Community News: Oct. 24, 2018

Check out resources for feeding the hungry, recipes, and a video demonstration of making chocolate truffles.

Roundup of food resources in Will and Grundy counties 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/17/roundup-of-food-resources-in-will-and-grundy-counties/af2w2s2/

Go ahead, please cook the daylights out of your broccoli 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/23/go-ahead-please-cook-the-daylights-out-of-your-broccoli/afg936h/

This foolproof French toast recipe guarantees crisp slices 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/23/this-foolproof-french-toast-recipe-guarantees-crisp-slices/a9a9oek/

Pickled Pepper Pull-Apart Beef

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/23/pickled-pepper-pull-apart-beef/ap64w7i/

Pair a roasted salmon with a spiced-up honey-lime glaze 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/23/pair-a-roasted-salmon-with-a-spiced-up-honey-lime-glaze/atu323f/

Forget the mess: This shepherd's pie uses only one skillet 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/23/forget-the-mess-this-shepherds-pie-uses-only-one-skillet/aty81wl/

Discover the secret ingredient for creating a great chili

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/23/discover-the-secret-ingredient-for-creating-a-great-chili/aw7iit2/

Vintage hot chocolate recipe

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


VIDEO: Whisking it Up with JJC: Dark Chocolate Truffles 

Joliet Junior College chef instructor Andy Chlebana shows how to make chocolate truffles.

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/198435ff-2890-44e9-a30e-890546dbaca2.html

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Sue's Diner: Spiced Chocolate

Melissa, as Bryony, had a close relationship with the housemaid’s little daughter, Anna, much to John’s chagrin. They especially enjoyed sharing cups of spiced hot chocolate at bedtime.

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

We enjoyed it three ways: plain and with scoops of either vanilla or chocolate ice cream. We liked them all equally well!

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

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

Order the cookbook at www.bryonyseries.com.

Sue's Diner: Darlene's Hot Chocolate

This recipe is actually good hot or cold. When my kids were young, I'd keep a pitcher of this chocolate milk in the refrigerator for my milk-haters.

The ice cream variation is tops, winter and summer.

It’s hard to concentrate on homework when mourning the loss of one’s father, grandmother, friend, and even her dog. Melissa didn’t think a steaming mug of hot chocolate in her favorite purple mug could make a difference, but it did. Cuddling and talking with her mother, helped, too.

Try the recipe HERE.

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.

Darlene’s Hot Chocolate

In my section of the world, today is BRRRRRRRRRRRR...

Just the day to curl up in a chair with a book, blanket, and kitten, sipping the hot chocolate I've prepared for my family for over three deceades. In fact, it's exactly the way Melissa's mother makes it.

It’s hard to concentrate on homework when mourning the loss of one’s father, grandmother, friend, and even her dog. Melissa didn’t think a steaming mug of hot chocolate in her favorite purple mug could make a difference, but it did. Cuddling and talking with her mother, helped, too.

 Darlene’s Hot Chocolate

By Denise M. Baran-Unland

¼ cup cocoa

½ cup sugar

1/3 cup water

2 cups milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Combine cocoa and sugar; add water and stir. Heat until mixture simmers. Add milk, stir again, and heat until sugar/cocoa mixture is dissolved. Remove from heat, add vanilla, stir, and serve. Good topped with ice cream. Yield: 4 servings.

 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/Dalton_s_Dry_Goods.html.