Submitted by Taidghin O’Brien on Fri, 05/10/2019 – 9:22am It’s that time of year when lots of delicious, over-wintered vegetables start to produce some of their most interesting offerings. It’s also that time of year when it can start to get a little confusing at the farmers market or grocery store with many of these […]
recipes
No Bake Apple Crunch Rings
These delicious, no-bake apple crunch rings are a perfect after-school snack! Thank you to Weinzierl Fruits for providing the apples and to Central Illinois Bakehouse for providing the granola!
Okra, Not Just For Gumbo
Okra is another one of those poor, misunderstood vegetables that gets a really bad rap. Between people thinking that okra is always slimy, even when raw (it’s not btw), to people dismissing it because they don’t know what to do with it, okra doesn’t get much love. Well, I love okra. I love munching on […]
Pizza Bagels
This is a fun and versatile snack your kids will love all year round! It’s simple to make, with only a few ingredients. Get creative by adding your favorite seasonal toppings! Thanks to Good Judy’s, Kountry Fresh & Koss Family Farms, and Berries & Flour for providing the ingredients for this month’s recipe!
Polenta with Radishes
Submitted by Cara Cummings on Tue, 07/12/2016 – 6:22am For those of you who have been asking for the 2016 calendar recipes–I’m finally getting them posted! Recipe for polenta with radishes1 cup polenta (fine to medium ground cornmeal) 5 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 bunch radishes 1 tablespoon butter salt to taste 1-2 tablespoons honey […]
Preservation Tips for the Bounty of the Fall Harvest
Submitted by Taidghin O’Brien on Mon, 10/08/2018 – 11:21am It’s that time of year when everyone seems to be inundated with fresh, local produce. The late summer / early fall harvest just seems to keep on going and going with this continued warm weather. It’s October and it’s 90° outside…I thought central Illinois already had […]
