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Bob Benenson

Oct 211 min read

(It Has to Be) Fall for This Delicious Salad Recipe

RECIPES l Natural Awakenings Chicago's recipe for an Autumn Roasted Vegetable Salad is a reminder that salad is a dish for all seasons...

Bob Benenson

Sep 81 min read

UI Extension Tells You Why You Should Beet It

HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES l Many of us love beets. Others of us may need persuasion. Illinois Extension and UI Health are here to help...

Bob Benenson

Aug 291 min read

Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Everywhere and They're So Good for You

TOMATOES l Chicago area farmers markets have tomatoes in abundance. Are they good for you? The New York Times answers with a resounding yes

Bob Benenson

Aug 212 min read

The Still Life Beauty of Peak Season Produce

FARMERS MARKETS l I promote benefits we derive from purchasing locally produced food at farmers markets. There's an artistic element to it.

Bob Benenson

Aug 181 min read

Watermelon-Feta Salad: One of the Easiest Tasty Things You Can Make

RECIPES l I posted about the 18+ pound watermelon I'd received, and predicted I'd soon make watermelon feta salad. Self-fulfilling prophecy.

Bob Benenson

Jul 241 min read

Tomato Care for Higher Yield Instructional on August 11

TOMATO 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 Benenson

Jul 212 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 121 min read

I Say Tom-ay-to, You Say Tom-ah-to, Most of Us Say We Love Them

TOMATOES l A video with tips whether you're enjoying hothouse heirloom tomatoes or holding out for the precious few weeks of field tomatoes.

Bob Benenson

Jul 91 min read

Summer Settles In at Chicago Markets

FARMERS 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 Benenson

Jul 62 min read

Corn-nation Day

FARMERS 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