The Metro East Messenger 1.22.21 Issue

What’s Inside Local Events

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Super Bowl Word Search

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Weekly Reoccurring Events Coupons

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Super Bowl Party Tips

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Super Bowl Recipes

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L.C.’s Pub 605 N. Main St, Caseyville, IL Curbside Pickup!

(618) 855-9007

Local Events

NOTE: Events are subject to change, cancel or be rescheduled due to Covid 19 restrictions.

LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEKEND at EXO Lounge, 7pm on Fridays, 6pm on Saturdays at EXO Lounge, 2 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. For more info and updates, follow their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EXOLounge.

EXO Lounge’s Live Music Events For January: Fri. Jan. 22nd, Drag Show, Presented by: The Turner-Coles at 9pm Sat. Jan. 23rd, Live Music by DJ Chris Brown at 6pm Fri. Jan. 29th, Live Music by Mike Sonderegger at 7pm Sat. Jan. 30th, Live Music by Alex Reyna at 6pm Parking Lot BINGO, Jan. 23rd, 5- 7pm, Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway, Dr, Collinsville, IL. Join us for some old-fashioned BINGO...from the comfort of your car! We'll provide the dabbers and BINGO Cards for four rounds of BINGO! Fire pits will be available if you'd like to bring your own S'mores kits or just warm-up. Price: $10 per car. Additional concessions will be available for purchase. Register by calling the City of Collinsville Parks and Recreation Department at 618-346-7529 or by visiting http://bit.ly/392D7We.

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Local Events Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, Feb. 6th, 8-10am. City of Collinsville Parks and Recreation, 10 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL. Celebrate Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! Drive through the Activity Center Parking Lot and pick-up your Breakfast Box, which includes single ice cream scoops for four, sprinkles, chocolate syrup, a craft for two children and other fun activities! Cost: $20 per box. Boxes will be handed out by the local heroes of the Collinsville Police Department. Sponsored by Dairy Queen and Collinsville's Parks and Recreation Department. To register, visit http://bit.ly/3s0gTwM. 5th Annual Valentine’s Day Craft Fair, Feb. 13th, 9am-2pm, Mascoutah American Legion, 1414 West Main St, Mascoutah, IL. 30 Crafters & Vendors, Baked Goods, candies, cakes, cupcakes, salsa, edible cookie dough, local honey, cookies. Just For Kicks DJ Service and The Daily Special Food Truck. 100% outside event with social distance and masks. Rain Or Shine. Free Admission & Parking. 12x12 spaces are $40.00, email Nickki at mascoutahareaevents@hotmail.com.

Mardi Gras Shoebox Parade, Feb. 16th, 6pm. Hosted by the Edwardsville Parks and Recreation. To enter your shoebox, go to https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/596/Edwardsville-Virtual-ShoeboxParade for instructions. The parade will be on the Edwardsville Parks and Recreation Facebook page on Feb. 16th at 6pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/1782851938534248.

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Local Events Bunny Boxes- Delivered by the Easter Bunny! Mar. 27th, Mar. 28th, Apr. 3rd. Don't miss the opportunity for the Easter Bunny to come to your house and bring a very special Bunny Box! Boxes will include materials for your special Bunny Breakfast: pancake mix and fixings to make Bunny Face Pancakes for four, crafts for two children and other bunny favorites! Parents will have the opportunity to take pictures with their participants and the Easter Bunny. Deliveries limited to a 2-mile radius from Collinsville City limits. Register for a delivery at http://bit.ly/3agaG65 or calling the City of Collinsville Parks and Recreation Department at 618-346-7529.

Curt Copeland's Open Mic Night at Bella Vista Winery, Wednesdays, 8-11pm @ Bella Vista Winery, 6633 E. Main St, Maryville, IL. There’s plenty of room for social distancing at the spacious Piccola Lounge with a large stage for you to shine on. We welcome all talent levels and are always happy to back you up if desired. We feature a full backline of amps and drums in addition to a professional sound system, so you sound your best. For more info, call 618-365-6280.

