Winter's Just a Market Away

Shop Local

March is not without its local. Really.

T H R E E
Winter Farmers Markets this Weekend!
Saturday, March 15 ~ Lemont
Saturday, March 15 ~ West Loop Gate/Chicago
Sunday, March 16 ~ Elgin

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S A T U R D A Y

10 A.M. TO 1 P.M.

Winter Farmers Market
in Lemont at
St. Alphonsus Parish
www.st-als.org
210 E Logan St
(Corner of Logan St & State St)

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SATURDAY

10 A.M. TO 2 P.M.

Fair Trade + Farmers Market + Café
in the West Loop Gate neighborhood of Chicago at
Epiphany Episcopal Church
www.epiphany-chicago.org
201 S Ashland Ave
(Corner of Ashland & Adams)

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SUNDAY

10 A.M. TO 2 P.M.

Winter Farmers Market
in Elgin at
Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin
www.uuce.org
39W830 Highland Ave
(about 3 miles West of Randall Road-Hwy 34)

Last Thursday I had the chance to forage for the market with Robin. What thanks we owe her! I imagine she'll have this same sorta stuff this weekend:

Cheese, in a variety of flavors

Yogurt, in a variety of flavorsHoney in a variety of flavors

Organic lettuce, kale & chard

Organic herbs (basil, dill, sage, oregano, parsley)

Spicy greens & shoots

Organic Yukon Gold potatoes

Fresh mushrooms (several varieties)

Onions & shallots

Jams & preserves

Apple & pear butters

Goats’ milk soaps in heavenly scents & fun shapes

Infused vinegars & dried herbs

Organic wheatberries & several varieties of milled flours

Maple & sorghum syrups

Fair trade coffee, chocolate & tea

Fair trade organic olive oil from the Palestinian region