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George’s Corner: Support Our Veterans!

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Passanante’s Presents GEORGE’S CORNER, a special column written by 10 year veteran of Passanante’s Home Food Service, George Flasinski.

PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN LEGION HOUSING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS CORP

Did you know that one-third of the adult homeless population is veterans? In my opinion we have an obligation to ensure they have the support necessary to live a productive life after their military service. About 1.5 million other veterans are considered at risk of homelessness due to poverty, lack of support networks, and dismal living conditions in overcrowded or substandard housing.

Why are veterans homeless? In addition to the factors influencing all homelessness – extreme shortage of affordable housing, livable income and access to health care – a large number of displaced and at-risk veterans are living with the lingering effects of post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse. These factors are often times compounded by a lack of family and social support networks. Our homeless veterans need access to secure, safe, and clean housing that offers a supportive environment free of drugs and alcohol.

What seems to work best? According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, the programs that seem to work best feature structured, transitional housing that are substance-free and populated with fellow veterans who share the common goal of bettering themselves.

What can I do? Support programs like The Pennsylvania American Legion Housing for Homeless Veterans program. We are a nonprofit ‘veterans helping veterans’ organization that partners with the VA’s program for homeless veterans. Our program is designed to enhance the quality of life for the veteran and their families by providing clean transitional housing. It will also help them to become productive taxpaying citizens by securing a decent job. Our homes are located in Moon Township, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Our vision is to give homeless veterans a second chance at the American dream.

The remodeling and upkeep of these homes is the responsibility of The American Legion Housing for Homeless Veterans, Inc. We need your support! Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.

In order for The American Legion to finance this program, we are asking for your support. Please make checks payable to: PA American Legion Housing for Homeless, Inc.  Mail to: Ron Conley, President, 709 Hope Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220.

For additional information please call: The Pennsylvania American Legion at 717-730-9100.

George Flasinski

Legislative Committee Chairman — Sons of the American Legion — Detachment of Pennsylvania

*The views or opinions expressed in “George’s Corner” blogs do not necessarily reflect those of Passanante’s Home Food Service.

Chicken ‘N’ Sausage Filé Gumbo

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In this weather who doesn’t crave a good gumbo recipe? Depend on Passanante’s Home Food Services to deliver delicious meats directly to your home so you can whip up awesome recipes like this one we found right in the heart of Cajun Country – New Orleans, Louisiana!

*Serves 10-14 bowls

What You Need:

  • 3 pounds chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or salt and pepper)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup minced bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup minced celery
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground bay leaves
  • 2 1/4 quarts hot water
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 pound smoked pork sausage, thinly sliced
  • Filé powder
  • White rice (cooked)

How To Make It:

Remove skin from chicken thighs, clean and pat dry. Season with cajun seasoning. Heat oil inlarge heavy pot. Sear chicken; remove and set aside.

Make roux by adding flour to hot oil in pot. stir constantly over medium high heat till medium brown.

Stir onion, bell pepper,and celery into roux; cook until tender. Return chicken to pot and add Tabasco, Worcestershire, bay leaves, cajun seasoning and water.

Cover and allow to simmer one hour.

Add green onions, garlic and sausage. stir, cover and simmer another hour.

Remove all thigh bones from gumbo.

Skim off excess oil. Serve in bowls over hot rice with warm French bread and filé powder.

Bon Appetite! 

What Your Butcher Doesn’t Want You To Know About Glued Meat

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Still going to the grocery for your meats? You may be putting you and your family at risk for food poisoning as a result of glued meat. That’s right, that beautiful filet may just be a few chunks of meat that have been glued together with transglutaminase. Check out this video of an investigation into the dirty secrets of the meat industry .

As a trusted source of healthy, all-natural, hormone-free meats, Passanante’s Home Food Service guarantees the quality of the meats we deliver to your home. We believe in the value of knowing what you’re putting in your body and know how difficult it can be to do so in a world filled with butcher shops, grocery stores, and restaurants. Passanante’s only provides our patrons with foods they can feel good about eating knowing they are safe and the finest quality.

If you’re looking for a trustworthy food delivery service let us impress you with the service, quality, and delicious meals that Passanante’s has become famous for! Give us a call today and never worry about glued meat again!

Passanante’s Thanks You!

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2011 BIG Holiday Promotion Gift!2011 BIG Holiday Promotion Gift!

Wow! What an incredible holiday season this has already been at Passanante’s Home Food Service! We want to thank all of you so very much for helping us make our 2011 BIG Holiday Promotion such an incredible success! We delivered dozens and dozens of samples to eagerly awaiting families and are so happy you all took the time to send us such wonderful referrals.
In case you were wondering, the holiday package your friends and family members received included a boneless chicken breast, 3 handmade italian sausage links, an 8 oz. marinated flatiron steak, a jumbo steak burger, and a package of organic mixed vegetables.
– No wonder they were all so excited, right?!

We are having so much fun getting to know our new and existing customers as we continue to grow Passanante’s. As you know, our goal is to always provide you with delicious, healthy, and organic foods that you feel good about serving to your family. We are always available to answer any questions you may have about organic foods or hormone-free meats. Check our blog each week for useful information from what cut of meat comes from where, to delectable recipes, photos and more!

Thanks again to all of our loyal customers as well as the willing referrals we have been able to get to know over the last few weeks. We genuinely appreciate all of you!!

Have a wonderful holiday season,
Your Friends at Passanante’s Home Food Service

Delicious Holiday Promotion!

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Filet Mignon

We know how hard it can be to find the perfect gift for your loved ones, which is why your friends at Passanante’s have decided to lend a helping hand!

Over the next week we’ll be cruising around town dropping off exactly what your friends and family members are hoping for this year — healthy and irresistibly delicious food!

Passanante’s Home Food Service wants to thank our customers for referrals this holiday season by sending their friends free gifts! We will be delivering your referral a gift wrapped reusable cooler filed with several of our most popular meats and vegetables as well as a note saying who the gift is from.

Don’t worry we haven’t forgotten about you! For each of your referrals that agrees to receive a sample, you’ll get 2 free filet mignons on your next order. Also, if a referral elects to become a customer we’ll mail you a $50 Target gift card!Best of all, there’s absolutely no cost to you and no obligation for your referral… just free gifts and delicious foods!

We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and would be thrilled to help you put dinner on the table this year.

If you have any questions about our holiday promotion or about our home food delivery service feel free to find us on Facebook, Twitter, or give us a ring at 1-800-772-7786

Stay Warm & Keep Your Bellies Full!

Passanante’s Home Food Service