Drive-Thru Easter Event, Mar. 27th, 1-3pm, hosted by Tri-Township District. This free event is open to children 12 and under. Attendees will receive a bag full of Easter eggs. Several golden eggs will be placed in bags at random for a chance to win one of our varied prizes. Prizes can be picked up at the time of the drive-thru or during office hours. Details about exact pick-up location will be emailed to attendees.

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Local Events Glo Bingo, Apr. 16th, 6pm at the Edwardsville Moose Lodge, 7371 Marine Rd, Edwardsville, IL. Come join us for an evening of fun! It’s not your Grandmother’s Bingo, it’s Glo-Bingo! Grab your friends, bring some snacks and help us raise money for Backstoppers, a SIUE student scholarship fund, & to allow us to continue in the future giving back to our community! Tickets can be bought online at glo-Bingo.com or by emailing siuepdlodge328@gmail.com! Want to help sponsor or donate? Please contact us via email!

Looking For A Venue To Host A Private Event? EXO Lounge has a new 40’x40” event tent! Inside your find a well-heated lounge setting with TVs, high top seating, standing tables, turf, up lighting, string lighting, ceiling draping, and chandeliers. For more info, go to https://visitexo.com/ or email events@visitexo.com.

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Weekly Reoccurring Events All Winter Winter Reads 2021 with Caseyville Public Library. Reading Program Features: virtual storytimes, craft take & makes, volunteer/service opportunities, coffee talks, activity bingo card, other fun activities. Packets are available at the Caseyville Library. Call the library to schedule your curbside pickup at (618)345-5848. For more info, https://www.caseyvillelibrary.org/virtualevents.

Monday’s O’Fallon Library Book Club (via Zoom), The O'Fallon Library Book Club meets at 7:00pm on the fourth Monday of each month. We have a round table discussion sharing views and insights about the book for the first 30 minutes or so, with a discussion on next month's pick following. January 25 - City of Girls: A Novel by Elizabeth Gilbert, February 22 - Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate, March 22 - When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole, April 26 - Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. You do not have to be an O’Fallon Public Library card holder to attend. For questions, please contact Ryan at ryan@ofpl.info or (618) 206-4342.

Books & Brew Book Club (virtual), 4th Monday of every month, 7-8pm. is a fun, nontraditional book club that meets at a local tap house. It's a great way to meet new people, discover amazing titles, and simply relax. We mix in both fiction and nonfiction titles, with all suggestions coming from you, the attendees!

This is a no-pressure book club, meaning that you won't be scolded for not finishing any particular title.

Come as you are. We don't bite. Upcoming titles: January - "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" by Agatha Christie. For questions, contact Ryan at ryan@ofpl.info or(618) 206-4342.

Tuesday’s Storytime Live (Zoom) with Glen Carbon Library, Tuesdays at 10 am and Wednesdays at 2pm. To view dates and register for Tuesdays: https://bit.ly/2XdYb6N for Wednesdays: https://bit.ly/3rYYoJ9.

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Weekly Reoccurring Events Story Time at Home (virtual), every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am with Edwardsville Public Library. Fun stories, songs, and rhymes each on week on Facebook! Join us live at 10am: https://www.facebook.com/edwardsvillelibrary/, or watch the video later at your convenience. Baby & Toddler Time - Tuesdays at 10 AM, Preschooler Story Time - Thursdays at 10 AM.

Wednesday’s Storytime Live (Zoom) with Glen Carbon Library, Tuesdays at 10 am and Wednesdays at 2pm. To view dates and register for Tuesdays: https://bit.ly/2XdYb6N for Wednesdays: https://bit.ly/3rYYoJ9.

Zoom STEAM Club - Online! The second Wednesday of the month with the O’Fallon Public Library. Kids age 6-12. The sessions will be about 30-45 minutes long. This is a FREE club. You do not need an O'Fallon Library card to participate. Activity kits will be available at the library. For more info and registration, go to https://ofpl.info/calendar.

