Pico de Gallo
This bright and flavorful salsa is made from tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeños and lime juice. Its colors – red, white and green – mimic the colors in the Mexican flag. The key to a good Pico de Gallo is to use the freshest ingredients available. While it can be prepared a day ahead, it is best served shortly after preparing. 4 Roma tomatoes, diced1 small … Continue reading Pico de Gallo
Just in queso you’re craving a good cheese dip
With Cinco de Mayo on the horizon, thoughts of traditional Mexican foods come to mind – tacos, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and chile con queso are all splendid choices to serve. Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s victory over the French on May 5, 1862; however, it is not as widely celebrated in Mexico and is more of a ceremonial celebration. In the United States it … Continue reading Just in queso you’re craving a good cheese dip
Celebrate spring with a Croque Monsieur Brunch Bake
Spring has sprung and it’s time to celebrate the season with an April in Paris-inspired dish. This brunch bake combines the ingredients of the croque monsieur, a popular French sandwich, with eggs and croissants to create a decadently rich, make-ahead breakfast casserole. The name croque monsieur is derived from the French words croque, which means crunch and monsieur, which means gentleman. It’s a typical dish … Continue reading Celebrate spring with a Croque Monsieur Brunch Bake
City beat …
Sylvania City Council approved Service Deputy Director Joe Shaw’s request to accept the Feller Finch & Associates’ bid of $21,400 for professional engineering and design services for the Silica Drive, Summit Street, Maplewood Avenue, and Erie Street resurfacing project. This will be done in collaboration with Lucas County Engineer’s Office resurfacing project on Angola, Frankfort, and McCord roads.American Structurepoint’s construction management services proposal of $46,356 … Continue reading City beat …
Stranahan PTA’s inclusive playground project gets boost
Stranahan Parent Teacher Association President Tara Haye and members of her organization had a very happy holiday season. They received an anonymous donation of $100,000 for the community inclusive and accessible playground project they launched last year. Continue reading Stranahan PTA’s inclusive playground project gets boost
Winter warm up with unstuffed poblano pepper soup
Welcome 2024! As we dive into winter and a new year, two words come to mind – healthy and hearty. A steamy bowl of soup loaded with veggies fills that bill. Unstuffed Poblano Pepper Soup will warm the soul and is perfect after a brisk walk at the park or ice skating downtown on a cold, northwest Ohio day. Continue reading Winter warm up with unstuffed poblano pepper soup
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At its Dec. 18 meeting, Sylvania City Council approved Service Director Kevin Aller’s request to increase water rates for city users from $8.41 to $8.75 per 1,000 gallons and noncity users from $10.51 to $10.94. Council also approved Aller’s request to raise the sewer rates for city users from $5.45 to $5.56 for city users and for noncity users from $6.81 to $6.95. The combined rate adjustments will add approximately $2.47 to the average household bill in the city. Continue reading City beat …
Young author’s love of music prompts new book
Sylvan fifth grade student Adam Elfadl, 10, has recently released his second book, “A Trip Through Time, The Great Composers of Piano.”
Elfadl has been taking piano lessons since he was 4-years-old from Melanie Zientek at Forté School of Music Continue reading Young author’s love of music prompts new book
Zane’s Lebanese Grill brings specialty coffee and tea to Sylvan Square
The Ismail family is pleased to announce the opening of Zane’s Mediterranean Café, located inside their Sylvania restaurant, Zane’s Lebanese Grill, at 4900 N. McCord Rd. The new coffee bar features espresso, lattes, cold brew coffee, and organic coffee and tea. Continue reading Zane’s Lebanese Grill brings specialty coffee and tea to Sylvan Square