The Decatur Celebration is partnering with the Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Association (IGGVA) to bring Illinois wineries to the Wine Garden this year. For the first time, you’ll be able to purchase their wines by the glass, bottle and case during the three days of Decatur’s street festival August 5 – 7. “We are […]
A supplement to the story that appeared in the June/July 2016 issue of Decatur Magazine. Tomato and Mozzarella Galette (from “Pies and Tarts” by Kristina Petersen Migoya) Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes – rinsed and cut into 1/3 inch-thick slices 2 T. olive oil 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella […]
Story by Meredith Jackson – With the start of warm weather, David Brummer looks forward to a favorite pastime he savors in Central Illinois — visiting area wineries. “It’s as good a way to spend a Friday or Saturday night as there is,” he says. “You get talking and tasting wines, and the evening flies.” […]
Story and Photography by Pam Smith – Long before food icons such as Julia Child, James Beard, Martha Stewart and all the new-age foodies connected with The Food Network, there was Clementine Paddleford. Beyond having possibly the coolest name ever, the intrepid culinary journalist was before her time as a regional food pioneer. […]
By French MacLean | Photography by Bailey Broderick – It’s been nearly a century since Decatur had its own brewery, but at long last the drought has ended, thanks to four guys on a mission. Decatur Brew Works (DBW) is the latest venture in “City Limitless.” Experienced brewers and good friends of Charlie McGorray, aka, “Mr. […]