| Where would we be without mothers? As it should be everyday, we’re taking the weekend to celebrate the many mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers in our lives. Build a goodie basket of local toffee and chocolate, coffee, wine, candles, and deliver it to mom with handmade card from Ady Guillo!
Plus, eggs are 10% off this weekend so make mom’s breakfast omelete, frittata, french toast, and pancake dreams come true! |
| Born in a small Guatemalan village called Santa Lucia, Ady Guillo spent summers as a child wandering through the fields of her grandfather’s farm. Inspired by the vibrant regional flowers, she used to pick and arrange bouquets. Now, she finds local flowers for her special handmade cards! |
Cards by Ady (local, handmade)
Ady Guillo – Chicago, IL |
Chicken Eggs (local, pasture-raised)
Finn’s Ranch – Buchanan, MI |
Onigiri Designed for Chicago
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| May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! We’ll be highlighting some of our amazing AAPI vendors to learn more about their heritage and stories. And, join us for special events focused on Asian cuisine and culture—scroll to see the full list of upcoming events.
Ever had onigiri? If you haven’t, you’re missing out. We caught up with Yuta, founder of Onigiri Kororin, whose love of this common Japanese snack is making waves across Chicago. We share Yuta’s love of the black garlic and miso onigiri…but we can’t wait to try all the others…like the fried tofu made in collaboration with Jenny’s Tofu (Phoenix Bean). Originally a design student, Yuta took his design thinking skills to turn a 5 week long pop-up business into the well-loved, established community staple it is today! |
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| Wild Onion is in the middle of our capital campaign to ensure our long term sustainability as a community-owned grocery store.
The majority of independent stores struggle to reach profitability in their first few years and Wild Onion is no exception. This campaign will allow us to grow and serve our community for decades. Click on the image below to learn more. |
What’s Cooking at 4 Suns?
Okra Gumbo
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| This week 4 Suns Kitchen is featuring Okra Gumbo! It’s made with sautéed turkey and andouille sausage, okra, caramelized onions, peppers & garlic, crab shell stock, thyme, bay leaf, and creole seasonings. Simply divine. |
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| Recipe of the Week
Make something special for mom this weekend! Good thing we have farm fresh and local pasture-raised eggs from Finn’s Ranch on sale (10%) just in time to make this delicious, super easy custard! |
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| May is Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! On May 15, we’ll host Fermentor Fridays: “Ancient Asian Ferments” to honor the deep history of Asian fermentation by diving into the world of Kimchi, Tempeh, Miso, Soy Sauce, and Koji. Come gather, share knowledge, and explore new flavors with your local community.
Sign up to attend! |
| A relaxed evening of American Mahjong—we’ll have two tables available (up to 8 players total), along with tiles, mats, and racks. This open play session is best suited for those who already know how to play. BYO NMJL 2026 Card. |
| On June 21 (Father’s Day), the Evanston YWCA will support the 27th Annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate. Grab your running shoes, or support from afar by rounding up at the register during the month of May. |
| Thanks to bakers extraordinaire from Sara Molinaro from Hewn Bakery and Ania Bilinska from Someday Sourdough, and all the novice and expert community fermentors who joined us last week for the Fermentor Friday focused on Sourdough! We tried four different kinds of bread, water kefir, cultured butter, sauerkraut, and kombucha. We shared recipes, favorite books, and starters! Check out the recap. |
