Don’t Forget – “Three”rific Years Sale & Cookout – this Fri & Sat

I can already tell school's out. Happy little smiles are coming through our door. Today we had 3 little people dumping out their money bags full of quarters for their sweet treats. For a quick and easy summer:  The Country Cupboard's delicious homemade Amish Macaroni Salad - available again for the season! For more help …

Ready-Get-Set…GRILL

It's summer, right? (Well, it's supposed to be summer.) The kids are almost done with school; Memorial Day is almost here. Fresh asparagus, salads and strawberries are popping up all over. Yes, it's summer, even if it took a while to get here. Somehow, when the warmer weather stays, we'll be more thankful, I think. …

Red, White, and Blue and Golden Flax Meal, Too!

I've seen some happy helpers at The Country Cupboard recently. These helpers bring joy whenever they arrive. Part of the joy is the little grins on their faces. I think those grins come from the little snacks and treats they know they will get if they ask. Maybe the grins come from being helpers, too. …

Bunches of Food for Graduations, Showers and Brunches

"Tis the season for weddings, showers & brunches. Whether for baby, bride, birthday or mom, love is sweet. Celebrate with a Candy Bar. These days a candy bar isn't just a chunk of chocolate anymore, it's tons and tons of sweet little choices. Make a fun display full of runts, mints, gummi butterflies, fruit-flavored tootsie …

How to Make Mom Feel Special

Almonds & Apricots When you live in central IL, it's almost impossible to hear "corn" without "beans" tagging along. Most of the time the talk is not referring to "salad", but to this or that with the current prices. Here at The Country Cupboard, we don't talk "corn and beans", but we do talk "almonds …