Southwest Illinois: Horseradish Capital of America
Nationwide, roughly 24 million pounds of horseradish roots are ground and processed each year to produce some 6 million gallons of prepared horseradish. Illinois grows the lion’s share.
Give the Gift of Riley’s in Pittsfield
Spice up your meals with Riley’s Seasonings and Spices from Pittsfield.
The Gift of Illinois Foods
Looking for last-minute holiday gifts? Buy local for holiday presents. There are some great gift ideas made in Illinois.
Belgian Chocolatier Piron Makes a Sweet Gift Idea
This holiday season, give the gift of handmade Belgian chocolates from a Chicago area chocolatier.
Sweet Reunion at Century-Old Flesor’s Candy Kitchen
Flesor’s Candy Kitchen is a return destination for anyone looking for a taste of small-town Illinois.
WineCrisp Apples Are a New Illinois Variety
WineCrisp, a newly developed variety of dessert apple, has been in the making for more than 20 years by plant breeders from three universities, Rutgers, Purdue and the University of Illinois.
Get an Education in Local Food at Illinois Community Colleges
Six community colleges across Illinois offer courses and training programs to prepare students for careers working in the local food sector.
Unique Fare at the Illinois State Fair
Midstate Meat Company took last year’s Illinois State Fair by storm with their Meat Man Parfait – layers of pulled pork, beef brisket and mashed potatoes in a plastic cup, topped with a dollop of potatoes, a drizzle of barbecue sauce and a cherry (tomato) on top.
Funk Farm Brings Maple Syrup From Tree to Tabletop
As operators of Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup Farm in Shirley, Illinois, Mike and Debby Funk bring syrup from the tree to your table.
Mix It Up With B’s Country Special Soy Snacks
B’s Country Special in Abingdon creates soybean-rich snack mixes.
Adventures in Vino Across Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois’ Shawnee Hills region is ripe for a wine-lover’s weekend.
