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Written by Lynnette Tarchinski
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Wednesday, 01 May 2013 13:59 |
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(Rock Island, IL) –More than 100 volunteers from the Royal Neighbors of America Home Office and area chapters are scheduled to observe JOIN HANDS DAY on Saturday, May 4, by “Growing & Giving TogetherSM.” The group also will include individuals from local service organizations such as Casa Guanajuato Quad Cities, Girl Scouts, Scott County Family YMCA, United Way, The Friends of Riverside Park Gardens, and the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners, to plant a variety of gardens at three sites in the Quad Cities to help teach women to grow healthy, affordable food for their families. Master gardeners will be on site to teach participants how to plant and maintain the gardens. It is estimated that when harvested, the food will feed nearly 100 women and their families.
Planting Vegetable and Herb Gardens; Landscaping
Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Location: Scott County Family YMCA Child Care & Family Services, 724 Harrison
Street, Davenport, IA
Planting Vegetable and Herb Gardens; Caring for Butterfly Garden;
Landscaping; Painting
Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon
Location: Riverside Gardens and Park, 5th Avenue and 34th Street, Moline, IL
Creating Make-and-Take Container Gardens (rain or shine)
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Location: Martin Luther King Center, 630 9th Street, Rock Island, IL
Contacts: Vickie Sedam (563) 320-1137 or Sarah Reemtsma (563) 343-7770
In the event of inclement weather, outdoor gardens will be planted in June; the Make-and-Take Container Garden event will go on as scheduled.
In its 14th year, JOIN HANDS DAY is sponsored by America’s fraternal benefit societies such
as Royal Neighbors of America. The day of service provides an opportunity for adults and young people to build relationships through volunteer activities. As partners, adults and youths work together to plan, organize, and implement activities that improve their neighborhoods.
Royal Neighbors of America, one of the nation’s largest women-led life insurance companies, exists for the benefit of its members. It offers insurance and annuity products to fulfill financial needs of growth, savings, and protection. Members receive valuable benefits and can participate in volunteer activities through the organization's local chapters to help make a difference in their communities. The organization's philanthropic efforts are dedicated to changing women's lives through its national programs, including the Nation of NeighborsSM Program, and through the Royal Neighbors Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Headquartered in Rock Island, IL, with a branch office in Mesa, AZ, Royal Neighbors serves more than 200,000 members and is licensed to do business in 42 states and the District of Columbia.
For more information about Royal Neighbors of America, call (800) 627-4762, or visit www.royalneighbors.org.
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Written by Anne Coffman
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Wednesday, 01 May 2013 13:51 |
Special Brunch on Sunday, May 12 from10am-2pm
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse is hosting a special Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday May 12th, 2013
from 10a-2p. The brunch will feature; Chef carved prime rib, Baked ham, Chicken Madeira, Lasagna, Waffle and Omelet Stations, Seasonal fruits, Gourmet desserts and much more!
Johnny’s is located in John Deere Commons, 1300 River Dr, Moline, Il.
Make your reservations today at 309-736-0100
For more information visit us online at Johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com/Moline/
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Written by Tim Murphy
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Tuesday, 30 April 2013 12:33 |
Just in time for Fathers’ Day and Graduates, writer Tim Murphy has penned two more titles in his “Cookbooks for Guys” series. For fish and seafood and lovers there is “Flannel John’s Pirate Galley Cookbook - Coastal Cuisine and Maritime Meals from Oceans, Lakes and Rivers.” For the backwoods, rustic soul there is “Flannel John’s Mountain Man Cookbook - Frontier Food from the Hills, Country and Backwoods.”
How did “Cookbooks for Guys” get started and just who is Flannel John?
“It started with friends complaining about food at hunting and fishing camp. Guys need more than just beef jerky, cheese puffs and beer to exist but often we’re too lazy or impatient,” says author Tim Murphy. So he launched “Flannel John’s Hunting & Fishing Camp Cookbook” in October 2013. This first book cracked Amazon.com’s “Top 1%” Sales category in six weeks. The book features over 130 recipes, some as simple as two ingredients. The book covered breakfast, burgers, dinners, snacks, venison, desserts, breads, appetizers and beverages.”
“The one thing you always need at the cabin, camp, RV or fishing shanty is good food. These recipes can be prepared quickly and taste great,” said Murphy. “You don’t have to be an expert cook or master chef. This is the perfect cookbook for a beginner or novice to make rib-sticking meals with a bare-bones kitchen set-up.”
Who is Flannel John? “He is equal parts Babe Winkelman, Red Green, Ted Nugent and crusty mountain man,” said Murphy. “Born in northern Wisconsin and raised in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, he has hunted and fished in 40 states, Canada and Mexico. He is a true character.”
A second book was released in February 2013 “Flannel John’s Woods & Water Cookbook: Critters, Fritters, Chili & Beer.” Picking up where the first book left off this book focused on wild game and some decidedly "rustic" meals including Mountain Bear Stew, Rasta Mon Squirrel and Rattlesnake Chili. There were dozens of traditional dishes too including burgers, stews, corn breads, chilies and chicken.
“The Pirate Galley Cookbook focuses on seafood, lake and river fish recipes with a touch of southern cooking,” said Murphy. “If you like albacore, lobster, sea bass, crab, lake trout, salmon and walleye this is for you. It covers dishes from the Great Northwest, Alaska, the Gulf, Caribbean, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, New England and the Bayou.”
