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Posted September 16, 2021
Green City Market's Outdoor Season Is Extending Into November
Just a few days out from the official end of summer, it's the Groundhog Day of farmers' markets — we're happy to announce that there's now three extra weeks of outdoor market season.For the second year in a row, Green City Market is extending o…
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Posted September 15, 2021
Club Sprouts Corner: Apple Tasting
Activity Overview This season you can expect to see over 50 different varieties of apples show up at the market. Some varieties, like Gala or Honeycrisp, may be familiar to you, but we'd love to encourage you to taste an unfamiliar variety and discov…
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Posted September 14, 2021
September Is Hunger Action Month: Here's How to Take Action
1 in 7 people in Cook County will face food insecurity this year — that's over 700,000 people who lack consistent access to enough food for a healthy, active lifestyle.September is Hunger Action Month, and expanding access to nutritious, local …
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Posted September 13, 2021
Here’s What You Can Get with SNAP Benefits at Green City Market
September is Hunger Action Month, and expanding access to nutritious, local food is a pillar of Green City Market's 501(c)(3) nonprofit mission. Read on to learn more about the lived impact of one of our food access programs, and donate today to help…
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Posted September 8, 2021
Club Sprouts Corner: Mushroom Matching!
Activity Overview What kind of room has no windows or doors? A mushroom! All jokes aside, we're exploring these little fungi at Club Sprouts this weekend. Kids will learn about the 8 varieties of mushrooms that are available at the market by playing …
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Posted September 1, 2021
Club Sprouts Corner: Flavor Balancing Star
Activity Overview Creating a perfectly balanced dish doesn't have to be left to a professional chef. This is something that anyone can do at home once you understand the basic flavors of food. There are five flavors that our taste buds recognize: swe…
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Posted August 26, 2021
Club Sprouts Corner: What is an Heirloom Tomato?
Activity Overview If you've spent any time at a Farmer's Markets this summer, you've likely seen the colorful array of Heirloom Tomatoes sprinkled throughout the market. These tomatoes come in many different sizes, shapes, and colors, but have you ev…
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Posted August 24, 2021
WGN Lunchbreak: Grilled Boudin Rouge with Buttered Hominy, Peach Chutney, and Petite Greens and Details on the Green City Market Chef BBQ
By Kristina Miller, WGN Check out what Chef Paul Fehribach is serving up at Chef BBQ 2021 and get his recipe and the full story at wgntv.com.
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Posted August 18, 2021
Club Sprouts Corner: Compost Sort & Corn Fritters
Activity Overview Composting is a great way to reduce your household waste while diverting waste from landfills. Between 30 and 50% of waste that ends up in landfills can actually be composted. However, city-living often means limited outdoor space. …
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Posted August 17, 2021
New Vendor Alert: Theo's Plant Based
Green City Market is thrilled to welcome our newest vendor: Theo's Plant Based, serving up plant-based jerky from 100% organic vegetables. We chatted with owner Theo Mourad about his journey to starting up his small food business. Read on to learn mo…