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Thursday’s Pajama Storytimes (virtual), 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30-6pm with Glen Carbon Library. Visit our Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/glencarboncentenniallibrary/, for storytimes with Miss Becky! She’ll be reading stories to help get you ready for bed. We encourage you to watch in your pajamas!

Story Time at Home (virtual), Tuesday and Thursday at 10am with Edwardsville Public Library. Fun stories, songs, and rhymes each on week on Facebook! Join us live at 10am: https://www.facebook.com/edwardsvillelibrary/ or watch the video later at your convenience. Baby & Toddler Time - Tuesdays at 10 AM, Preschooler Story Time - Thursdays at 10 AM.

Saturday’s Saturday Science Lab-At Home, hosted by Six Mile Regional Library District. For Grades 2-6.

Pick up an experiment kit with instructions, available at either library location starting the Thursday before the event. We will post a demonstration video to the library's social media, https://www.facebook.com/smrld.org. For dates and info about projects, go to https://www.smrld.org/event/saturday-science-lab-at-home-2/2021-01-09/.

Reading Relay (virtual), Saturdays at 3pm with Glen Carbon Library. Join Miss Aimee and Miss Becky as we read from chapters in “Great Upending” by Beth Kephart! We would love for you to read aloud from some pages, or simply enjoy listening to others read to you. We will spend about 45 minutes reading and another 10 minutes discussing the book. “The Great Upending” is available on Hoopla, Cloud Library, and OverDrive. Print copies will be available to pick up starting in January. Registration is required. Go to http://bit.ly/39bF0zM.

Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga, Saturdays at 9:30am with Glen Carbon Library. Get fit and healthy when you join us for an energizing session of yoga. Registration required: http://bit.ly/2Lc9r0R. Let’s Get Crafty (virtual) with Glen Carbon Library. Join us one Saturday a month on our Facebook or YouTube page for virtual craft time! Reserve a bag of craft supplies to pick up from the library or use items you have at home. Follow along with the tutorial so we can create something wonderful together! To register, call (618) 288-1212.

Sunday’s Zoom Lego Club-Online! Hosted by The O’Fallon Public Library. Happens the 2nd Sunday of the month @2pm. Sessions will be about 30-45 minutes. We will read a book, play some games, and have some fun!

Small Lego kits will be available to borrow for 2 weeks from the library for the activities. Please go to the Help desk in the children's area to borrow one of the kits. This is a FREE club. You do not have to have an O'Fallon Library card to participate. For more info, go to https://ofpl.info/events/zoom-lego-club-online. www.metroeastmessenger.com

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Restaurant Directory Restaurant Name

Address

Other Features

Website

American/Bar & Grill 1) 27 Jct Dr W, Glen Carbon, IL 62034, (618)659-1922 Classic American comfort food, Open 24 Denny's 2) 522 Ramada Blvd, Collinsville, IL 62234, www.dennys.com Hours (618) 345-8995 3) 737 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618) 622-0471 Cajun Comfort Food/Fresh Gulf Shores Restaurant www.gulfshoresrestaura 215 Harvard Drive, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 650-9109 Seafood/Daily Specials/Weekly Live & Grill ntandgrill.com Music (see website for dates and times) IHOP

Kool Beanz Café

Lottie's Café

1028 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618)632-5400

212 E State St, O Fallon, IL 62269, (618) 589-3843

Wide variety of pancakes, American breakfast and diner fare.

www.ihop.com

Specialty Coffee, Gourmet Tea, Handcrafted Smoothies, Breakfast and https://koolbeanzlife.co Lunch Served, Vegan/Vegetarian m/ Options Available. Baked Goods

1099 Belt Line Road, Suite D, Collinsville, IL 62234, Carryout/Catering/Daily www.facebook.com/Lotti (618) 223-8253 Specials/Gaming/Occasional Live Music es-Cafe

