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Posted July 12, 2021
Zero Waste Idea: Egg Shell Seed Starter
You know those mini plastic pots you get at the garden center to start growing seeds in? Those add up to a lot of unnecessary plastic waste each season. The zero waste alternative? Use eggshells! Just rinse out your egg shells (making sure at least h…
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Posted July 8, 2021
Guest Recipe: Raspberry-Mint Rosé Sangria
By Julie Chernoff, Les Dames d’Escoffier of Chicago This refreshing summertime recipe multiplies easily for a group. Get the recipe below, and plan your visit to Green City Market today to stock up on the best farmers' market raspberries, black…
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Posted July 2, 2021
Getting Meat to Your Plate
After record-setting droughts in June, your first thought might be about how all that harsh weather will impact summer produce like blueberries and tomatoes. But it also has a major impact on raising livestock — especially when it comes to gras…
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Posted June 28, 2021
Here's Why You Should Get Your CBD at the Farmers' Market
If you, too, did a double take as you noticed jars of cannabis and pre-rolled joints on display amidst the leafy greens and pastel flowers propped against Jacobson Family Farms’ artistic wooden crates, you are not alone. Jacobson sells CBD, or …
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Posted June 18, 2021
Green City Market to Grow 1,000 Pounds of Produce for the Love Fridge
Green City Market is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Love Fridge! Since the pandemic hit in 2020, Green City Market paused our in-person programming at the Edible Gardens — located a short walk from GCM Lincoln Park within the Lin…
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Posted June 16, 2021
Guest Recipe: Roasted Potato Salad
By Jill Haas, Les Dames D'Escoffier of Chicago What says summer more than potato salad? We love this guest recipe by Jill Haas from Les Dames d’Escoffier of Chicago. Her recipe's twist? Roasted potatoes! Roasting the potatoes gives this easy su…
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Posted June 7, 2021
Chicago Tribune: What Chicago-area Farmers' Markets Will Be Like in 2021
By Hannah Herrera Greenspan, Chicago Tribune "Orange you glad farmers markets are back this season? Produce lovers and farmers alike are celebrating the full-fledged return of farmers markets in the Chicago area this year. Not only are they beginning…
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Posted June 3, 2021
Block Club: Green City Market Returns to the West Loop This Weekend
From Block Club Chicago "CHICAGO — The Green City Market is set to reopen its farmers market Saturday in the West Loop. The popular outdoor farmers market will be open 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through the end of October at Mary Bartleme Park, 11…
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Posted June 1, 2021
Chicago Food Magazine: Green City Market Returns June 5 in West Loop
From Chicago Food Magazine "Green City Market (GCM) will celebrate the return of its West Loop market on Saturday, June 5, in Mary Bartelme Park. The market — which chef and restaurateur Alice Waters once called 'the best sustainable market in …
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Posted June 1, 2021
Bridge to Phase 5 Market Update
A reflection and update from Executive Director, Mandy Moody For many, Green City Market has long been a place of nourishment. A place where we connect with family and friends over good food. A place where we do our weekly grocery shopping, where we …
