Say Cheesecake at Eli’s in Chicago
Enjoy a slice from Eli’s Cheesecake in Chicago.
Chow Down on Illinois Chowder
Enjoy hearty soup at a Southeastern Illinois “chowder,” which, in this region, refers to a social gathering where the dish is made and served.
Leepy’s Serves Locavores With Home-Canned Fruits and Vegetables
Leepy’s Country Gourmet Foods offers a wide variety of canned products – pickles, relishes, jellies and more – sold at local farmers’ markets.
Maggie’s Munchies: These Treats are for the Dogs
Maggie’s Munchies in Park Ridge, Illinois, offers a wide selection of freshly baked, preservative-free dog treats with no artificial flavors or colors.
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.
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.
