Category Archives: Food and Wine

Pin It Recipe for Corn and Black Bean Salad Recipe for Roasted Garlic & Onion Jam Pizza From the beginning, Stonewall Kitchen—founded by entrepreneurial friends, Jim Stott and Jonathan King—has been based on ideals born out of Maine: unspoiled beauty, wholesomeness, and a sense of community.  That’s why The Little Traveler is proud to carry … Continue reading

Pin It Robert Rothschild Farm’s open and serve products are ideal for busy yet discerning hosts and cooks.  The company’s award-winning collection of specialty foods is recognized for bold flavors & expert blending and includes preserves, mustards, dips, sauces and sweet toppings.  A premium selection of Rothschild’s foods is available in The Little Traveler’s gourmet … Continue reading

Pin It Phil Ford’s Bone Suckin’ Sauce is available in The Little Traveler’s on-line store. Recipe for No Bones Party Dip;  Recipe for Fabulous Ribs in the Oven Phil Ford of Raleigh, North Carolina developed his barbecue sauce in the late 1980s while trying to recreate his mother’s recipe.  His experimenting was a success!  Friends … Continue reading

Pin It The Boscoli Family is a Louisiana based manufacturer of fine Italian gourmet foods. You can find a nice selection of Boscoli Family products on the shelves in The Little Traveler’s gourmet department. Boscoli Foods, Inc. was established in 1992 in the greater New Orleans, Louisiana area, the heart of world famous New Orleans cuisine.  Their … Continue reading

It seems like “the colonies” are almost as excited about Will and Kate’s upcoming Royal Wedding as the kingdom itself.  We know many of you are planning to celebrate in with a proper English Tea, and The Little Traveler has everything you’ll need to make your English Tea utterly authentic. Sticky Fingers Bakeries makes the … Continue reading

The Illinois River Winery is one of The Little Traveler’s favorite local wineries for many reasons—taste, value, and artistic tradition being among them—and that’s why we invite them in every month to show off their flavors.  Stop in The Little Traveler’s wine room for a free Illinois River wine tasting on March 12, April 16 … Continue reading

Have you tried gourmet Treasure Breads at The Little Traveler yet?  If not, you are in for a treat—for breakfast, snack, at tea time, or as gourmet desserts! Treasure Breads currently carries twelve creative flavors, including Pina Colada, Fool’s Gold, and the famous Lava loaf.  The breads stay moist and fresh for 30 days and … Continue reading

Simple Recipes to make with Treasure Breads (sold at The Little Traveler) Spread peanut butter on slices of Fool’s Gold Loaf (cinnamon sugar & walnuts) Spread cream cheese on slices of Piña Colada Loaf (pineapple, coconut cream & macadamia) Mix equal parts cream cheese and powdered sugar to frost Ruby Loaf (cranberry) See more recipes … Continue reading

A delicious recipe made with gourmet Treasure Breads (sold at The Little Traveler) 1.  Slice Sapphire Loaf (blueberry lemon) into approximately 1½” slices. 2.  Place slices in individual, shallow serving bowls. 3.  Drizzle ¼ cup heavy whipping cream (liquid) on each. 4.  Top with fresh blueberries or macadamia shavings. See more recipes with gourmet Treasure … Continue reading

A delicious recipe made with gourmet Treasure Breads (sold at The Little Traveler) 1.  Slice Traditional Loaf (cinnamon sugar) in approximately 2″ slices. 2.  In medium bowl, mix one egg and ½ cup milk. 3.  Soak slices in egg mixture. 4.  In medium sauté pan, melt one tbsp. butter and fry slices until golden brown. … Continue reading

Ingredients: 6    Boneless/skinless chicken breasts 1 cup    Stonewall Kitchen Mango Lime Salsa* 1 cup    pineapple juice 1/2 cup    Stonewall Kitchen Peach Amaretto Jam* 1/2 cup    Hayes Ranch Chardonnay * 1 1/2 T.     Stonewall Kitchen Bourbon Molasses Mustard* 1 T.     cornstarch 1/4 tsp.     salt 1/4 tsp    pepper 1 bunch    asparagus, grilled and cut … Continue reading

For a long time, our customers have been asking about afternoon tea at The Little Traveler.  Aaaaand—we’re doing it!  You are hereby cordially invited to spend the day at The Little Traveler and stay for Afternoon Tea in our legendary tea room, otherwise known as The Atrium Café.  Every Thursday and Saturday afternoon at 2:00 … Continue reading

Gourmet gift baskets are the perfect gift for…everyone!  Whether it’s a birthday gift basket or a thank you gift basket, you can show your thoughtfulness by creating custom gift baskets with the variety of gourmet foods and accessories in The Little Traveler’s gourmet department. . Our gift basket experts have plenty of ideas for creating … Continue reading

Dear Little Traveler, I moved to Dekalb in 1960, married in 1963, and thus acquired both a husband and a son at the same time. In 1969 I had a daughter, and when my daughter was three years old and my son seventeen, I’d drive them both to Geneva on a Saturday and deliver my … Continue reading

Ingredients: 1 3 lb. broiler-fryer chicken, cut into 8 pieces 1 Tbsp Dean Jacob‘s Extra Virgin Olive Oil* 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 pkg 10 oz package mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup Brownwood Farms Famous Kream Mustard* 1/2 cup Schlink Haus Kabinette Riesling* 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, Chopped Directions: Coat chicken with flour, shake off excess. … Continue reading

Ingredients: 1pkg Barefoot Contessa Gourmet Brownies* Blue Cattle Pure Vanilla Extract* 1pkg Little Traveler Caramel Apple Dip Mix * 1 pkg 8 oz cream cheese 1/2-1 cup pecans, chopped Directions: Prepare brownies according to directions, bake in a 9 x 13 pan. Cool slightly. Mix Country Caramel Apple Dip Mix according to directions. Spread completed … Continue reading

The Little Traveler would like to welcome Liz Hawkins from Pelago Valley on Saturday November 6th to our gourmet room from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm.    She will demonstrate how to cook the perfect turkey with Pelago Valley’s new and delicious Turkey Seasonings. Samples available. Rosa’s Savory Italian Turkey Seasoning With everything you love in … Continue reading

Back in 1984, Jo Ann and Vickie were next-door neighbors in the little town of Delaware, Ohio. They were two moms with small children looking for a way to do what they loved and stay home with the kids too. After many a conversations over the backyard fence, Gooseberry Patch was born.  Today, Gooseberry Patch … Continue reading

Ginger – the cure-all Called “The Great Medicine” by ancient Indians, ginger has long been touted for its cleansing effect on the body, helping to fight viruses, nix nausea, lessen pain, and promote healthy digestion. The Little Traveler’s gourmet department has tasty candies and chews – the most delicious “medicine” you’ll ever eat. Homemade Spreads … Continue reading

Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 1/2 tsp Blue Cattle Truck Pure Mexican Vanilla * 1 cup (2 sticks) butter melted 2 cups pecans 1 jar Stonewall Kitchen Maple Pumpkin Butter* *Available in The Little Traveler’s Gourmet Department Directions: Preheat oven to … Continue reading

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