| Besides being delicious and refreshing, melons are an excellent source of key nutrients and electrolytes! Your summer source of immune system and skin-supporting Vitamin C, melons also contain beta-carotene which supports vision health.
This week, we have local watermelon in three colors (orange, yellow, and red), plus juicy cantaloupe from Persimmon Ridge Farm in Illinois!
With so many heirloom tomatoes to choose from, we thought it’d be a good time to talk about seed saving. Have you ever harvested tomato or pepper seeds? It’s a way to keep the harvest bounty going from season to season. Just scoop, rinse, and dry seeds from your favorite tomatoes and plant them in the soil next spring to try your hand at growing them in your own back yard! |
Watermelon (red seedless, local)
Persimmon Ridge Farm – IL |
Cantaloupe (local)
Persimmon Ridge Farm – IL |
Watermelon (mixed color, local)
Persimmon Ridge Farm – IL |
Cherry Tomatoes (local)
The Talking Farm – Skokie, IL |
Rainbow Chard (local)
Carrolls Timber Edge Farm – Graymont, IL |
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| Recipe of the Week
Have you ever tried grilling watermelon? Now’s the time to give it a shot. That’s right, it’s watermelon season and we have red, orange, and mixed color melons from Persimmon Ridge Farm. They’re delicious with balsamic, cheese, and arugula in this week’s recipe! |
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| Do you love the Chicago neighborhood farmer’s markets? Want to learn more about our team at Wild Onion? We’re looking for volunteers to join us throughout the week at markets across the city. Meet some of our local vendors and farmers, plus spread the word about your favorite local, community-owned market. Questions? Email Chad Curry (Chad@wildonionmarket.com). |
August RoundUp: Devices 4 the Disabled
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| This month, our Round-Up at the Register partner is Devices for the Disabled, a nonprofit on Chicago’s south side that refurbishes used medical equipment that otherwise would end up in landfills. |
| When you Round Up at the Register this month, your funds directly support an organization providing free critical medical equipment to those who need it most: those without insurance, who are underinsured or lack the finances to purchase the equipment they desperately need. |
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TODAY: August 14 · 6-8pm
Fermentor Fridays: Vegan Cheese
Curious about making your own dairy-free cheese? Join Katie Rizik from our friends at What the Ferment? for an evening exploring the art of vegan cheesemaking. |
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August 15 · 9:30-10:30am
Stitching Circle Saturday
Bring your latest stitching project and settle in for a cozy, creative morning at Wild Onion! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or mend, this is a welcoming space to gather, share, and stitch alongside others. |
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August 17 · 7-8:30pm
Mahjong Monday
Take part in a relaxed evening of American Mahjong. We’ll have two tables available (up to 8 players total), along with tiles, mats, and racks. |
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August 22 · 2-4pm
Kimchi Just for Fun Workshop
Discover the traditions and techniques behind one of Korea’s most iconic fermented foods. Join Kyung-yeon for a hands-on workshop exploring the art of making traditional kimchi and other Korean fermented dishes. |
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August 23 · 1-3pm
The Grocery Goddess: Anti-Inflammatory Diets & Women’s Health
Ifeoma Ajuzie, known as The Grocery Goddess, will lead an engaging discussion on anti-inflammatory eating and women’s health. Drawing on her passion for nutrition and healthy living, Ifeoma will explore foods that may help reduce inflammation, discuss common dietary triggers, and share practical tips for building nourishing meals using everyday ingredients. |
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