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 [...]

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

Stargrazer Cafe will be closing at 12:30PM today as our entire staff is needed for a Private off site function. Remember that Stargrazer Cafe also has a Catering Business Eventful Cuisine and we are available for both on site (CAFE) and off premise functions. StarGrazer Cafe also offers many available venues for your next function. [...]

It looks like the storms have finally passed and we are looking at clear skies and temperate weather. So get out to the Station Square Farmers Market tomorrow and enjoy the Buffet at the Cafe after your done shopping. Our friends Kelly and Katy from Entwined Florist in Grayslake are going to be new at [...]

The Grayslake Farmers Market has been cancelled for today! Please come and see us at the Cafe instead for the Nielsen-Massey Fruit Salad with Chocolate Whipped Cream.

Building has commenced on the Grill station on the Patio. May 5 we will be complete and May8th we will fire them up in time for the plant sale and Mothers Day. Stay tuned for further updates and picture postings.

May 8 Click on the Link twice to see what’s special about May 8th at Stargrazer Cafe.

Stargrazer Cafe’s very own Muse Beth has inspired another great idea. Cookie of the Day Week. Mothers Day week May 1st through May 8th Stargrazer Cafe will be doing a different cookie everyday. We will then end the week selling packaged cookies at the Prairie Crossing Plant Sale. Plant Sale hours are 9-1 PM Rain [...]

Everyone that tries this Cake loves it! Here’s the recipe. Enjoy!! 1/2 Cups Simisweet Chocolate Chips 1 (19) ounce can Garbonzo Beans (rinsed) YES GARBONZO BEANS and drained 4 eggs 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar for dusting 1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey pure Vanilla 1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Chocolate Extract Preheat [...]