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Bob Benenson

Aug 8, 20246 min read

Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, August 9-August 15

FARMERS MARKETS l Saturday (8/10) is the last day of National Farmers Market Week. But every week is farmers market week at Local Food Forum

Bob Benenson

Aug 4, 20241 min read

Celebrate Farmers Market Week at Taste of Ravinia Festival

FARMERS MARKETS l Chicago-area folks can celebrate National Farmers Market Week at the Taste of Ravinia Festival in suburban Highland Park.

Bob Benenson

Aug 3, 20242 min read

National Farmers Market Week: Our Favorite Topic's Annual Recognition

FARMERS MARKETS l National Farmers Market Week is upon us. OK, every week is farmers market week at Local Food Forum, but let's celebrate!

Bob Benenson

Aug 3, 20242 min read

Those Fruitful Farmers Markets

FARMERS MARKETS l Chicago-area farmers markets are about as peak as the season gets. If you're not a market regular, now's the time to go!

Bob Benenson

Jul 31, 20245 min read

Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, August 2-August 8

FARMERS MARKETS l It's peak local food season...but it won't long. If you're in our Chicago region, visit one of a market over the next week

Bob Benenson

Jul 28, 20242 min read

Local Gets Its Spotlight as Wild Onion Market Celebrates Opening

FOOD CO-OPS l Chicago's Wild Onion Co-op has its commitment to local food painted on its wall, and it's keeping its promise on the shelves..

Bob Benenson

Jul 25, 20246 min read

Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, July 26-August 1

FARMERS MARKETS l This is the best time of the year to buy locally produced food. Check out the weekly Chicago area farmers market schedule

Bob Benenson

Jul 22, 20243 min read

Busy Week Called for Weekend Kitchen Zen

HOME COOKING l When you love to cook, it can be very relaxing. I relaxed a lot this weekend: Jambalaya, an Ethiopian beet salad, and pasta.

Bob Benenson

Jul 21, 20242 min read

Schaumburg Shuffle: Kicking Off the Weekend With Suburban Excursion

FARMERS MARKETS l When you're carless, renting one needs a reason. A suburban farmers market visit — and seeing a friend — was reason enough

Bob Benenson

Jul 18, 20241 min read

Volunteer on a South Side Chicago Urban Farm on July 27

URBAN FARMING l Want to be a farmer, if just for a day? Sign up for the July 27 volunteer day at Chicago's Citadelle Green Mountain farm...