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It is easier to teach the kids when they are young how to eat properly, than it is to stop breaking bad eating habits as an adult. Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. I myself have been battling weight issues for a longtime. It occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for his or her age and height. Childhood obesity is particularly troubling because the extra pounds often start children on the path to health problems that were once confined to adults, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Childhood obesity can also lead to poor self-esteem and depression. In our fast-paced world, it is often thought that mealtime is really a choice between convenience and nutrition. Veggie U, while educating children, knows that for lasting impact, parents to must make healthy eating choices for the entire family. Here is a little more info on Veggie U. Let’s make a healthier choice Chicago…….
The mission of Veggie U is to promote the well-being of children through a healthy lifestyle. Veggie U is dedicated to the creation and distribution of curricula nationally, with a focus on making wise food choices, combating adolescent and juvenile disease, and attaining an understanding of sustainable agriculture.
This is accomplished through:
•Hands-on educational curricula targeting classrooms across the nation
•Development of seminars and outreach programs for food enthusiasts, food service groups and culinary professionals
The educational projects:
•Introduce the concept of sustainable agriculture
•Emphasize the need to grow vegetables safely
•Provide the connection between agriculture, good nutrition and the culinary arts.
To find out more information on Veggie U, please check out their website.
Website: www.veggieu.org
Hola amigos!
I don’t know about you but I’ve been craving tacos and cervesas since May 6, 2009. I’m heading over to my friend Maria’s joint tomorrow to celebrate and I am so freaking ready. You can join me and some of the Chicago.com Crew for a great Cinco de Mayo feast at El Nuevo Mexicano Restaurant. Check it out below and we hope to see you there!
Hasta Luego Amigos de Chicago!
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo El Nuevo Mexicano Restaurant style. Join us for the biggest party of the year on Wednesday, May 5! We have live mariachi, drink specials, new menu offerings, sombreros, maracas, and best of all – A New Expanded Patio! The weather will be great and we expect a wonderful crowd. Come early and celebrate with us!
What is Cinco de Mayo? Click here for the skinny…
And don’t forget:
El Nuevo Mexicano is the perfect watering hole before or after the CUBS games, Timeline Theatre, Blue Man Group
or Landmark Century Theatres. Our cantina is always open, stocked with icy cold imported beers, fresh squeezed margaritas, mixed drinks and an impressive list of fine tequilas for sipping. Spring is here – so let’s get to it!
Hasta Pronto!
Maria Rodriguez & staff will be sure you have a excellent time.
El Nuevo Mexicano Restaurant
2914 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657
773-528-2131
VIVA! Las Lakeview – A Casino Night at the Harbor to Benefit FIVE Lakeview Charities
April 20, 2010- Chicago, IL –Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Inaugural event for their 501c3 arm Lakeview East Community Partnerships – VIVA! Las Lakeview, an evening, of high style gaming with master of ceremonies ” COUSIN VINNIE” from Chicago.com.
Thursday April 29th from 6:30PM to 10PM
Chicago Yacht Club: Belmont Station 300 W Belmont, Lakeview
A total of over $50,000 in prizes are available for guests to try their luck for ranging from fine art to hotel stays to dining certificates to spa packages.
A donation of $40 provides a buffet, and entertainment by Joe Ferrar and Friends of the Chicago Jazz Ensemble.
Guests will enjoy an evening of “Vegas-style” entertainment: Blackjack, Craps, Spin to Win, Roulette and Texas Hold’ em Poker.
All attendees will start the evening with $20 in chips, and can purchase more as needed. All proceeds benefit Lakeview area Not for Profit Organizations.
Beneficiaries of this event include:
o Student Veteran and Military Association of Illinois
o The Nettelhorst School
o The Chicago Canine Rescue Foundation
o The Chicago Yacht Club Foundation – Sailing Scholarship Program
o Nature Explore
Winners can also turn their chips in to purchase special raffle tickets for a trip for two to Las Vegas. Raffle tickets can also be pre-purchased through lakevieweast.com
This event would not be possible without the support countless Community Merchants who donated their services and talents as prizes for game winners.
