Category Archives: Food and Wine

Discover how to make your holiday and year-round feasts less stressful and more successful by learning the secrets and tips from turkey expert, Renee Ferguson.   She’s been on the other end of the Butterball Turkey hotline, and she’s gone head-to-head in a turkey cook-off with TV Chef Bobby Flay.  Her cookbook, Talk Turkey to Me, … Continue reading

Say “Merry Christmas, “Happy Hanukkah” and “Happy New Year” and even “Thank You” with a delicious gourmet basket from our International Food Courts. Our shelves and tables are overflowing with gourmet delicacies and accessories for you to include within your basket. Simply select what you want to include and the container, or let our gourmet … Continue reading

Ingredients: 2 cans  (15.25 oz.) Whole kernel corn, undrained 1 pkg   Cream cheese (8 oz.), softened to room temperature 1/2 cup (1 stick) real butter, softened to room temperature 1 pkg   Little Traveler White Cheddar & Jalepeno Dip* (dry) Directions: Bring corn to a boil in saucepan, drain off all liquid. Mix into hot corn, … Continue reading

With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays take a little time to yourself in our Atrium Café.  Meet your friends for a quick bite to eat and to plan your day.  Or sneak in for a pick-me-up piece of homemade pie and coffee later in the afternoon.  The Atrium Café can be a … Continue reading

Ingredients: 1 Cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 10 to 12 ounce jar Lemon Curd 2/3 cup coconut flakes (optional) 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds, or other nuts Directions: In a large bowl, cream butter.  Add flour, sugar, and baking soda and beat until … Continue reading

PREPARE FOR TAILGATING! Ingredients 2-3 lb pork roast 1 can favorite beer or chicken stock 2 cups water 1 onion, cubed1 bay leaf Paula Dean’s “Butt Massage”* 1-2 jars of  Bone Sucking Sauce* *Available in Little Traveler’s Gourmet Department Directions Season roast with Butt Massage before placing in crockpot.  Add pork, beer, water, bay leaf … Continue reading

Join us for an afternoon tea seminar! During a lovely morning this fall, you will have the opportunity to learn the “real story” about tea while enjoying it as well. Presented by Mike Brown, Minister of Midwest Commerce from the Republic of Tea, you will learn the differences between green, black, red and white teas, … Continue reading

Who knew beer bread could be so delicious! Chef Tom Seefurth did. Chez Tom, a St. Charles resident, has created unique beer bread and pizza crust mixes that are easy to make and enjoy. Just add one can of beer or other carbonated beverage! His Pizza ‘n Pasta Sauce Spice Mix creates tangy sauces as … Continue reading

Look in our Gourmet Department for Gluten-Free products! We’re happy to announce that to meet the needs of our customers, we now stock a large variety of Gluten-Free items, including cake and cookie mixes, crackers, soup mixes and pizza crust. Enjoy your favorite foods again!

She’s been on the other end of the Butterball Turkey hotline, she’s written a turkey cookbook, and she’s gone head-to-head in a turkey cook-off with TV Chef Bobby Flay. Our favorite turkey expert Renee Ferguson of Geneva will be back at The Little Traveler on Nov. 11, to show you the best tricks and tips … Continue reading

Visit The Little Traveler during this year’s “Festival of the Vine,” Geneva’s salute to the wines of the world.  Held Sept. 11-13, our wine festival, will feature samples poured under large tents sprawled across our front lawn, as well as inside the shop.  This year we will be sampling imported and domestic wines including many … Continue reading

Ingredients: 12-inch thin pre-made pizza crust (Boboli) 3 T. Stonewall Kitchen Roasted Garlic Onion Jam* 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread jam over crust. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 8 – 10 minutes, until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges and serve. *Available in Little Traveler’s Gourmet … Continue reading

We’re pleased to announce that The Atrium Cafe is now hosting private parties! Plan your Bridal and Baby Showers, Birthday Parties and Breakfast Meetings with us. Call for more information.

Choose from Merlot, Chardonnay and White Zinfandel at $5 per glass while lunching in our Atrium Café and at the 1 p.m. Victorian luncheon. Selections are also available by the bottle in our Wine Department.

32 ounce wheel of Brie (or you can use two smaller wheels) 1/2 jar 16 ounce Boscoli Italian Olive Salad* 3 T. Columela Extra Virgin Olive Oil* 2 T. Mas Portell Balsamic Vinegar* 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 6 leaves fresh basil, torn into small pieces 1/4 C. chopped fresh parsley Urban Oven Olive … Continue reading

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