It’s arrived and I would like to thank Sandhill Organics (Peg and Matt), Dea Dia Organics (Jeff), Natural Farm Stand (Sue), The Learning Farm (Linda and Dori), Dietzler Beef (Michelle), Nielsen-Massey Vanilla’s, Entwined and Kris Schroder for helping to pull this off. Tonight I decided to roast the beets on the grills with apple and [...]

Thank you to all the fans that stopped by yesterday at the Chefs Tent during the Farmers Market. here is the recipe you asked for. Enjoy. 1 # new potatoes oven roasted 3 ears roasted corn – cut when cool 2 large eggs 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup fresh chives salt and pepper to taste [...]

Hi All, Eveyone at Stargrazer has been busy the last few days with a 3 day wedding! Everyone at Stargrager had an awesome time with Donnell and Dan over the weeked as they professed their Love for one another. We started on Thursday with the rehearsal dinner, moved into Friday and the wedding and can I [...]

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a huge Fan of Nielsen-Massey Vanilla and their Vanilla and Flavor Extracts. Last week at the Farmers Market I made Vanilla Fruit Salad with Chocolate Whipped Cream. I have attached the Vanilla Whipped Cream recipe. To make Chocolate just add 1/4 teaspoon of Nielsen-Massey Chocolate Extract and [...]

Stargrazer Cafe is pleased to announce we carry the most amazing beverage on the market today. Made from the coffee fruit and loaded with antioxidents. Check Bai out at www.drinkbai.com it will answer all your questions about caffine amounts and calorie counts. New flavor coming next week to the Cafe.

Hi All, On Sunday I sent out the weekly newsletter and stated that I am going to use the Blog on a regular basis to share new recipes, old recipes and small stories about my Love of Food and the difficulties of running a Business,actually starting a Business during this Great Recession. Last week Linda [...]

I decided to make a few changes this past week. I took off the Pizza, Lentil Salad and the Smoked Chicken and added The Moroccan Lamb Chops, Build a Burger and the B3 Beet Salad. Keep an eye out for pictures and new recipes over the next couple of days.

Hi All, Stargrazer will not be at the Grayslake Market this week so that we can focus on the Station Square Market this Friday. Sigh up for our e-mail list on the Home page so you can all stay ahead of what we have happening at the Cafe this week. Feel free to comment on [...]

This salad is simple and very popular at the Cafe. Sandhill Organics has the most amazing Beets right now so if you have some in your CSA package here is a good recipe for them. 1-2 # Beets roasted and peeled – when cool slice Marinate Beets in the following mixture 1 cup apple cider [...]

Come join us this Friday and Saturday as we fire up the Big Green Eggs and enjoy the weather. We will be closed Sunday and Monday but will reopen Tuesday regular Hours. Enjoy your Holiday! Tim