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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Preserving this year’s Harvest at Home
Submitted by Cassie Carroll on Mon, 10/10/2016 – 3:40pm Learning how to preserve your harvest is one of the most rewarding triumphs of growing your own food and/or supporting local farmers. Whether you preserve through canning, freezing, dry storage, dehydrating or placing items in the fridge, there’s a preserving method that will fit your fancy. As […]
Pumpkin Pie in a Bag
Sometimes making a pie can be overwhelming, but we’ve broken this recipe down to prepare pumpkin pie in a bag. The great thing about the pumpkin pie in a bag is that it can be made anywhere! It’s a fun activity to do with kids, too.
