Here is our current listing of LOCAL businesses supporting LOCAL producers. We thank them for supporting local economies, sourcing fresh ingredients, and helping to promote a sustainable, local food system.
Monika's Organic Bakery
"Staying true to Monika's German roots, all the artisan baked goods you will find here are hand-made and contain nothing but the best, highest quality ingredients and LOTS of LOVE."
Monika sources organic and non-GMO ingredients, and buys local when possible. She purchases a lot at the farmers' markets which she sells at (Mighty Greens Farm, FoxPlot Farm, Trogg's Hollow, and the DeKalb County Community Gardens). She also produces fruit in her personal garden for her Streuselkuchen (gooseberries, currants, apples), purchased blueberries from Joe's Blueberries in Michigan. She will be teaming up this year with Beets & Beats Farm and Trogg's Hollow as a supplier of an add-on bread share for their CSA members.
Monika sources organic and non-GMO ingredients, and buys local when possible. She purchases a lot at the farmers' markets which she sells at (Mighty Greens Farm, FoxPlot Farm, Trogg's Hollow, and the DeKalb County Community Gardens). She also produces fruit in her personal garden for her Streuselkuchen (gooseberries, currants, apples), purchased blueberries from Joe's Blueberries in Michigan. She will be teaming up this year with Beets & Beats Farm and Trogg's Hollow as a supplier of an add-on bread share for their CSA members.
Rolling Harvest Food Truck
"Rolling Harvest Food Truck is committed to providing a convenient, healthy lunch option at NIU. Owner/Operator Jim Casey is a graduate of Joliet Junior College's Culinary Arts program and Northern Illinois University's Nutrition and Dietetics program. He brings a passion for utilizing locally sourced produce and a belief that eating healthy can easily overlap with eating delicious food at an affordable price."
Jim is currently sourcing eggs from Red Home Farm in Lee, various greens from Mighty Greens Farm in Elburn, meats (bison, pulled pork, and occasionally others) from Inboden's Meat Market in DeKalb. This season they will likely also work with Wessels' and Beets & Beats farms (both in DeKalb County).
Jim is currently sourcing eggs from Red Home Farm in Lee, various greens from Mighty Greens Farm in Elburn, meats (bison, pulled pork, and occasionally others) from Inboden's Meat Market in DeKalb. This season they will likely also work with Wessels' and Beets & Beats farms (both in DeKalb County).
The House Cafe
"The House Café has been a long-standing staple of downtown DeKalb. It offers a unique opportunity for the community as a space for members of all ages to enjoy live performance, local art displays, delicious food, and quality beverages. The House Café offers a diverse selection of food, including options for meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans. They have healthy and gluten-free menu items, as well. Their drinks include fresh fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies, fair trade coffee, craft beers, and wine."
They are currently buying seasonal produce from Beets and Beats Farm in Sycamore.
They are currently buying seasonal produce from Beets and Beats Farm in Sycamore.
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Anne not only uses ingredients from her own organic garden, but she also sources locally for plants and uses beeswax for her lip butters from Charter Grove Honey Farm in Sycamore. Whenever she has to out-source, she tries to find ethical companies that share her passion for a greener earth. She is happy to announce that she will be entering into a business relationship with Soule Solstice Farm in Sycamore for additional gardening space, as her home garden is now becoming too small for business growth.
Inboden's Meat Market
Inboden's is our hometown, family-owned grocery and meat market. "People from all areas of Illinois come to Inboden’s to enjoy their fresh cuts of meat, breads and pastries baked daily, fresh hand picked produce, and friendly atmosphere." In addition, they have a nice olive bar, unique selection of cheeses, and a liquor department.
Throughout the store, you will find many products made within 200 miles of DeKalb. During the growing season, you will also find produce and eggs from several of our local family farms (Wessel, Susie's Garden Patch, Cody's Farm and Orchard, and Kleppefsch Farm to name a few). Meat is also sourced from local meat processing plants.
Throughout the store, you will find many products made within 200 miles of DeKalb. During the growing season, you will also find produce and eggs from several of our local family farms (Wessel, Susie's Garden Patch, Cody's Farm and Orchard, and Kleppefsch Farm to name a few). Meat is also sourced from local meat processing plants.