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Category Archives: local food
What I could have preserved this weekend – but didn’t
As is usual for a Saturday, we went to the Oak Park Farmers Market, and yesterday we went to the Forest Park Farmers Market and bought some of the season’s last Mirai sweet corn. I saw all sorts of things … Continue reading
Posted in eating in season, farmers markets, food, food preservation, local food, philosophy
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A green dream world
So what would a green, sustainable society look like… if we didn’t have to alter our lifestyles too much? – Cars and trucks would run on sustainable, clean-burning, cleanly produced, alternative fuels such as algae-produced fuel, and those fuels would … Continue reading
Why is eating locally important?
It isn’t entirely about lowering one’s food miles to cut down on the amount of oil used and greenhouse gases produced in bringing your food to you. It’s also about knowing where your food comes from so you can have … Continue reading
Local food spotlight – Mirai Sweet Corn from Twin Garden Farms
Not all corn is created equal, unfortunately. That tasteless stuff we can get in the winter from the grocery store will never measure up to the corn that’s in season from the grocery store in summer. And even better than … Continue reading
Posted in eating in season, farmers markets, farms, food, local businesses, local food
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Local food spotlight – Melrose Peppers
In May I bought a Melrose pepper plant from the Cheney Mansion Plant Sale. I had no idea what it was, but I felt somewhat adventurous, and I went home to plant it in a small container on the side … Continue reading
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Homemade Sweet Relish
Pickling cucumbers are getting a workout here at Chez Green In Oak Park. Earlier in July, I mentioned making homemade pickles. I ran out of room trying to long-brine pickle many of them in casserole dishes, so I got a … Continue reading
Posted in diy, eating in season, food, food preservation, food storage, frugal, gardening, local food
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Chicken presentation from Home to Roost
Last night, Jennifer Murtoff of Home To Roost gave a brief talk about the basics of urban chicken keeping, from what to feed, how to tell if your chicken needs veterinary care, how to house your chickens, to how physically … Continue reading
Posted in chickens, diy, local food
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Root Riot Madison Dedication Day
This morning at 10am Root Riot Madison had its Dedication Day. Lot of people came, members and non-members alike, to see our progress and cheer us on. As you can see, everything is growing like mad. We had quite the … Continue reading
Posted in community gardens, events, food, gardening, local food, Oak Park, photos, root riot
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