August 10, 2009
When I last visited Green City Market, the peaches were just beginning to surface. A true symbol of summer, I had forgotten just how sweet and tasty these sun-soaked beauties can be. Have you been tempted by the abundance of peaches in farmer’s markets and in grocery stores like I have? Here’s a list of both sweet and savory recipes to help you make the most of this seasonal treat. And it even goes beyond the ordinary crisps, cobblers or crumbles (hey, what’s the difference between those anyway?) Check it out after the jump!
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July 27, 2009
While I visited Green City Market last fall , I had yet to reap the benefits of their summer produce until this past weekend. And with purple rain carrots (pictured above) to squash blossoms to tables of fresh herbs to the best raspberries I have ever tasted, there was certainly a lot to see (and taste). I wish I lived closer to the market so I’d be able to pick up this awesome produce every weekend but regardless, I’ll definitely make an effort to go back more regularly. I definitely need more of those raspberries.
Check out some other great snapshots and recipes to match after the jump!
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September 9, 2008
I know I’m sneaking this in under the wire. The first day of fall is only weeks away and our warm summer temperatures are quickly escaping. This is not only upsetting because it means the dreaded Chicago winter is that much closer, but because it also means an end for locally grown, Midwest produce. It’s a very sad thing.
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July 23, 2008
A few months ago, I received wonderfully exciting news that a farmer’s market would be setting up shop across the street from my apartment every Sunday morning this summer. I was immediately fantasizing about stepping outside my door and browsing the stands, choosing locally grown fruits and vegetables for the week. I already told you about my love of the Madison farmer’s market and I was hoping to rekindle that love in the River North neighborhood.
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June 17, 2008
Despite all the moaning and groaning we do here about Chicago’s unpredictable climate, I can actually say that summer seems to have come about right on cue. With the official start to summer on Saturday, the temperatures have actually been warm, the pools have actually been open, and life around here feels…well, normal for a change.
So aside from Easy Fruit Popsicles, there’s something else I’ve been looking forward to: Summer Fruit Pudding. A mixture of fresh berries turned into a delicious bread pudding, I could almost melt (along with the popsicles!) just thinking about it. After seeing this, there is no way I’d choose citrus over berries. But I betcha you wanna see the recipe, huh?
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