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Posted October 28, 2021
Club Sprouts Corner: Graduation Day!
Activity Overview The big day has finally arrived! All summer our Club Sprouts kids have worked hard learning all about local produce and getting to know all of our farmers and vendors. They have bravely tasted new foods (we're looking at you, pickle…
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Posted October 21, 2021
Club Sprouts Corner: Thank a Farmer & Braiding Challah
Activity Overview We have a few fun activities lined up as we approach the end of the 2021 outdoor market season. Check out all of the details below to help you plan your visit to the market and enjoy the last few weeks of the season. Saturday, Octob…
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Posted October 21, 2021
Chicago Food Magazine: Green City Market Extends Outdoor Season
From Chicago Food Magazine Green City Market (GCM) has announced it will add three additional Saturday markets to its calendar. The market in Lincoln Park — which chef and restaurateur Alice Waters once called “the best sustainable market…
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Posted October 20, 2021
It's Turkey Time: Pre-Order a Local, Humanely-Raised Turkey This Fall
In case you missed it, one of the biggest conventional producers of turkey in the US just recalled over 14,000 pounds of turkey because it may have been contaminated with pieces of plastic. Yikes, indeed. If you're wigged out and confused about where…
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Posted October 18, 2021
How You Can Contribute to Nutrition Research that Isn't One-Size-Fits-All
A Healthy Harvest Soups + Stocks Class: Join Green City Market and the All of Us Research Program for a Healthy Harvest soups and stocks cooking class on Thursday, October 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.The class is free to attend and will be hosted on Ins…
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Posted October 13, 2021
Club Sprouts Corner: Summer Recipe Cookbook
Activity Overview Calling all seasonal food enthusiasts! This week at Club Sprouts, you will be able to decorate your own Green City Market cookbook cover. After you have created your masterpiece, click the links below to download all of the recipes …
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Posted October 7, 2021
Club Sprouts Corner: Name that Microgreen!
Activity Overview You've heard the name. You've seen these flats of greens at the market each week. But, what exactly is a microgreen? Simply put, a microgreen is a baby plant! Nestled somewhere between a sprout and a young plant is this delicious li…
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Posted September 30, 2021
Block Club: Green City Market Extends Lincoln Park Season Into November
By Jake Wittich, Block Club Chicago LINCOLN PARK — Green City Market in Lincoln Park is extending its outdoor season into November this year. The market, 1817 N. Clark St., announced Wednesday it’s adding three Saturdays to its calendar, …
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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…
