Local 365

While less popular than its kin, rapini has a long growing season and the versatility in cooking to make for an excellent way to throw a curveball at dishes here and there.

The weather has been downright ugly for most of the Spring, and that’s been cause for exceptionally spicy radishes. Anna suggests a few ways to get the goods out of them, and it’s easier than you might think.

It’s as common as it gets around Central Illinois, but Yellow Rocket is extremely versatile, and can be used on any number of dishes, including this pizza, pictured left.

It’s still too early for strawberries, but fresh glazed walnuts make a formidable substitution for adding a sweet element to spring salads.

We so often forget that what we have in our pantry and fridge already will likely make us a tremendous meal. Anna explains how to use your leftover ingredients to your advantage.

Don’t believe what you read on those cereal boxes: you likely aren’t getting what you need. Anna tells us how to eat real whole grains, from local stores, without having to do much of anything.

While the home stretch of winter won’t be gone for some time, here’s a dish to keep you toasty to help make it through.

If you are planning on eating local and organic this coming year, there is no better way to ensure that than by purchasing a share from a local CSA: community supported agriculture.

Still buying that same old big-box microwave popping corn, soaked in bad oil and powdered butter? Anna says there is simply no need, especially with local stores at our disposal.