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Posted July 28, 2022
Taco Spiced Crumbled Tofu with Corn Salsa by Kristina Navarro
Kristina Navarro, GCM Programs Coordinator, recently lead a culinary demo where she shared her recipe for Taco Spiced Crumbled Tofu and Corn Salsa with Blistered Shishito Peppers. Take a look at the recipes below. If you give them a try, be sure to t…
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Posted July 27, 2022
Chicago Farmers Market Collective to Provide Free Produce to 7,500 Chicago Seniors
Chicago Farmers Market Collective to aid in distribution of $375,000 in Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits at Chicago farmers markets Members of the Chicago Farmers Market Collective, a volunteer-led group of farmers market directors, m…
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Posted July 27, 2022
Tickets On Sale Now for Chef BBQ, Chicago’s Premier Local Food Festival: Featuring 100+ of Chicago’s top restaurants
Chicago's premier local food festival, Chef BBQ, is back on Thursday, September 8 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. for its twenty-first year. Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, Chef BBQ attracts 100+ of Chicago’s top restaurants, brewers, winemakers, …
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Posted July 22, 2022
The Fire at Finn's Ranch
Below, you will read the account of the devastating fire at Finn's Ranch and the resiliency of a family dedicated to nourishing us all despite the tragedy. Green City Market (GCM) has launched a Farm Forward Fund | Crisis Response Award that is avail…
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Posted July 12, 2022
Guest Recipe: Strawberry Basil Pasta Salad by FARE
We're back with another GCM Creation submitted by FARE, a local women owned business with an emphasis on veggie forward seasonal food. Britni, the co-owner of FARE, shared that this Strawberry Basil Pasta Salad "makes the perfect summer lunch and hol…
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Posted July 1, 2022
Guest Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp by Kayla Burton Looking for some inspiration for the last bit of rhubarb that you picked up this season? GCM Shopper, Kayla Burton shared her recipe for an easy Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. Ingredients Strawberry Rhubarb Filling…
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Posted June 29, 2022
Local Food Forum: Green City Market’s Sustainable Supper Series
During the off season, Green City Market began hosting a Sustainable Supper Series that features and cultivates conversation on local sustainable food and the farmers who grow it. Grace Novacek, GCM Programs Manager, recently wrote a reflection on GC…
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Posted June 14, 2022
Happy Father's Day: Get Some Last-Minute Gift Inspiration
Can you believe that Father’s Day is this weekend? The season is moving so quickly, we can’t believe we are already halfway through June. As always, we have two markets coming up this weekend meaning you have the perfect opportunity to pi…
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Posted June 14, 2022
How One GCM Vendor Is Taking The Fight Against Food Insecurity To The Next Level
Kankakee Valley Homestead, one of our new vendors at Green City Market this season, is a Certified Naturally Grown farm in Walkerton, Indiana, which is owned and operated by Farmer Tom Eich. They specialize in different types of vegetables and will b…
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Posted June 8, 2022
Seasonal Spotlight: Garlic Scapes
What Are Garlic Scapes and Why Have I Never Heard of Them? This week we got word from Jerry Boone at Froggy Meadow Farm that he will have garlic scapes for the first time this season at GCM Lincoln Park on June 11. We are really excited about having …
