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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!



 
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Chocolate Truffles!


This post expired on February 11, 2024.

Hello again! I just received a delightful request from Charlene at Swisher Hill Herbs to share a recipe with you, and indeed I will! It is a yummy treat for the special day this weekend of Valentine’s Day! Plan a few minutes to spend with a loved one in the kitchen or just offer them to a loved one as a treat! Thanks Charlene! They look yummy and easy!

Homemade Truffles (In 3 easy steps)
Ingredients;
1 8oz. package cream cheese softened (or Neufchatel cheese 33% less fat)
3 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips melted (or dark chocolate chips)
1 ½ teas. Vanilla
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioner sugar until well blended.
2. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla until no streaks remain. Refrigerate for about an hour.
3. Shape into 1” balls and roll in ground walnuts or any ground nuts, cocoa, coconut, confectioners’ sugar. For a gourmet touch I mix equal amount of Instant espresso coffee granules.
Unless I am making these for a party I usually make ½ a recipe. Even then I get 24 1” Chocolate truffles so rich and sinfully sweet you eat too many!!!