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(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
Oct 21, 20241 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
Sep 8, 20241 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 29, 20241 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 21, 20242 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
Aug 18, 20241 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 24, 20241 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 21, 20242 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 12, 20241 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 9, 20241 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
Bob Benenson
Jul 6, 20242 min read
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