Mady's

623 Edwardsville Road, Troy, Illinois (618) 505-7188

Bar/Casino

Mady's Facebook Page

McDill's Irish Pub

334 Saint Louis Rd Collinsville, IL, 62234 (618) 344-9875

Daily Food Specials/Dine in or Carry Out/Pool Table/Gaming/UFC Fight Viewing

https://www.facebook.c om/McDills

Peel Wood Fired Pizza

The Command Post Bar and Grill The Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill

1) 921 S. Arbor Vitae, Edwardsville, IL 62025 Order (618)659-856 Online/Carryout/Patio/Brewery/Seasona www.peelpizza.com 2) 1104 S. Cherry St., O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618)726l Specials 2244 Video Gaming/Pool/Dart Leagues/Draft https://www.facebook.c and Craft Beer Selections/Daily 104 N Main St, Troy, IL 62294(618) 667-9892 om/TheCommandPost70 Specials/Children welcome with an 8/ adult. 18+ https://www.facebook.c 171 S. Main St, Glen Carbon, IL Patio/Carryout/Happy Hour/Daily om/WoodenNickelGlenC (618) 288-2141 Specials/Occasional Live Music arbon/

Time Out Sports Bar & Grill

111 W Market St, Troy, IL 62294 (618) 667-2221

Carryout/Daily Specials/Happy Hour/Gaming/Occasional Live Music

China King (Edwardsville)

1063 S State Rt. 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025, (618) 692-1888

Dine in/Carry Out/Order Online/Delivery

www.edwardsvillechinaki ng.com

China King (Troy)

535 Troy Ave #537, Troy, IL 62294, (618) 667-8886

Dine in/Carry Out

See Menu

www.timeoutsportsbargr ill.com

Asian

Mariachi's Mexican Restaurant

Zapata's Mexican Restaurant

Mexican 1) 400 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220, (618) 236-9492 2) 2922 N Center St, Maryville, IL 62062, (618) 288-6300 3) 717 W Washington St, Millstadt, IL 62260, (618) 476-6223 1) 8 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville, IL, (618) 343-1337 2) 4660 N Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL, (618) 277-5474

Carryout/Order Online/Catering/Daily www.mariachismexfood.

Specials/Gaming/Party Room com

Lunch Buffet/Carry Out/Catering/Daily www.zapatasmexican.co Specials/Party Room/Karaoke Every m Other Friday

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Business Directory Gas & Convenience 7900 N Illinois St, Caseyville, IL 62232

(618) 344-1286

2233 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 344-1352

301 Salem Pl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

(618) 624-6013

6559 IL-162, Maryville, IL 62062 826 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269 1242 Thouvenot Ln, Shiloh, IL 62269 536 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294

(618) 288-7920 (618) 632-2177 (618) 622-2220 (618) 667-4581

Handee Mart

411 N Main St, Caseyville, IL 62232

(618) 344-3667

https://www.facebook.com/ handeemartcaseyville/

Huck's Convenient Food Store

1029 Lincoln Hwy, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

(618) 632-4807

www.hucks.com

702 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 345-9777

Pilot Travel Center Shell

970 US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269 820 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294 1011 W US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269

