this recipe, I created that exact same dish, but with a twist. Spanish Broken Eggs with Sweet Potato Fries. This dish is ...
Spanish Crema Catalana - Traditional Spanish Recipe When it comes to desserts Spain has a huge selection to choose from, but Crema Catalana has to be one of the most famous, along with Flan and Turron de Alicante. Crema Catalana is very similar to Crème Brûlée and originates from the French ...
Sauteed Shrimp in Creamy Saffron Sauce - Traditional Spanish Recipe These Sautéed Shrimp in Creamy Saffron Sauce are seriously one of the BEST shrimp dishes I have ever tasted. Loaded with an insane amount of flavor, super easy to make and done in 20 minutes. Serve these shrimp as...
Berenjenas Fritas con Miel - Traditional Spainish Recipe Spain is a country with a very rich history, for thousands of years, many different tribes and countries tried to conquer Spain. All of them leaving a gift behind before being defeated and expelled, the gift of food. Take for example this dish...
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Census Toolkit for Illinois Business Owners & Managers The success of the 2020 U.S. Census will have important implications for businesses in Illinois. The decennial population count contributes to critical data (publicly accessible through the Census Business Builder) that businesses use to identify where to open a new store and what products and services to offer. It helps allocate funding for various federal business loan programs across the country and ...
"Hometown Happenings" - City of Warrenville "As I am writing this, the fate of the Ogden 6 Theatres in Naperville hangs in the balance. Most of us have probably been there at some time in the past, or perhaps you are a regular today. It resides in a mostly empty shopping center once dominated by a vibrant Kmart. A few other businesses remain, but the center hangs..."
Makers Of Fla-Vor-Ice And Otter Pops Launch New Premium Alcoholic Freezer Bar, SLIQ Spirited Ice Adult Fla-Vor-Ice and Otter Pops fans will rejoice this summer as The Jel Sert Company announced the launch of SLIQ Spirited Ice, a new premium alcoholic freezer bar poised to revolutionize mixology on ice, literally. The world's leading manufacturer of freezer bars, responsible for producing billions of bars each year, has evolved its product line...
Distinguished Alumni Reception at CHS Please join the Community High School District 94 Educational Foundation for a reception and awards ceremony to honor the 2019 West Chicago Community High School Distinguished Alumni...
CANTIGNY’S MCCORMICK HOUSE NAMES “COMMUNITY TREES” WINNER The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park today announced that the Christmas tree decorated by WINGS Program, Inc. and displayed at the museum received the most votes in public balloting. By winning the popular vote, the organization earns an additional $2,500 grant from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation for a total of $5,000. Six other participating local...
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WCCHS Students Place in Upstate Eight Art Show West Chicago Community High School artists received awards in the annual Upstate eight Conference Art Show on Dec. 2, 2019 at SciTech in Aurora. Participating Conference schools submitted ...
District 33 Announces Next Superintendent West Chicago District 33’s Board of Education announced at Monday evening’s special board meeting that it has selected Kristina Davis as the next...
Local Chamber Business Helps Winfield Family in Need! Call it timing, fate, karma, but Ed & Sue Rahe of Winfield are incredibly thankful that it happened. Sometimes when people are in dire need, divine intervention steps in and offers relief. It began a few months ago as ...
CANTIGNY 5K PROCEEDS DONATED TO MIDWEST SHELTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS Cantigny Park, part of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, today awarded a check for $12,500 to the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans (MSHV) in Wheaton. The donation, presented on Veterans Day, represents net proceeds from the 16th annual Cantigny...
All District 33 schools receive commendable rating from State The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the annual Illinois Report Card, which provides a detailed look at each school’s progress on academics, student success, school culture and climate, and financial investments. West Chicago Elementary...
Toys for Tots Campaign Begins on November 1, 2019 in West Chicago The West Chicago Police Department is once again participating in the Toys for Tots Program. Sponsored by the DuPage County U.S. Marines, this program attempts to send a message of hope to children in the community who are less fortunate, a message that will help them become more responsible and ...
