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Posted September 29, 2021
Club Sprouts Corner: Nocturnal Pollinators
Activity Overview We're sure you are familiar with pollinators like butterflies and bees, but did you know that when these day-active pollinators return to their homes and hives, a new set of pollinators takes on the night shift, working diligently t…
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Posted September 23, 2021
Guest Recipe: Chunky Fresh Salsa
By Judy Hevrdejs-King, Les Dames d’Escoffier, Chicago Chapter Make this chunky, pico de gallo-style salsa at home using farm-fresh tomatoes. Choose thetomato colors you want (red, yellow or orange) and adjust the chiles’ heat to taste. Us…
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Posted September 23, 2021
Club Sprouts Corner: Veggie Scrap Stamps
Activity Overview This week at Club Sprouts, we will be making postcards using vegetable scraps as stamps. Who says you can't play with your food? We will have blank postcards for you to decorate using the odds and ends of fresh produce. Not only wil…
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Posted September 21, 2021
Pork Tenderloin with Blueberry Balsamic Glaze
Pork tenderloins are a quick-cooking main course. This recipe pairs pork with a blueberry balsamic glaze. It’s a different way to add fruit to your dinner and the tangy, sweet-savory sauce brings a unique twist to a classic meat. Yield: 3-4 ser…
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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…
