I can certainly make a PB&J at home for lunch, but that’s no fun. The mid-day meal is an important meal for me — and probably for everyone — to give energy to keep the body and …
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Have you seen this tempting breakfast sandwich from Cafe Kopi?
Cafe Kopi shared this breakfast sandwich on Facebook, and I can’t stop looking at it. The bread, the melted cheese, and that egg all look so good. All of Cafe Kopi’s sandwiches are $5.95 and …
Five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: October 2020
All treats and no tricks, this list includes an Oktoberfest crowler, a dessert in a jar, a messy sandwich, a drink with a donut garnish, and a fried noodle dish.
There’s a virtual Town Hall: Food for Justice | Food for Thought happening next Monday
On Monday, October 26th, Artist Seitu Jones will join a panel of Champaign-Urbana residents, including several University of Illinois faculty, to think together about what lies beneath local food insecurities and to illuminate the needs, desires …
Check out these peanuts
These gourmet Hope & Harvest peanuts sold by Cheese & Crackers are known for their large size and distinctive crunch. There are several different types, or cultivars, of peanuts. These are Virginia peanuts, and they …
Market Watch: October 2020
The markets are full of veggies, fruits, and now pumpkins. Plus Alyssa tries a treat from Sugga Shai Sweets.
C&C Kitchen’s chefs are teaching a cooking class
Next Wednesday, October 14th, the chefs behind C&C Kitchen’s food truck are offering a virtual cooking class with ingredients delivered to your door, so you can cook along with them. Offered by the Urbana Parks …
A look at 2020’s Artisan Cup & Fork event and this year’s winners
Alyssa shares all the details from this year's Artisan Cup & Fork.
Mac ‘n cheesing around town
Alyssa rounds up some macaroni and cheese options in town.
Merry Ann’s Diner in Urbana has closed, but the Neil Street location is open
Merry Ann’s Diner in Urbana on the U of I campus is closed permanently due to the pandemic related indoor dining restrictions. The original Neil Street location of Merry Ann’s remains open for indoor dining, takeout, …