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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 …
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Posted May 27, 2022
Turn Peak Season Into a Full Weekend Celebration
Green City Market's Peak Season Celebration is happening on Saturday, July 23 at Mick Klug Farm and will feature food prepared by top Chicago chefs, including Joe Flamm, Mindy Segal, and Joe Frillman, all sourced locally from GCM vendors! The event w…
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Posted May 16, 2022
Tomato & White Bean Soup From Tomato Bliss
Looking for a quick and easy recipe for dinner? Or want to jazz up your tomato soup? Tomato Bliss shared their recipe for Tomato and White Bean Soup with us. Read on to learn how to make the easy recipe featuring roasted heirloom tomato soup. A jar o…
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Posted May 11, 2022
Chef Paul Virant’s Michigan Asparagus, Sesame, Garlic, Soy Sauce, With Fried Shallots
On Wednesday, May 11, GCM was lucky enough to kick off our Culinary Demos program this season with Chef Paul Virant of Vie, Vistro Prime, and Gaijin. Chef Virant joined GCM and demoed his Asparagus stir fry recipe from his West Loop restaurant Gaijin…
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Posted May 11, 2022
Fox 32 Chicago: Green City Market in Lincoln Park officially open for the summer
From Fox 32 News CHICAGO - The Green City Market in Lincoln Park reopened Wednesday. The market is located right next to the zoo and is usually full of morning walkers. There is a second market in the West Loop — which will open for the season …
