More great ideas for local holiday foods . . .

Local farmers use meat lockers to process their animals. These lockers are an excellent source for local poultry and meats year-round.

Bittner’s Eureka Locker, Inc.
110 4H Park Rd.
Eureka, Illinois
Phone: (309) 467-2731
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Scott Bittner has been in the business for 14 years. During the holidays, Bittner’s offers smoked turkeys, pre-cooked prime rib, smoked hams and gift boxes of steaks, cheeses and more. Quantity is limited, so call ahead.

Elmwood Locker Service
214 S. Magnolia
Elmwood, Illinois
Phone: (309) 742-8929
http://www.jandjproducts.net/
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
John Powers is the second-generation proprietor of the Elmwood Locker. During the holidays, he offers smoked turkeys, smoked prime rib, smoked ham and a variety of fresh meats. If you’re planning an appetizer spread or creating a gift basket, make sure to try his handcrafted J&J Jerky Products featuring pork jerky made from pork loin and beef jerky made from brisket, along with a variety of perfectly seasoned beef sticks.


Websites for sourcing local foods:
http://www.localharvest.org/
http://www.illinoisfarmdirect.org/
http://www.marketmaker.uiuc.edu/

- GE, 11/11/08