Versatile Berry Custard Pie (Plus Saskatoons! The Native Berry You Haven't Heard of Yet)

June 20, 2016

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Molly Gleason

Berries may just be my favorite summer treat. And when I say berries, I mean all berries. Just when my favorite ones start to fade out of season, a new one comes along and sweeps me off my feet. I can't be sad when my dazzling red strawberries end their season in mid-June, because I know that deep purple blackberries and dusty pink raspberries will just be hitting their stride, with blueberries tagging along not too far behind. Best of all, I keep finding odd new berries I never knew about. Thre...

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Local Flavors at The Garlic Press Cafe, Normal, June 16th

June 14, 2016

Local Flavors kicks off in Bloomington-Normal on Thursday, June 16th at the Garlic Press Cafe. They've crafted an awesome special menu featuring the freshest flavors of the season from right here in central Illinois. All you have to do is stop by for lunch on June 16th and order from the Local Flavors Menu for a memorable meal that supports small farmers, sustainable business practices, the humane treatment of animals, and stronger local economies. Treat your co-workers to a Local Flavors lunch,...

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Local Flavors at DESTIHL Champaign, June 16th

June 14, 2016

Local Flavors kicks off in Champaign-Urbana on Thursday, June 16th at Destihl Restaurant and Brew Works. In addition to their regular menu, they've crafted an awesome special menu featuring the freshest flavors of the season from right here in central Illinois. All you have to do is make a reservation or stop by for dinner on June 16th and order from the Local Flavors Menu for a memorable meal that supports small farmers, sustainable business practices, the humane treatment of animals, and stron...

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Local Flavors at EDGE by Chef Dustin Allen, June 16th, Peoria

June 14, 2016

Local Flavors kicks off in Peoria on Thursday, June 16th at EDGE by Chef Dustin Allen. EDGE is a farm-to-table restaurant with a rotating menu of seasonal deliciousness. Chef Dustin believes in using the best and freshest ingredients and knows this means sourcing from local farmers with a commitment to sustainable practices. He often creates the night's menu based on the ingredients sourced that week, or even that day. For an idea of what he'll be serving for his Local Flavors event on June 16th...

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Local Flavors at Maldaner's, June 16th

June 14, 2016

Local Flavors kicks off in Springfield on Thursday, June 16th at Maldaner's Restaurant. Check out their awesome 2-page menu chock full of local ingredients below.The regular menu, which also features locally-grown ingredients, will also be available. Make your reservation today for a memorable meal that supports small farmers, sustainable business practices, the humane treatment of animals, and stronger local economies. Doing good never tasted so good!

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NEW Local Flavors Week Series Brings a Taste of Central Illinois to More Communities

June 7, 2016

 

Illinois Stewardship Alliance is proud to announce the kick off of the new Local Flavors Week series this June. The new series, a spin-off of the popular Local Flavors series, gives residents of rural central Illinois communities a chance to purchase a farm-to-table meal from some of their favorite hometown restaurants.

 

The original Local Flavors series, now in it's 9th season, operates in Bloomington-Normal, Springfield, Champaign-Urbana, and Peoria. Participating restaurants are asked to crea...

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