Using Garden-Fresh Zucchini: Delicious Recipes for Summer
West Chicago, IL – Summer gardens are in full bloom, and if you’re fortunate enough to have a vegetable garden, you might find yourself with an abundance of zucchini. This…
Tag: cooking
Read More
Make Grilling Safety a Priority This Fourth of July Holiday
Roughly one-fifth or 20% of grilling fires were caused by a grill that was not clean The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding Illinoisans to make…
Memorial Day 5 Star Baked Beans Recipe
Memorial Day Old Glory Baked Beans Recipe Total Time Prep: 1 hour 50 min. + standing Bake: 3 hours Ingredients 1 pound dried navy beans 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 4 quarts…
Healthy West Chicago Coordinates District 33 Wellness Night for Families
Healthy West Chicago invites all District 33 School Families to their monthly Wellness Night! Thursday, April 18, 2024 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Wegner Elementary School (map) Location: Wegner Elementary School…
Library Hosts Virtual Cooking Class with Healthy West Chicago / Clase virtual de cocina con Healthy West Chicago
The West Chicago Public Library is hosting a virtual cooking class with Healthy West Chicago. Join Chef Maria as she discusses ways to make your traditional pizza night a healthy…
Healthy West Chicago February Highlights
Wellness Nights Join Healthy West Chicago once a month starting January 18 for a family fun night of wellness! Parents enjoy a free Zumba class while kids have fun in…
Winter Baking Series: Winter Gingerbread Cake
This Gingerbread Cake is the epitome of winter indulgence, perfectly capturing the true spirit of the season. Its rich blend of warm spices and exquisite ginger creates a delightful symphony…
Healthy West Chicago Offers Family Programming for 2024
Healthy West Chicago has a full schedule of event programming on tap for the rest of this year, into 2024. From cooking classes to Zumba, something is appealing for all. …
Indulge in the Magic of Holiday Baking: Classic Homemade Gingerbread Delights
When our kids were little and we homeschooled them, we made it a tradition to visit Kline Creek Farm every year during Christmas. At this magical time of the year,…
Fall Baking Series: Cranberry Apple Crisp
Since launching, the West Chicago Voice, we have woven a fall baking series of recipes into our content to cater to our readers’ diverse interests. Food is a bridge that…
Illinois : Top Pumpkin Producer In The US
If you’re making a pumpkin pie for the holidays, there’s an overwhelming chance that the pumpkins inside that can be grown and processed right here in Illinois, that’s because 85-90-%…
Fall Baking Series of Recipes: Heavenly Homemade Pumpkin Bread Recipe
As the vibrant leaves paint West Chicago in warm hues and the crisp autumn air sets in, it’s the perfect time to indulge in the flavors of the season. What…
It’s Apple Picking Time: Enjoy A New Fall Family Tradition
Exploring the Bountiful Harvest at Windy Acres Farm: A Perfect Day of Apple Picking Nestled in the charming, nearby town of Geneva, lies Windy Acres Farm – a picturesque orchard…
Cooking Mishaps #1 Cause of Home Fires: Fire Prevention Safety Tips To Avoid Home Fires
Cooking Mishaps #1 Cause of Home Fires: Fire Prevention Safety Tips To Avoid Home Fires October 8-14 is Fire Prevention Week, and the entire Month of October is Fire Prevention…
West Chicago Area Sees Unusual Amount Of Acorns This year
“Great oaks from little acorns grow.” -This quote is often attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer, the English poet and author known for his renowned work “The Canterbury Tales.” In and around…
It’s a Tomato Takeover! Cowboy Caviar Recipe
From The Editor’s Desk: While our family is very grateful and enjoying the abundance of fresh produce from our vegetable garden, it’s a bit overwhelming to keep up at times….
Cooking and Math Activity At Benjamin
Students in Kerry Kuhn’s Ben25 class enjoy their 1st cooking/math lesson of the year. Teachers & staff entered a raffle to win samples of the day’s creations. Mark Bradbury, an…