Bob BenensonAug 192 minCommunity-Focused Austin Town Hall Market Plans Special ThursdayFARMERS MARKETS l The farmers market in the challenged Chicago community of Austin is holding a special event that includes a BBQ demo...
Bob BenensonAug 191 minWomen in Agriculture On-Farm Event Coming Up on August 29WOMEN FARMERS l Local Food Forum support diversity in farming. So we're sharing an upcoming Women in Agriculture event in suburban Chicago..
Bob BenensonAug 182 minWhat is It and What Do You Do With It: Everbearing StrawberriesFRUIT l Strawberry lovers in the Chicago region lament their short spring season. But a handful of regional growers produce a summer variety
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 BenensonAug 181 minPeak Season Prevails But Transitions are StartingFARMERS MARKETS l Peak season crops are still in abundance at Chicago area markets, but the transition to fall is already under way...