BEVERAGES l BottlesUp! is a lovely little beverage shop in Chicago. Its 5th birthday put its owner in a celebratory and reflective mood...

FARMERS MARKETS l It's still warm enough for summer wear at Chicago markets, but the clock's ticking on that beautiful peak season produce

LOCAL FOOD l Local Food Forum subscriber Ruth Katcher has toured the West with local food stops. She shares an essay about a Colorado stand.

FARMERS MARKET l Sunday starts September, so we're turning a corner toward the end of our peak season. Here's the week's Chicago-area sked.

FARMERS MARKETS l Custer, SD's population would fit on many blocks in big cities. But a contributor found the farmers market scene familiar

EVENTS l Green City Market's Chef BBQ is the most anticipated tasting event in Chicago. The team has exceeded itself planning its 9/5 event

LOCAL FOOD l I've gotten a lot of big watermelons over the years from a favorite local farm, but the one delivered today was a record setter

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

FARMERS MARKETS l OMG, it's already almost September. Most markets have a few more weeks, but don't miss the gorgeous peak season produce...

FRUIT l Cox's Orange Pippin is a relatively rare artisan variety in the U.S.. But in England, where it originated, it has its own website...