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 […]
SNAP Winter Bonus Program 2019-2020
The Champaign Farmers Market’s Winter Bonus Program is back for a second year in partnership with United Way of Champaign County. With 8 markets left in the season, there is still time to qualify and sign up for the program. PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY Must be a current recipient of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits Must […]
Sliced & Diced – And The Winner Is…
On Saturday, The Land Connection hosted Sliced & Diced: A Home-chef Cooking Competition, pitting 3 local home-chefs against each other in a local food Battle Royale. The saga unfolded on-stage at Urbana’s Sweetcorn Festival between Sarah Beal, Summer Prescott, and John McNally. Each chef brought their own equipment, spices, oils, starches, and pre-prepared proteins. Their […]
I’m Adam, and These Are My Tomatoes
While working at the Urbana Farmers Market for BlueMoon Farm, I oftentimes find myself stocking and helping customers in the area we affectionately refer to as “Tomatoland”. If you’re ever at Urbana’s Market at the Square on Saturday’s you might know the area I’m referring to. It’s the corner of the market that is closest […]
Trips of a Lifetime Auction at The Artisan Cup & Fork
The 4th annual Artisan Cup & Fork is just around the corner. As we gear up for this delicious chef-competition fundraiser, we are excited to tell you about a new addition to the event. The Land Connection is partnering with the nonprofit organization American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) to host an exclusive Trips of Lifetime Silent Auction. […]
Sliced & Diced: A Home-chef cooking competition
If you are known among your friends and family as an amazing cook, then we have an experience you don’t want to miss! The Land Connection is hosting a home cook cooking challenge during the Urbana Sweetcorn Festival. The challenge will be similar to Food Network’s Chopped. Participants will receive a “basket” of local ingredients […]
