Cold Weather Treats
When the temperatures drop, curl up by the fire with family and friends and enjoy these delicious snacks. Recipes include Espresso Popcorn, Caramel Corn, Hot Spiced Tea, Apple Gingerbread and Peppermint Fudge.
Wonderful Winter Recipes
Winter recipes from casseroles to soups invite home cooks to cozy up with a warm meal.
Snow Days Chicago is a Popular Winter Event
Hosted by the City of Chicago and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, Snow Days Chicago is a free three-day winter festival.
Homemade Food Gifts are a Treat to Give and Receive
From kneading the silky dough to watching it rise before your eyes, making yeast breads – like those at Hodgson Mill – can be a satisfying experience.
It’s Never Too Early to Plan for Retirement
No matter how far you are from retirement, it is important to start planning and saving now.
Wool Comes From Many Animal Breeds
Sheep are the most prevalent producers of wool, though it also comes from rabbits, goats and alpacas.
Weaving Farm Upbringing and Love of Fiber Arts at Esther’s Place
Natasha Lehrer, a 22-year-old from Big Rock, Illinois in Kane County is the owner of Esther’s Place Fiber Arts Studio, a business she started in a restored Victorian home when she was 18.
Illinois Teachers Use Agriculture to Teach Core Subjects
Half million students in Illinois benefit from Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) annually.
Farm Products Found in Everyday Items
Farm animals and plants contribute to many things Americans rely on or come into contact with nearly every day.
Old Newspapers Go Digital at University of Illinois
The University of Illinois library is making history more accessible by digitizing its collection of farm newspapers from the late 19th through the early 20th centuries.
