Prairie Grass Cafe Chef Sarah Stegner and Chef Turned Farmer Tracey Vowell at Farmers Market in Evanston

Chef Sarah Stegner of Prairie Grass Cafe is continuing her support of local farmers this winter as she and chef turned farmer Tracey Vowell of Three Sisters Garden will be serving a special brunch and selling unique food items twice a month, starting December 5, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church Winter Farmers' Market in Evanston (616 Lake St., Evanston, IL 60201-4413).

The duo has prepared a menu for the Winter Market that's delicious, and environmentally responsible using ingredients from local farms. The menu features produce and grains from Three Sisters Garden, Genesis Growers, Catalpa Grove Farm, Nichols Farm, Bennison's Bakery and others. 

First on the menu is the Three Sisters Garden Oatmeal Cake with Maple Creek Farm Bacon and Burton Maple Syrup ($6.50). Next is the Creamy Three Sisters Garden Cheese Grits with Scrambled Genesis Growers Eggs ($6). For a unique dish, try the Heirloom Squash Soup served with Popcorn ($5). Next is Prairie Grass Cafe Chef George Bumbaris' Signature White Bean and Homemade Sausage Soup, with meat provided from Catalpa Grove Farm ($6). For something light try the Three Sisters Garden Salad with Pea Shoots, Baby Kale, Apples from Nichols Farm, Candied Pecans, Roasted Squash, with a unique Apple Cider Vinaigrette from Ellis Family Farm ($8). Next is a classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich with bread from Bennison's Bakery and local cheese ($6). Last but definitely not least, is the Pulled Pork Sandwich with Apple, Turnip, and Winter Radish Slaw ($8).

For dessert try Sarah's Mom's Pecan Pie ($5.50/slice $32/full) or the Pumpkin Pie ($5/slice $30/full). To accompany your dessert, don't forget to grab a glass of Chef Stegner's unique Pecan milk ($5).

The Winter Farmers Market (Immanuel Lutheran Church, 616 Lake St., Evanston, Illinois 60201-4413) hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 5 & 19, January 16 & 30, February 13 & 27, March 12 & 19, and April 9 & 23.

Photo Credit: Cindy Kurman