Sponsors include: Fifth Third Bank, Chicago Jet Group, Horseshoe Casino Hammond, Diageo and Vanberg & Dewulf, Chicago.com
Guests Can order tickets by phone at 773 – 348 – 8608 or online at:
http://www.lakevieweast.com/viva-las-lakeview.htm
Italy is known for “Slow Food” by means of local produce, farm raised animals, and eating healthy meals cooked at home. Well, things are a changing, and perhaps not for the better? I’m not sure, you tell me! Minister Luca Zaia of Italy gave the final go ahead for creating the “the McItaly burger,” containing Italian beef, Asiago cheese and artichoke spread. This is to help the thousands of farmers facing the consequences of the worst economic crisis since 1929. McItaly will bring to the Italian farmers three million and 448 thousand Euros (4.8 million) of additional income per month. It will also enable McDonald’s clients to eat a healthy burger and made with ‘Made in Italy’ products. I hope this will convince them to switch their concepts on the crap they serve us in America and choose a healthier and better quality food. Don’t get me wrong. I love a good beef sandwich, but I’m not really sure “I’m lovin it.”
The first McDonalds to try this “McStereotypical idea” was in Rome’s historic center near the Spanish Steps. Every burger will bear the highly coveted seal “Under the patronage of the Ministry of agriculture and Forestry” The Opposition Democratic Party was none too happy about a government endorsement that is usually seen on museum exhibits and cultural initiatives is now being slapped on a cardboard piece of crap.
I don’t think that this program is going to stop at Italy. Be on the lookout for the new “McChina burger,” with two all beef eggrolls special sauce, lettuce, cheese served on a sesame seed wonton. You think a corporation that rakes in billions of dollars every year can come up with something a little more creative than the “McItaly burger.” Creative or not, the new burger in the first week sold over 100,000 and Zaia says they aren’t stopping there. Soon to be readily available in the 392 Italian restaurants is a new burger featuring smoked bacon and grilled onions, as well as an “all-Italian ingredient salad.”
Tony and Tina’s wedding, Chicago’s longest running show, is no longer. Piper’s Alley was home to this show for over 18 years and New Years Eve was the final show there. Here are the parts and the all star crew that played them, (Tony)-Pete Parrilli (Tina)- Marissa Lauren McRae (Tony’s dad Nunzio)- Me (Barry)- Matt Bonaccorso (Connie)- Marisa Paonessa (Vinnie Black) Vince LiFonti (Donna) Jaclyn Mastrangelo (Marina) Meg Dunn (Mrs. V) Sandra Constantine (Joey) Isaac Loomer 
(Maddie) Kristin Danko (Sister Terry) Victoria Montalbano (Grandma) Judy Parker (Father Mark) Mark D’arienzo (Michael) Kevin Litwin (Sal) Jon Piette (Loretta) Carrie Bruno (DJ Monty) Red Genson (Black Staff)- Jane “Tipme” Allyson. If I left anyone out or misspelled your name please comment!
It was the best and most energetic performance I have ever seen. Everyone was dead on the money (knowing this was the last performance we gave our all), from Tony with his Italian sausage shirt with low pointing arrow and powerful zingers, to Father Mark rocking out the church with his great guitar playing. Some of the former cast members stopped by including Chuck Greenia, Tim McCarthy (Justin Case from the safe auto commercials) he is a very cool gentleman and hilarious. When the ball dropped, we mixed and mingled with all of the great patrons Ruben, Ocean, my cousin Rob and his girlfriend. The only thing missing was my beautiful girlfriend, who is also in the show, but she was out of town. Dancing, drinking, dining and depression were what I had at the start of the New Year! Thanks for a great chapter of my life Tony and Tina and all the cast (my dear friends) I will miss you!