Bob Benenson15 hours ago1 minUI Extension Tells You Why You Should Beet ItHEALTHY FOOD CHOICES l Many of us love beets. Others of us may need persuasion. Illinois Extension and UI Health are here to help...
Bob BenensonAug 291 minTomatoes, Tomatoes, Everywhere and They're So Good for YouTOMATOES l Chicago area farmers markets have tomatoes in abundance. Are they good for you? The New York Times answers with a resounding yes
Bob BenensonAug 212 minThe Still Life Beauty of Peak Season ProduceFARMERS MARKETS l I promote benefits we derive from purchasing locally produced food at farmers markets. There's an artistic element to it.
Bob BenensonAug 181 minWatermelon-Feta Salad: One of the Easiest Tasty Things You Can MakeRECIPES l I posted about the 18+ pound watermelon I'd received, and predicted I'd soon make watermelon feta salad. Self-fulfilling prophecy.
Bob BenensonJul 241 minTomato Care for Higher Yield Instructional on August 11TOMATO FARMING l "Tomato Care for Higher Yields" is an instructional for farmers that will take place on August 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m...
Bob BenensonJul 212 minSchaumburg Shuffle: Kicking Off the Weekend With Suburban ExcursionFARMERS MARKETS l When you're carless, renting one needs a reason. A suburban farmers market visit — and seeing a friend — was reason enough
Bob BenensonJul 121 minI Say Tom-ay-to, You Say Tom-ah-to, Most of Us Say We Love ThemTOMATOES l A video with tips whether you're enjoying hothouse heirloom tomatoes or holding out for the precious few weeks of field tomatoes.
Bob BenensonJul 91 minSummer Settles In at Chicago MarketsFARMERS MARKETS l In a normal year, we'd still be waiting for crops like corn & peaches. But they're early, creating a happy status quo...
Bob BenensonJul 62 minCorn-nation DayFARMERS MARKETS l Sweet corn may be the most popular crop at Chicago region markets — and it has arrived super early this year around July 4
Bob BenensonJul 31 minAin't This Peachy?FARMERS MARKET l Crops have been arriving earlier than usual in Chicago area farmers markets. Still, peaches before July 4 is an occasion.