Archive for October, 2018

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    Autumn and apples go together. There is just something about the smell and taste of apples - crisp, refreshing, warm and tantalizing. The same can be said for autumn. Plan to go apple picking this fall, or at least to the farmers' market! Here is a list of varieties recommended by apple var...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Cheeseburger Soup Recipe - corrected Ella’s Kitchen Cheeseburger Soup Recipe – corrected

    It was brought to my attention that two ingredients (chicken broth and butter) were left out of the recipe from the Cheeseburger Soup in the September issue. Below is the corrected recipe. One lady stopped me and asked me what kind of broth. She thought maybe vegetable broth or beef broth. I told he...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office WHY SOCIAL SECURITY RETIREMENT IS IMPORTANT TO WOMEN Social Security plays an especially important role in providing economic security for women. In the 21st century, more women work, pay Social Security taxes, and ea...

  • Cooking with Canned Foods Cooking with Canned Foods

    Simple, convenient and versatile, canned foods provide an array of options for families looking to increase nutrition during mealtimes. However, some home chefs may not be aware of the benefits canned foods bring to the table. Consider these common consumer misnomers cleared up by the Canned Food A...

  • Just Saying... Just Saying…

    By Q.C. Jones Goblins and other bumps in the night. A little insider information for you. Most times, your pal QC Jones writes about whatever comes skipping down the twisted neuro-pathways of his slightly diminished and massively demented brain. But, in the world of big-time journalism, even hig...

  • OCTOBER 2018 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals OCTOBER 2018 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals

    1) Goulash, Big Bowl of Tuscan Greens, Sugar Cookie, Grape Juice 2) Pork Loin, Pasta Salad, Stewed Tomatoes, Orange, Yogurt 3) Happy Birthday - Oven Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Peas with Pearl Onions, Ice Cream, Small Cupcake, Orange Juice 4) Taco Bake, Brown Rice, Salsa, Tomato/Let...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa ACHIEVING SELF-SUPPORT WITH SOCIAL SECURITY Work means different things to different people, but it can give you a sense of self, a community to rely on, and much-needed structure. Some people define themselves through th...

  • Trick or Toy! What Every Parent Should Know About Food Allergies for Halloween Trick or Toy! What Every Parent Should Know About Food Allergies for Halloween

    By Chrissy Watters, MS, RD, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 793-0684 cwatters@hy-vee.com Help create a safer, happier Halloween with the Teal Pumpkin Project You may have seen teal-painted pumpkins decking out a neighbor’s porch, or teal pumpkin signage on front doors and staked in ya...