(618) 622-0630 (618) 667-0946 (618) 632-2787

pilotflyingj.com https://find.shell.com

TA

819 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294

(618) 667-9931

www.ta-petro.com

Circle K

Moto Mart

www.circlek.com

www.shell.com

Retail & Services Bike Surgeon

201 E State St, O'Fallon, IL 62269

(618) 622-1693

https://bikesurgeon.com/

Chelsey Reed-Hair Designer & Makeup Artist

2400 N Center St Maryville, IL, 62062

(618) 410-0882

www.facebook.com/chereed hairstylist

Chiropractic Works

410 Regency Ctr, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 477-8364

www.chiropracticworkscollin sville.com

Code 3 Spices

302 E. Main St. Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 855-8855

https://code3spices.com/

DogWatch Hidden Fences

Email: Alan@dogwatchofillinois.com

(618) 692-9131

www.dogwatchofillinois.com

Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Denise Arendell

303 Fountains Parkway, Suite 210 Fairview Heights, Il 62208 denise.arendell@edwardjones.com

(618) 622-4977

www.edwardjones.com/deni se-arendell

Kelly's Butcher Shop & Deli

804 South Main St., Troy, IL 62294

(618) 667-6268

https://www.facebook.com/ KellysButcherShopDeli/

Lonnie's Liquors

2004 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 344-3430

1150 St. Louis Road, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 345-0611

25 Commercial St, Millstadt, IL 62260

(618) 476-7490

7835 Ivory Ave. St. Louis, MO 63111

(314) 638-2710

Email: Alan@xgreensynthetic.com

(314) 241-8873

Mike's Automotive

Xtreme Green Synthetic Turf

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Hotels Comfort Inn Collinsville

8 Commerce Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234

(480) 725-1637

www.wyndhamhotels.com

Days Inn Collinsville

12 Commerce Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 803-4032

www.wyndhamhotels.com

4 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 346-0607

www.marriott.com

Fairfield Inn by Marriott St. LouisCollinsville La Quinta Inn & Suites Collinsville

6 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 855-8400

www.laquintacollinsville.com

(618) 223-5383

www.wyndhamhotels.com

(618) 624-3636

www.choicehotels.com

(618) 212-1300

www.ihg.com

(618) 688-2526

www.wyndhamhotels.com

(618) 398-7124

www.radisonhotels.com

Best Western- Troy

2 Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234 305 Salem Pl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 313 Salem Pl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 45 Ludwig Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 140 Ludwig Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 2020 Formosa Rd, Troy, IL 62294

(618) 667-9200

www.bestwestern.com

Red Roof Inn

2030 Formosa Rd, Troy, IL 62294

(618) 667-2222

www.redroof.com

Super 8-Troy

910 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294

(618) 505-1189

www.wyndhamhotels.com

Super 8-Collinsville Econo Lodge Holiday Inn Super 8 by Wyndham Country Inn & Suites by Radisson

Best Western

116 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269

(618) 622-8600

www.bestwestern.com

Extended Stay America

154 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269

(618) 624-1757

www.extendedstayamerica.com

La Quinta Inn & Suites

136 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269

(618) 726-2323

www.wyndhamhotels.com

Sleep Inn

140 Venita Dr, O'Fallon, IL 62269

(618) 589-3999

www.choicehotels.com

TownePlace Suites by Marriott

445 Regency Park Drive, O'Fallon, IL 62269

(618) 624-4900

www.marriott.com

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302 E. Main St, Collinsville, IL (618) 855-8855

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(618) 344-4096

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Are you hosting a Super Bowl party this year? Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a rookie, these tips, tricks and recipes will make sure your party is a “Win!”

One Week Before Make the menu. You don’t want to break the #1 rule of super bowl parties and not have enough food and drinks. Get a head count of your guests and plan at least a pound of food per guest.

A good rule of thumb is to plan for chips, dips and simple snack food for the pregame, bring out a hot entrée 30 minutes before the game and another hot entrée at half time. This will keep the party alive and the guests well fed. (Check out our recipes on pages 14 & 15.) Don’t forget about desserts, but don’t fuss too much over them. Simple cookies or cupcakes are perfect for this occasion. For drinks, plan at least 4 drinks per guest. Although beer is the customary drink of choice, don’t forget to plan nonalcoholic beverages, too.

Pro Tip: Don’t want to bake? Place an order at your local bakery! A few we love are Wood Next, decide which party games to play. There a several to choose from but Bakery in O’Fallon, Silly Grandma’s Sweet here are the tried-and-true classics: Super Bowl Squares and Commercial Creations in Maryville Bingo. For a free printables, go to http://bit.ly/squaresforsuperbowl and and A Little Taste of http://bit.ly/bingoforsuperbowl. Be sure to print them out early!

Heaven Bakery in Edwardsville.

