Carrot cake energy bites are a tasty treat made with wholesome ingredients like oats, carrots, coconut and cinnamon. This healthy snack packs a lot of flavor in a small bite that makes a delicious and healthy snack to keep you going throughout the day.
Local Food
Tips For a Great C-U Grazing Board
Check out these tips from Local Foods Program Manager Kelly Lay for a great CU grazing board this holiday season!
Sweet Potato Parmesan Tots
These homemade sweet potato tater tots are the perfect side dish or appetizer for the season! They are baked, crusted with parmesan and incredibly delicious. Best of all? They are easy to make and a total crowd favorite! Make a big batch, they will fly off the plate in minutes!
Veggie Toad-in-a-hole
This is a British family favorite, but in this version, we make the most of what’s currently in season in Illinois by using veggies like onions, squash, sweet potato, carrots, beets, radish, parsnips, and green onions. Make a heaping batch in a big dish and have enough for everyone in the family to enjoy a nice, hearty slice!
August 2023 Kids Kits: Ratatouille
On August 29, 2023 our FREE Kids Kits will return at the Champaign Farmers Market. This month’s kit will have all of the ingredients to make that Ratatouille.
Rural Routes: Middle Fork Mushroom Company
As mushroom farmers, John and Aaron join a growing contingent of farmers challenging the notion of what defines farming and opening doors to bring flavors new (and very, very ancient) to Central Illinois.
