The Weblog
The local foods movement is alive and well in Champaign County! Here are some updates on other projects while we finalize our virtual market:
Local Producers Map:
Our local producers map is ready for publication and you will soon be able to find it on gochampaign.com. Copies will be distributed around the community, in the local telephone book, and other “hangouts”. The guide lists the location and contact information for nearly 50 local producers within our county. The map was a project of the Local Food Council and printed with the help of some local sponsors including the Monument Square District, Champaign Bank, the Community Improvement Corporation, the Chamber of Commerce, the Farm Bureau and others. It is a great start to finding a local source for Champaign County’s finest!
Summer Recipe from Swisher Hill Herbs
Hello from Swisher Hill Herbs,
I think summer is really here! Hot and muggy! With this weather no one wants to heat up the
kitchen. Here is a simple Cajun Chicken recipe that makes enough chicken that you can use for
varied meals throughout the week as a dinner entrée, Caesar Salad, Sandwiches, just get
crea"ve! Got the Grill hot! Might as well just cook once, right!
I some"mes make batch of rice in the rice cooker ( throw a small handful of fresh chopped
herbs on top of raw rice, put steamer basket in cooker, add fresh uncooked Broccoli ’owerets
to steamer basket. Close lid and cook, following Manufacturer instruc"ons. You have a meal!
Enjoy!
Take thyme,
Charlene
Cajun Chicken
Ingredients:
2 cups Vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons SHH Cajun seasoning
2 Tablespoons SHH Italian seasoning
2 Tablespoons SHH Lemon Pepper
2 teaspoons SHH granulated Garlic (or to taste)
10 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves- pounded to 1/2inch thickness.
Direc"ons:
In a large gallon zip lock plas"c bag, mix the oil and seasonings. Place chicken in bag, close bag
and turn over a couple "mes to coat with mixture. Refrigerate for at least ½ hour.
Preheat the grill for high heat
Lightly oil the grill grate. Drain chicken, and discard marinade, place chicken on hot grill and
cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or on "ll juices run clear.