There are currently no active weather alerts. BLOOMINGTON – Pie First Bakery is back at the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market this Saturday. The Market is open from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Showers Commons at 401 North Morton Street. This Saturday you will find their bright pink tent and lavender table cloths with displays of all the baked goods you’ve come to enjoy.

There are ways to enjoy the flavor of grilling without compromising a nutritious diet. Summer is synonymous with many things, including family vacations and relaxing days at the beach. For foodies, perhaps nothing evokes the spirit of summer more effectively than grilled foods. Grilling is a beloved tradition, but it's not necessarily the healthiest way to eat.

With gas prices on the rise, going to a gas station can feel like an expensive chore. But sweets and salty snacks that accompany the errand can turn a mundane experience into an enjoyable treat. Bloomington has a gas station seemingly around every corner. Some have delicious drinks, others have quick finger foods or mouthwatering meals.

Watch now: What did it take to pull off Leah Marlene Day in Normal? The exterior of the Illinois Art Station, 101 E. Vernon Ave., Normal, in a wooded area near Constitution Trail is shown. Fancy Fellow Ink by Herb Eaton, as part of the "Thickets ... that which surrounds our struggles" exhibit at Eaton Studio Gallery.

There are currently no active weather alerts. BLOOMINGTON – Starting your vegetables indoors is a wonderful way to take control of your food system, add variety and even save money on the total cost of raising a garden. So, after digesting the following benefits, pick up some seedlings or a pack of seeds at the Bloomington Community Farmers Market.

Try a different take on the classic BLT. The bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, commonly known as the BLT, is a classic. People who avoid meat for health or other reasons can enjoy the essence of a BLT in a wholesome sandwich full of tasty ingredients all their own. A "Tempeh, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich (TLT)" is a worthy stand-in for the traditional BLT.