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                Spring is Just Around The Corner!

Spring bulbs are arriving the 1st week of March.  Onion sets, Seed Potatoes and Vegtable Roots are in stock. And we have the complete range of seeds on hand at all local Ace Hardwares.

      Sesame-Hoisin Pork Burgers with Grilled Pineapple

Weber Recipe of the Month

 

Ingredients

Patties

1-1/2 pounds ground pork (80 to 85% lean)
3 scallions (white and light green parts only),finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic 
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon hot chili-garlic sauce, such as Sriracha
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 fresh pineapple slices, each 1/2 inch thick, core removed Canola oil
4 hamburger buns, split
4 leaves romaine lettuce
4 teaspoons hoisin sauce

Instructions

Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F).

In a large bowl gently combine the patty ingredients. With wet hands, form four loosely packed patties of equal size, each shaped to fit the buns and about 3/4 inch thick. Don’t compact the meat too much or the patties will be tough. Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make a shallow indentation about 1 inch wide in the center of each patty. This will help the patties cook evenly and prevent them from puffing on the grill. Brush the pineapple slices with canola oil.

Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the patties over direct medium heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes, turning once or twice. At the same time, grill the pineapple over direct medium heat until lightly charred and softened, about 8 minutes, turning once. Remove from the grill as they are done.

Grill the buns, cut side down, over direct medium heat until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Build the burgers on toasted buns with lettuce, a patty, hoisin sauce, and a pineapple slice. Serve warm.
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Community Events

In Springfield on Friday, March 15th at UIS, The Ugly Duckling & the Tortise and the Hare will be performed. Fresh on the heels of their break out success, the creators of Darwin the Dinosaur are at it again! In an age when television, computers and video games reign supreme, the folks at Light Wire Theater (in conjunction with Corbian Visual Arts and Dance) bring their use of cutting edge technology, moving sculpture, and dance to another unforgettable theatrical experience.You will love The Ugly Ducking and The Tortoise and the Hare as it comes to life through the use of Corbian's signature electroluminescent puppetry.


For more info visit:
http://www.uis.edu/sangamonauditorium/onstage/index.htm

Also in Springfield at the Lincoln Library 326 S. 7th Street in downtown Springfield, computer classes are provided on a continous basis. Classes for E-Mail, Excel, Facebook, Power Point, Word and many more. Visit their website for more details
http://www.lincolnlibrary.info/index.html

And finally the Rail Splitter Alpaca Show will be held March 16 & 17 will be held at the Exposition Building in Springfield at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Admission FREE. 7:00am to 10pm daily. For more info www.railsplittershow.com

The Jacksonville YPN (Young Professionals Network) division of the Jacksonvile Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding their

annual "Bowl for Kid's Sake" on March 8th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. The YPN will also be holding their Social at The Bowl Inn on March 16th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. For more details visit:

http://www.jacksonvilleareachamber.org/index.shtml

Also in Jacksonville, the 1st Annual Family Sweetheart Supper at Prairie Village Healthcar Center, 6-8p.m.. For more information call Cindy, 217-372-5929.

Easter on the Square in Taylorville will be held Saturday, March 30 from 1:00pm through 4:00pm on the South side of the Square. Bounce House will be up and running for kids of all ages. Easter cookie decorating, Lucky Number match, Face Painting, coloring area, Race the Easter Bunny, Storytime and Magic tricks. Come out and join the fun, there is something for everyone. For more info visit www.taylorvillemainstreet.org  

In Bloomington-Normal at the Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center the Illinois High School Association Debate Team State Finals will be held March 14 - March 16

Visit the website by clicking on the above IHSA image or call (309) 663-6377 for more information.

The run will start from the Nature Center on the Havana Riverfront. All 5k runners receive a T-Shirt, Medals Awarded in the 5k race. For more info click on the above St Patrick's image or call (309) 543-1031.

The Carlinville Area Hospital Auxiliary will host a blood drive on

Wednesday, March 6 at the Elks Lodge. This drive takes on more importance than normal because the current supply of blood is very low. Even if you miss the blood drive you can still contact Carlinville Area Hospital and donate blood.  For more info call 217-854-3141 or 800-828-9923. Click on the above image to get to the website. The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Ag Scholarship Day will be held on Thursday March 21, 2013. The Ag Day Breakfast is an annual event celebrating it's 14th Anniversary.

IRS-trained VITA volunteers will be available by appointment at the Chatham Area Public library on Saturdays from 9:30am to 2:30pm beginning 2nd and ending April 13th. The library will offer free tax return preparation services. Please call Mary Alice Keith (217) 483-4643 to schedule an appointment.

Hillsboro School District #3 Spring Vacation Begins March 27, 2013 and school resumes on April 2, 2013. For more info click on the below Hillsboro Community Unit #3 graphic.

Also, the 12th Annual IC3 Hillsboro-Roubaix cycle race will be held Saturday, March 23, 2013. For more info click on link:
http://www.usacycling.org/events/flyer.php?permit=2013-346

 
In Pontiac, the Journey Stories - History of Route 66 will be Thursday, March 28th from 7:30pm 9:00pm.

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