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Community-Focused Austin Town Hall Market Plans Special Thursday
FARMERS MARKETS l The farmers market in the challenged Chicago community of Austin is holding a special event that includes a BBQ demo...
Bob Benenson
Aug 19, 20242 min read
What is It and What Do You Do With It: Everbearing Strawberries
FRUIT l Strawberry lovers in the Chicago region lament their short spring season. But a handful of regional growers produce a summer variety
Bob Benenson
Aug 18, 20242 min read
Peak Season Prevails But Transitions are Starting
FARMERS MARKETS l Peak season crops are still in abundance at Chicago area markets, but the transition to fall is already under way...
Bob Benenson
Aug 18, 20241 min read
Oven-Baked Ratatouille: Great Way to Use Lots of Local Produce
RECIPES l Oven-baked ratatouille is delicious anytime, but especially in the summer when you can utilize the bounty of local produce...
Bob Benenson
Aug 13, 20241 min read
The One With Me Giving an NYC Friend a Chicago Market Tour
FARMERS MARKETS l If you read Local Food Forum, you probably know I love farmers markets. Once in a while, I get to give a friend a tour...
Bob Benenson
Aug 12, 20243 min read
Dilly-Dallying at Daley Plaza: In the Loop at a Venerable Farmers Market
FARMERS MARKETS l National Farmers Market Week is winding down, so I paid homage to one of Chicago's oldest market, and its famed artwork...
Bob Benenson
Aug 8, 20241 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 8, 20246 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 4, 20241 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
Aug 3, 20242 min read
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