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Posted March 7, 2019
Got (local) milk?
As a market shopper, you know you can taste the difference between farm fresh and store-bought ingredients — and milk and cheese are no exception! Our dairy vendors, including 1871, Nordic Creamery, J2K Capraio, and Brunkow Cheese offer one-of-…
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Posted February 27, 2019
Bread is back!
For years bread has gotten a bad wrap. We mean that both literally and figuratively. But times they are a changin and according to the New Yorker Bread is Back Baby! In fact, whole grains are surging in popularity — especially ancient grains, l…
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Posted February 27, 2019
A Life-Changing Stroll: Vendor Spotlight on Phoenix Bean Tofu
Taking a walk can sometimes be life changing. When Jenny Yang took a stroll through the Edgewater neighborhood with her young daughter she had no idea what stepping into Phoenix Bean Tofu would mean. It was there that she was transported back to her …
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Posted February 21, 2019
Food for Your Heart & Health: Guest Blog from AMITA Health
There is no better place to shop for your health and your heart than Green City Market. This week we asked Lindsay Colman, Registered Dietitian at AMITA Health, to give us some tips on heart healthy market foods. Just as our New Year’s Resolve …
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Posted February 21, 2019
Midwest-Inspired French Pastries: Vendor Spotlight on Verzenay
A Saturday morning visit to Green City Market isn’t complete without a stop for freshly made breakfast pastries. Bakeries like Verzenay Patisserie take our farmers’ bounty and incorporate it into seasonal tarts, quiche, muffins, and scone…
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Posted February 21, 2019
Friday is CSA Day!
The best part of getting a present is the anticipation of what is inside the box. If you know about Community Supported Agriculture, then you know what a gift a CSA membership can be. Tomorrow, February 22, is CSA Day. Local Harvest suggests that ove…
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Posted February 13, 2019
Q&A with Farmer Jon of Healthy Soil Compost
Nutritious food and sustainable food systems starts with healthy soil. That’s why at every Green City Market location and event, you’ll find composting receptacles to collect organic waste like food scraps and paper plates. With the help …
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Posted February 8, 2019
Come to the Table Dinner: ADAPT Recap
On Monday evening, we kicked off the 2019 Come to the Table Dinner Series at Uncommon Ground. The theme of our first dinner was “Adapt,” and focused on how small farms and food businesses are adjusting to the proliferation of “local…
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Posted December 19, 2018
2018 Holiday Entertaining Guide
Showcase ingredients from local farmers and artisans in your holiday spreads! Happytizers: The Perfect Plan for Holiday Happy Hour Charcuterie: Looking for the perfectly cured meats for your charcuterie board? Don’t miss Underground Meats and t…
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Posted December 5, 2018
2018 Holiday Gift Guide
Support Midwest growers and small businesses with gifts from the farmers market. Give the Gift of Green City Market: We are thrilled to unveil the new Green City Market gift certificates this season. Gift certificates are available to purchase in inc…
