Posted in farmers markets, other good stuff, tagged farmers markets, farmstand, fruit on August 9, 2009| 2 Comments »
For the last few weeks, I’ve been working my friend Pete’s Seedling farm stand at the Chicago Green City Market so I haven’t had much time to shop for myself. This weekend, I made sure to hit a few vendors early and quickly stock up on a few things. Right now, the markets are full of beautiful gorgeous things. Since I had to be quick about it, I adopted a speedy hit-and-run approach as I darted from table to table. (more…)
Posted in farmers markets, frozen treats, tagged farmstand, fruit, Green City Market, seedling, seedling farms, sorbet, sour cherries, sour cherry, sour cherry sorbet on July 21, 2009| 3 Comments »
I love sour cherries. Seriously, next to fresh peaches they are the best thing on earth. You have to move quickly – they’re only around in farmers markets for about 2-3 weeks in mid-late July. (more…)
Posted in farmers markets, tagged berries, farmers markets, fruit, Green City Market on July 13, 2009| Leave a Comment »
OK, technically it was at the market Saturday but semantics schmantics, I say. I was busy this weekend and this is the first chance I’ve had to update on my finds that were too fabulous not to share. I think it’s well established that I dig a good farmer’s market and this weekend was fantastic! The weather here in Chicago was finally … decent. Nothing like summer appearing for the first time in JULY. Good god this is trying my patience.
Posted in adventures/field trips, condiments, farmers markets, jams, tagged family outing, fruit picking, jam, strawberries, strawberry, strawberry jam, strawberry picking, u-pick farms on July 10, 2009| 1 Comment »
Deep deep in my heart, I think I’m really a farmer. Growing and making things with my hands is so deeply satisfying I can’t quite explain it. I think this is why I have such an appreciation for farmers markets and try to coax my sad little city window boxes to do impossible things with varying degrees of success. Herbs, yes. Tomatoes, not so much.
Posted in farmers markets, tagged chicago, farmers markets, Green City Market on July 1, 2009| 1 Comment »
Blueberries. Pink swiss chard. Heirloom tomatoes. Squash blossoms. Mint & rosemary. Sprouts. An excellent haul from The Green City Market this morning.
In general, I like to get to farmers markets early – before the sweaty heat sets in, finding parking isn’t an all-out battle and most especially before the dog-and-stroller brigade descends upon the tiny stalls. I get particularly annoyed at that last one. I like room to wander at my leisure, which is why I’m usually roaming the market first thing.
Posted in farmers markets, tagged Chino farms, farmers markets, farmstand, san diego, strawberries on May 6, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Last week, I took some time to visit with friends and family in San Diego. It was such a treat to leave cold and rainy Chicago for sunny and (sort of) warm SD. Only problem is that I always kind of space out while packing. I think BEACH BEACH BEACH and completely forget that it gets a bit chilly. I never pack appropriately. What a dope.
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