“The Mountain Man Cookbook goes real old school with recipes that go as far back as the mid-1800s. It features pioneer recipes and country staples like corn pone, hard tack, rhubarb cake, venison stew and sourdough plus new twists on older dishes.” Both new releases feature over 110 recipes.
Tim Murphy is a graduate of Western Michigan University and a former resident of Storm Lake, Iowa. He worked at Buena Vista College as a Residence Hall Director, Assistant Activities Director and counselor. This 23-year radio veteran spent 17-years hosting morning radio shows in several Michigan cities including Holland, Muskegon, Traverse City, Saginaw and Houghton plus Fargo, ND, Stevens Point, WI. and Ketchikan, AK. Murphy has had a long career as a freelance and comedy writer. His work has appeared in dozens of outlets including Backwoods Home Magazine, The Porcupine Press U.P. Magazine, National Lampoon, The Traverse City Record Eagle and ABC Radio Network. At the moment he lives in Oregon with his wife Lisa Marie Costanzo.
All four Flannel John books are available through Amazon.com, createspace.com and at flanneljohn.com. For additional information on the books, to interview the author or to inquire about wholesale book pricing, contact Tim Murphy at (701) 238-1775 or by e-mail at
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. During May, 25% of profits from online orders of all four books will be donated to The Maslow Project. This group helps homeless kids from infants to 21. The Maslow Project provides food, clothing, counseling, laundry facilities and even art therapy for
their clients. Details can be found at www.maslowproject.com.
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Written by Ashley Rowatt
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Monday, 29 April 2013 15:08 |
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Bettendorf, Iowa (April 29, 2013) –Isle® Casino Hotel Bettendorf’s Executive Chef Jason Gomez recently took top honors at the 4th Annual Riverside Culinary Classic.
The Culinary Classic is the largest, most prestigious culinary event in the State of Iowa. The event hosts an unprecedented eight food categories in which chefs can compete. Chefs can compete in one or several of the categories and competitors include culinary educators, corporate executive chefs, and certified executive chefs from universities, hotels and hospitals from Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. The integrity of the 21 judges that judge the event are also unmatched in level of skill, knowledge and expertise in their fields.
This year, a total of 31 entries competed. Chef Jason Gomez entered the beef category and won the gold medal with a whimsical dish that amazed the judges in the way that all of the ingredients worked together. The dish included: Grass Run Farms beef short ribs, Great River Bend Redband stout reduction, Maytag blue cheese mousse, with caramel corn, rhubarb gastrique, Grass Run steak tartare, Sutlif cider vinaigrette and kimchi spring onion.
Chef Gomez’s gold medal beef dish qualified him for the Best of Show category in which all of the gold medal winners from all of categories go head-to-head for the big prize. After four years of competing in this event, Chef Gomez was awarded “best of show” and the $2,500 dollar prize sponsored by King Foodservice.
The public can try some of Chef Jason Gomez’s other dishes at several upcoming events:
- April 30 from 4:30pm – 9:00pm – Calypso’s $25 Gourmet Dinner Buffet. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat gourmet dinner buffet with some of Chef Gomez’s recipes. Dinner includes a complimentary glass of wine, live jazz music and $5 of every purchase will be donated to the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities.
- May 2 at 6:00pm – Cinco De Mayo Chef’s Showroom Cooking Demonstration & Dinner. See award winning Chef’s Jason Gomez and Matt Meadows prepare delicious spreads. Get recipe tips, enjoy the foods and get ideas for creating your own culinary masterpieces.
- May 13 at 6:00pm – Getting Ready for Summer Chef’s Showroom Cooking Demonstration & Dinner. See award winning Chef’s Jason Gomez and Matt Meadows prepare delicious spreads. Get recipe tips, enjoy the foods and get ideas for creating your own culinary masterpieces.
- May 28 from 4:30pm – 9:00pm – Calypso’s $25 Gourmet Dinner Buffet. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat gourmet dinner buffet with some of Chef Gomez’s recipes. Dinner includes a complimentary glass of wine, live jazz music and $5 of every purchase will be donated to the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities.
Purchase tickets for these events visiting www.theislebettendorf.com.
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Written by Angie Taylor
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Wednesday, 24 April 2013 14:50 |
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This week kicks off the third annual Stars for Heroes in-store fundraising campaign, a special partnership between your local area Hardee’s restaurants and military charities. Proceeds will benefit charities that support military personnel and their families, including the 2013 national beneficiaries American Red Cross, Dream Foundation and USA Cares, and several other local and regional charities.
From now through Sunday, May 12, your readers can donate $1 at their local Hardee’s to help assist military families and communities – and receive more than $10 worth of restaurant coupons in return for their generosity. In addition, those who donate will receive a patriotic, Stars for Heroes’ star cut-out to personalize and place on display in the restaurant. Additionally, supporters can donate online via the Stars for Heroes Facebook page.
Since the program’s inaugural campaign in 2011, Stars for Heroes has raised more than $1.75 million to support more than 40 military charities, including prior national beneficiaries USA Cares, Homes for Our Troops and The Mission Continues, as well as many local and regional charitable organizations.
More information on the Stars for Heroes program and the charities that will benefit, including logos and video, is available here. |
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