Day Before Pro Tip: Gather the serving platters/bowls Clean the main areas of your house and start setting up the party. Set up and the serving utensils the seating area around the main TV. Make sure there are enough seats for you will need for each everyone, even if it means placing cushions on the floor. Also, make sure menu item. Place them you have coolers placed nearby. No one wants to miss a big play because on the tables where you they left the room to get a drink. Next, fully stock bathrooms with toilet intend them to go and paper and paper towels. (Nobody likes wet hand towels.) Now is also a label each one with a great time to put up decorations. Are you serving any dips that can be made sticky note. This will ahead? Prep them now and keep them in the fridge. Want to go above and make the next day beyond? Download this playlist of former half time performing artists: easier.

Next, make your shopping list. Don’t forget to buy the paper plates, cups, napkins and cutlery. To-Do’s, The Ultimate Party Store in Edwardsville is a great place to find Super Bowl themed items and fun party decorations.

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Game Day It’s go time! If you’ve followed this check list and our tips so far, the only thing left to do is finish cooking, serve the food, and put the drinks on ice!

As your guests arrive, offer them a drink and show them to the food, and tell them about the Super Bowl Squares and Bingo games. (Pro tip: Tell your guests to arrive no earlier than 1 ½ hours before game time to avoid running out of drinks/ food and over inebriation. If a guest arrives earlier than that, give them a task like putting drinks on ice and setting the food out on the serving tables.)

Pro Tip: If guests offer to bring anything, always request ice.

There is never too much!

Also, if you for some reason, you do run out of food, plan on ordering carryout/delivery from a local restaurant. Look up their number ahead of time and keep it handy. This will lower your stress. Now it’s time to sit back, relax and cheer for your team!

Pro Tip: If guests offer to bring Pro Tip: Don’t something, alwaysfeel like cooking? say,Order "Ice, please.” carryout and support

local businesses!

L.C.’s Pub 605 N. Main St, Caseyville, IL Curbside Pickup!

(618)855-9007

Bacon Chipotle Guacamole 3 Avocados From Mexico, halved, pitted and peeled 3 tablespoons shallot, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped 1 lime, juice only 8 ounces applewood smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup tomatoes, small diced 2 canned chipotle chiles, finely chopped ground cumin, to taste salt, to taste pepper, to taste In large bowl, mash avocados with shallots, garlic, cilantro and lime juice to desired consistency. Fold in bacon, tomatoes and chipotle chiles until well combined. Season with cumin, salt and pepper, to taste.

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Code 3 Spices BBQ Wings 4 lbs. wings (tips removed) Rescue Rub by Code 3 Spices 18 oz. Patriot Sauce by Code 3 Spices Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Season the chicken wings liberally on both sides with Code 3 Spices Rescue Rub. Set wings in a single layer in a large roasting or baking pan. Use two pans if you have to. Bake the chicken wings, turning once, until browned, about 45 minutes.

Remove the wings from the oven. Pour off all the fat from the pan. If necessary, blot the wings with paper towels. Pour the Code 3 Spices Patriot Sauce over the chicken wings and return to the oven.

Bake for 10 minutes. Turn the wings over and bake 10 minutes longer. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Note: You can order Code 3 Spices Rescue Rub and Patriot Sauce at https://code3bbqsupply.com/ or stop by the Code 3 Spices store at 302 E Main St, Collinsville, IL.

Pepperoni Bread 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed 2 large eggs, separated 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 ounces sliced pepperoni 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1 jar marinara for dipping (optional) Preheat oven to 350°. On a greased baking sheet, roll out dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle. In a small bowl, combine the egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, oil, parsley, oregano, garlic powder and pepper. Brush over the dough. Sprinkle with the pepperoni, mozzarella cheese. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal and tuck ends under. Position loaf with seam side down; brush with egg whites. Do not let rise. Bake until golden brown and dough is cooked through, 35-40 minutes. Warm the marinara; serve with sliced loaf. www.metroeastmessenger.com

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