Stella Bear Foods

03/19/2026

I can't say enough about these amazing women and the crew of volunteers that immediately and without question dove in to support our community and build it back up.

Support has poured in to Aroma Township from across Kankakee County and beyond following the March 10 tornado. That support is anchored by a little community bar in the heart of Aroma Park called the Fun Hub.

03/18/2026

Since I package most of my food, I have to put a lot of thought into it.  Will all these ingredients fit into this wrap? Will the sauce make the wrap soggy? Will the wrap itself dry out?  I never have to ask if people are going to love it though😍. This is a southwest chicken club with Nashville hot Ranch spread, sharp cheddar cheese, chicken breast, corn, black beans, tomato, avocado, hard boiled egg, red onion , and organic mixed greens. It's packed with all of the colors of the rainbow and all of the food groups instead of empty fast food calories that leave you hungry an hour later...

03/15/2026

Filling some breakfast to go for those in need, volunteering, clearing debris, restoring power and Internet, and helping our community in any way they can💗 Fun Hub Bar

03/15/2026

 Yesterday while dropping off homemade hot soup and bread at Fun Hub Bar I asked Manda if they had anyone donating food for breakfast on Sunday. She replied with," Oh,  we have just been making it ourselves!" So on top of accepting and organizing donations and providing a space for anyone to come warm up, eat, pick up donations, her and an amazing crew of volunteers including some of the best ladies from Georgie’s Closet have been making breakfast and coffee as well?!  Tomorrow morning I am happy to give them a much deserved break... well at least from cooking breakfast anyway💕 Stella Bear Foods will be providing comfort breakfast casseroles, as well as sides of sausage and bacon and ambrosia fruit salad😍. Please share this and check out Love Jane boutique tees because they are currently donating 100% of their proceeds from specialty designed crewneck T-shirts and sweatshirts back to our community!

03/13/2026

We all need a little comfort right now! Homemade chicken noodle, chili, and cream of mushroom soup with Parmesan artisan bread at Fun Hub Bar in Aroma Park. We packed to go's for the crews working, and hopefully they stay safe with these high winds! Georgie’s Closet is accepting donations here, and these crews pulling all of this together for our community are amazing!

03/12/2026

Tomorrow at the Fun Hub Bar Stella Bear Foods will be donating homemade bread and soups starting at 11 AM. Whether you are a responder, a volunteer, a resident, dropping off donations for Georgie’s Closet , or just need to see some smiling faces and enjoy some comfort food, stop by and see us. If you or your family are in need of prepared foods, please message or text 773-469-5184 for Sara.


03/07/2026

I started a five day cleanse/detox 12 days ago.  I used to do them three or four times a year but have gotten away from it recently. I have done extreme 14 day fasting, juice cleanses, soup cleanses etc. If I were sitting at a resort somewhere relaxing I would probably do something extreme but this time around, working the schedule that I work I decided to cut out gluten and most grains, sugar, alcohol, dairy, all meat with the exception of fish, and processed foods. People have been asking...so what DO you eat????? Honestly, I don't really miss any of it...except really good cheese! I am also craving things I haven't been eating like nuts and nut butters, tons of fruit, and a little bit of dark chocolate. I have always loved pickled and fermented anything but this craving is off the scale at the moment! I can just stick a fork in a jar of sauerkraut and be happy or pour the kimchi directly out of the pouch into my mouth🤷🏻‍♀️🤣. I make lots of bowls, lettuce cups, and soups. So how do I feel, you ask? Well like I said, I am on day TWELVE of a 5 day cleanse😜

03/04/2026

This one shall be called "The Lotus" This artisan loaf is made with King Arthur bread flour and seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, pink Himalayan salt, and cracked pepper. 🪷

03/01/2026

I'm a sammich girl! I made Bahn Mi sandwiches this week with lemongrass chicken, pickled carrots and daikon radishes, sliced Persian cucumbers, cilantro, jalapeño, and a chili mayo. But wait....also the gluten-free option was in bowl form on chopped Romain lettuce and the meat free option also in bowl form with lemon grass tofu...something for everyone! 🥙🧑🏻‍🍳

02/28/2026

I had the privilege of preparing a birthday dinner for one of my private clients and his family. Beef tenderloin was the main event, but I offered something for everyone...kicked up swai, lemon chili green beans, smoky scalloped potatoes, and a cucumber radish salad. I love making people happy with my art💗

02/27/2026

I have always loved untraditional breakfasts with or without eggs and most of the time in sandwich form.It is a great way to use up leftovers and all the pickled goodness and condiments in my fridge😍 Read the descriptions in captions at your own risk...because you are about to be hungry! 🤤

02/15/2026

Valentine's dinner💗 Short rib tagliatelle