Community News: Aug. 22, 2018

Check out these great recipes and other food resources!

Roundup of food pantries in Will and Grundy counties

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/15/area-food-pantries/alh3v61/

A matzo ball soup that hits all the marks, plus dumplings

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/21/a-matzo-ball-soup-that-hits-all-the-marks-plus-dumplings/a4924ae/

Crispy potato pancakes are the perfect base for toppings

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/21/crispy-potato-pancakes-are-the-perfect-base-for-toppings/aqkqdus/

Mussels and fennel combine to make a winning pasta dish

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/21/mussels-and-fennel-combine-to-make-a-winning-pasta-dish/a5ue548/

For a veggie-packed frittata, swap the potatoes for broccoli

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/21/for-a-veggie-packed-frittata-swap-the-potatoes-for-broccoli/a3otmgi/

A brown rice salad with asparagus that's a hearty side dish

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/21/a-brown-rice-salad-with-asparagus-thats-a-hearty-side-dish/akx7co6/

Sue's Diner: Boiled parsnips and carrots

https://www.bryonyseries.com/sue-s-diner

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Illustration by Christopher Gleason for "Staked!"

Sue's Diner: Boiled Parsnips and Carrots

The Munsonville Times was so impressed by the spread John Simons served for his wedding to Miss Bryony Marseilles that the newspaper listed each item.

Here is one of the recipes served. Easy to make, colorful to serve. 

Weather too hot to think root vegetables? Try them col.

For the recipe, visit the Sue's Diner page: https://www.bryonyseries.com/sue-s-diner

From "Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles From 'Bryony'"

All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties. www.bbbswillgrundy.org.

Order the cookbook at www.bryonyseries.com.