Blog Education

Grains of Knowledge with Brian Severson Farms

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Guest Blog Post by Shulamis Rouzaud, staff member of Brian Severson Farms:Brian Severson is a 5th generation farmer farming in Dwight, Illinois, which is about 80 miles south of Chicago. He works the farm with his wife, Karen, and his oldest son, Luke. …
Edible Education Update: Starting the Garden at Manierre School

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Last week, we had the pleasure of planting a garden at Manierre Elementary. Students were given a number of plant options to choose from. We then took a vote and planted the top six plants, as chosen by the 7th grade class. This exercise proved to empower …
The Impact of Club Sprouts as told by our Volunteer, Judy Myers

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

A Club Sprouts member told me a touching story at market the other day. He is almost two years old and has become a regular visitor to the Wednesday morning Club Sprouts table. With his mother’s help, he has learned the names of the volunteers, …
Edible Education update with Chef Educator Lisa Kalabokis

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Over the course of the last three months, I had the privilege of working with some extraordinary students at Manierre Elementary School and DePaul College Prep.We introduced to them a passion for food and nutritious eating, while providing an opportunity …
Taking Time to be Grateful

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

As a child I don't remember Thanksgiving being a holiday to get breathless over. It was, more or less, a pit stop between Halloween and Chrismakkuh - the real holidays to get excited about. It seems that over the years, as America has re-learned to appreciate …
Virtual CSA: Early October 2016

Monday, October 10, 2016

OctoberClick here to view the guide>>Beets, Carrots, Dark Greens, Grapes, & Pears The “Virtual CSA” is a curated list of seasonal highlights from the market totaling approximately $30. This packet contains a shopping list …
Virtual CSA August/September 2016

Thursday, August 25, 2016

August/SeptemberClick here to view the guide>> Bell Peppers, Corn, Melon, Plums, & Tomatoes The “Virtual CSA” is a curated list of seasonal highlights from the market totaling approximately $30. This packet contains a …
Power of Produce (POP) at Club Sprouts

Friday, August 19, 2016

Sponsored by Chipotle Mexican Grill and awarded through the Farmers’ Market Coalition, the $2,000 POP Club grant award aims to teach children about nutritious foods and agricultural sustainability.Green City Market is pleased to announce …
Virtual CSA July/August 2016

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

July/August Blueberries, Eggplant Green Beans, Peaches, & Summer SquashClick here to view the packet for July/August>>The “Virtual CSA” is a curated list of seasonal highlights from the market totaling approximately $30. This …
Virtual CSA June/July 2016

Friday, June 17, 2016

June/July 2016Cucumber, Kale, Peas, Potatoes, StrawberriesClick here to view the packet for Mid June- Mid July 2016>> The “Virtual CSA” is a curated list of seasonal highlights from the market totaling approximately $30. This packet contains …
Virtual CSA MID-MAY – MID-JUNE 2016

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

The “Virtual CSA” is a curated list of seasonal highlights from the market totaling approximately $30. This packet contains a shopping list with the farms where the items can be purchased and recipes that feature each product. Similar …
Chatting with the Chefs: Drew Davis & Nick Lacasse

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Eastman Egg Company was created two years ago with the idea to make breakfast better. They have continued their mission to make delicious food, deliver seamless service and create meaningful experiences throughout the Windy City. We welcome Chef Drew …
Get the Most Out of Your Market Produce

Thursday, May 19, 2016

By Abra BerensWith the bounty of the spring and summer markets arriving, so too comes a fridge with forgotten bags of greens, roots limp from too much time in the vegetable crisper, and too many tomatoes. Listed below are my favorite ways to breathe …
Chatting with the Chefs: Timothy Cottini & Devon Quinn

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Chef Timothy Cottini has over 20 years of experience and has worked with some of the best chefs in the industry. Over the years, Timothy has grown to appreciate where food comes from and the importance of using sustainably grown food served in the peak …
Celebrate GCM's dedication to sustainability this Earth Day!

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Supporting sustainable agriculture does not have to be difficult, expensive, or boring. Creating relationships with the people who produce your food puts you more in touch with what you are eating, how it is grown, and how it impacts our environment. …