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by Christopher Byrd - Wednesday, March 10th, 2010Thanks to Brad Mazon of Niagara Popcorn for taking the time to do an interview with me about his business and why he moved into the Broadway Market…great interview.
Niagara Popcorn officially opens for biz this coming Saturday!
Check Niagara Popcorn’s website out by clicking here and be sure to stop in and say hi to them at the Market.
Alive!
Ladies of Charity Bell Ringer Auction and Luncheon
by Christopher Byrd - Monday, March 8th, 2010
The Bell Ringer Auction, always an exciting event, will be held at the Creekside Banquet Center, 2669 Union Road, Cheektowaga, on Saturday, March 27, 2010. New, gently used, and antique items will be raffled, and you will have an opportunity to bid on unique collectables in a silent auction.
In the past we have offered Lladro figurines, Hummel and Lenox porcelain, antique jewelry, and valuable gift certificates for restaurants, recreation, personal services and entertainment. This year’s items are exceptional in both quality and variety.
Doors open at 11:00 AM for browsing and ticket sales. A delicious luncheon of baked stuffed chicken breast with dressing, vegetables, salad, bread basket, coffee tea and dessert will be served at noon.
[read more--->]
Grandma’s BBQ Hamburger Recipe
by Christopher Byrd - Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
As promised about a month and a half ago, here is my grandmother’s BBQ hamburger recipe.
What I said in January…
When I saw the pic above of the Polish-American style BBQ hamburger, it made me think of my Babcia/Busha and how that burger was served up on many family events in B-F over the years. As the writer of the blog points out, it is not BBQ’d at all…but hey, we are Polish and we come up with our own stuff and names for things.
I have made similar BBQ hamburgers over the years, but never could get it quite the way my Babcia/Busha did…the only person to come close is my mother…I may just whip up a batch soon. A few years ago, my mother put together a family recipe book for me and my brothers.
Equally important to my Polish heritage is my Polish American heritage…the things my ancestors did while building their lives in America as immigrants…it is an important story.
[click for recipe - pdf]
HOPE Center looking for donations for Saint Patrick’s Day
by Christopher Byrd - Monday, March 1st, 2010
The HOPE Center a St. Patrick’s Day dinner at the Urban Diner for their customers (residents of Broadway-Fillmore).
All customers wearing green will receive a free raffle ticket for a basket of green. Those not wearing will have the option of shamrock painted on their face.
They are looking …for donations of green items for the baskets (green shirts, towels, socks, cups, necklace, etc.).
Anyone wishing to drop off donations, the Hope Center is open from 9-4 pm Monday-Friday.
HOPE Center’s The Urban Diner is run entirely by workers in the Safety Net Achievement Program, a program designed to provide welfare recipients with work experience. The Urban Diner is a restaurant-style soup kitchen that serves up dignity, respect and opportunity!
For more info call 716-855-2124 or visit their Facebook page by clicking here.
Senator Gillibrand visits the RTLC
by Christopher Byrd - Tuesday, February 16th, 2010Senator Kirstin Gillibrand took a tour of the Response to Love Center today.
The Senator appeared at the Response to Love Center on Kosciuszko Street to learn about the Center’s programs for feeding, educating and caring for the poor. “Well I’ve learned about the incredible need that we have here in the Buffalo region, and I’ve learned how important this center is,” said Gillibrand.
Sister J rocks… 
Two with B-F connections are part of AM-POL Eagle’s Citizens of the Year
by Christopher Byrd - Monday, February 8th, 2010
Amy Betros of Saint Luke’s Mission of Mercy & Saint Adalbert Basilica parishioner Christina Slomczewski.
Congratulations to them both!
Read more about them and the AM-POL Eagle’s other citizens of the year by clicking here—>
Where in the world are the Central Terminal’s lamps?
by Around the Web - Monday, February 8th, 2010
(Derek Punaro – CTRC) Some of the most beloved features of the Central Terminal – it’s various art deco lamps – are the most sorely missed by those who come back and see the building today. The CTRC regularly keeps track of artifacts that came from the building, and it’s been known for several years that some of our lamps ended up in a chain of restaurants called the Cafe Deco in Hong Kong. We’ve had several people visit the restaurants and take numerous photos and even measurements of the lamps to help us in their eventual recreation.
[read full story--->]
The Wilson Street Urban Farm Report…
by Christopher Byrd - Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
On January 9th, the farm manager of a successful CSA called Canticle Farms located Allegany, NY, came and spoke with a group of about 25 people involved in urban agriculture. Mark Printz is a wealth of experience and information which he freely shares as well as just a neat person to be around. He showed us how he plans out his fields and schedules his successions. He also fielded many questions and showed us his resources.
In the afternoon, many of us stayed and discussed how to collaborate on supplies for our own fields and gardens. As a group, we are trying to figure out how to share the costs of seeds and supplies, where and how to make compost on a large scale, how to be aware of what others have to offer or what they need that we could offer, and generally how to work together to make growing food within Buffalo city limits a successful endeavor. After the meeting, we all marched out to check out the hoophouse.
[read the rest on the Wilson Street Urban Farm site--->]
Bell Ringer Auction and Luncheon to Benefit Ladies of Charity
by Christopher Byrd - Friday, January 22nd, 2010
The Bell Ringer Auction, always an exciting event, will be held at the Creekside Banquet Center, 2669 Union Road, Cheektowaga, on Saturday, March 27, 2010. New, gently used, and antique items will be raffled, and you will have an opportunity to bid on unique collectables in a silent auction.
In the past we have offered Lladro figurines, Hummel and Lenox porcelain, antique jewelry, and valuable gift certificates for restaurants, recreation, personal services and entertainment. This year’s items are exceptional in both quality and variety.
Doors open at 11:00 AM for browsing and ticket sales. A delicious luncheon of baked stuffed chicken breast with dressing, vegetables, salad, bread basket, coffee tea and dessert will be served at noon.
[read more--->]
Video and more photos from the MLK Service Day at the Market
by Christopher Byrd - Wednesday, January 20th, 2010The Response to Love Center’s Mike Gilhooly sent along a link to some video and and photos he took yesterday. Always great to see the RTLC’s Sister Johnice in action!
[check it out by clicking here--->]
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