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Posted March 11, 2022
Chicago Tribune: Almost every major Chicago chef will partake in Cooks for Ukraine fundraiser. Here’s the full list.
By Nick Kindelsperger Tony Priolo, chef and co-owner of Piccolo Sogno, was distraught over the Russian invasion of Ukraine and resulting humanitarian crisis. So he reached out to some fellow Chicago chefs about maybe doing a fundraiser. A few days la…
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Posted March 10, 2022
Block Club Chicago: Chicago Chefs Band Together To Raise Money For Ukraine At Navy Pier Event
Money raised through the Chicago Cooks For Ukraine event will go to World Central Kitchen, an organization working to feed Ukrainians. By: Maia McDonald CHICAGO — Local chefs are coming together to raise money for Ukraine. The chefs will hold a…
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Posted March 8, 2022
Chicago Food Magazine: Chicago Cooks for Ukraine at Navy Pier on March 16th
From Chicago Food Magazine Chicago chefs have a long history of uniting for good. On Wednesday, March 16 from 6-9 pm, the community will step up in a grassroots effort to raise funds for the people of Ukraine at a chef-curated tasting event at Navy P…
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Posted February 28, 2022
Peanut Butter and Preserves Thumbprint Cookies
By Kristina Navarro, Program Coordinator In the heart of winter, I love filling my home with the aromas of freshly baked goods. There is something so cozy about the smell of sugar, butter, and flour marrying together in the oven. I took some inspirat…
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Posted February 14, 2022
Think Seafood Doesn't Have Seasonality? Think Again
Over 85 percent of all seafood consumed in the US is imported, so it really shouldn't be all that shocking that most "fresh" fish you see has actually been flash-frozen and then thawed for the best flavor, texture, and nutritional value. (It's also t…
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Posted January 31, 2022
Green City Market Partners with Clean Tech Company Arcadia to Expand Food Access in Chicago
Now when SNAP recipients spend $25 of benefits with Green City Market, they automatically get $25 more to spend on local, sustainable food Green City Market is on a mission to expand access to local, sustainably grown food throughout the city. Thanks…
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Posted January 21, 2022
The Muffin Tin Potatoes Au Gratin You Need Right Now
By Kristina Navarro, Program Coordinator This muffin tin potato au gratin recipe is the perfect fusion something simple and something fancy-ish — cozy, comforting, and a little elevated. We love this recipe because it celebrates ingredients you…
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Posted January 4, 2022
Eater: How Chicago’s Farmers Markets Survive During Winter
By Samantha Nelson, Eater About three years ago, Matt Tortora, the co-founder and chief executive officer of WhatsGood, a Rhode Island-based online marketplace for farmers and small vendors, met with Green City Market’s then-executive director …
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Posted December 20, 2021
Kids’ Cooking Classes, but Make It Local
At Green City Market, we're passionate about helping Chicagoans of all ages understand that what they eat, cook, and throw away impacts the future of our city and our planet. That's why we teamed up with Kitchen Possible and Pilot Light, two fellow n…
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Posted December 18, 2021
Why Supporting Local Farms Is Key to Grassroots Climate Change Action
Shopping locally is one of the most impactful ways individuals can create a more sustainable food system. At Green City Market, your food travels an average of just 65 miles to get to your tote — compared to 1,500 miles at a traditional grocery…
