How Do You Like Them Apples?!
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| How many different types of apples can you count in this picture?
…it’s only sort of a trick question (there are some local pears, huckleberries, and plums in there, too). But we really do have SEVEN kinds of apples to choose from this week!
From Seedling Farms, we have Grime, Russet, Senshu, Red Cort, and Honeycrisp apples, alongside Honeycrisps from Ellis Family Farms and Mick Klüg Farms. We dare you to try one honeycrisp from each to see if you can taste the difference in soil on each farm!
Plus, Bartlett and Asian pears as well as huckleberries from Seedling Farms! It’s also finally squash season—New England pie pumpkins (Always Something Farm), honeynut and winter acorn (Buckhorn Green Farm), butternut, spaghetti (Miller’s Farm), and honey boat delicata are all waiting for you! |
Local Apples: Grime, Russet, Senshu, Red Cort, Honeycrisp
Seedling Farms, Ellis Family Farms, Mick Klüg Farms |
Huckleberries (local)
Seedling Farms |
Squash: Honeynut / Butternut / Spaghetti / Winter Acorn / Winter Honeyboat / New England Pumpkin
Multiple Local Farms |
Pawpaws (local)
Spence Farm – Fairbury, IL |
Celeriac (organic)
Curious how to use this? A long-used, traditional root vegetable, celeriac is versatile and great in creamy, cozy stews and soups just in time for fall! Click the photo for a recipe and to learn more! |
TONIGHT: Maria and Natalia’s Excellent Cooking Adventure
Join 49th Ward Alderperson Maria Hadden and her wife, Natalia Vera, for a special community cooking experience! Watch and learn as they lead you through the steps to prepare a delicious New American style meal from scratch. This is a wonderful opportunity to cook alongside community leaders, pick up new culinary techniques, and connect with fellow neighbors in a warm, welcoming environment. Whether you love trying new recipes or simply want to support local community building, you are sure to enjoy this unique gathering. |
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| Recipe of the Week
Savory, spice, and everything nice! That’s what this butternut squash, lentil, and feta salad has in store for you. It’s the taste of flavor of Fall in a bowl. Pro tip: get your lentils from the bulk section! |
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| Are you itching to try something new? Become a Wild Onion Wanderer and grab your Neighbor Passport to get special deals at some of our local haunts.
How it works: grab your Neighbor Passport card at any point during September and visit our featured partners for a special and exclusive discount. This month, our passports are taking us to Akay Tacos, Monarch Community Market & Cafe, Sauce & Bread Kitchen, and SmackDab! Once you’ve completed your passport, bring it back to us at Wild Onion. Every month, we’ll feature new spots for you to try—grab your card and get out into our community!
This month’s partner discounts are valid through September 30. |
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Oct. 9 · 6—8pm
Fermentor Fridays: Science Meets Sour
We’re combining our strengths with Monarch Community Cafe, Ekaloka Fermentory, and ChiTown Bio for an amazing night of Science and Sour. Come see the Lactobacillus at its level. Sample amazing ginger bugs, drinks, and ferments. Meet with like-minded fermentors! |
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Oct. 17 · 1—3pm
Vendorama: 5 Products Enter, 1 Product Stays!
Ready to RUUMMBBBBLLLLEEEE??? We’re bringing five vendors together to compete for shelf space at Wild Onion! Each vendor will bring samples for you to try, then you’ll vote for your favorites. The winner will become new product. |
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Oct. 18 · 1—2:30pm
New Member Orientation
New to Wild Onion Market or have you been a Member-Owner for a while? We are so glad to have you as a part of our community! Meet vendors, enjoy samples, win prizes, and see why this market matters to our community. |
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Oct. 25 · 2—3:30pm
Pasta Class with Nourishing Notes
A new mini version of Nourishing Notes’ full length pasta class! A fun & casual afternoon filled with part demonstration and part hands-on pasta learning. Chef Julie will demonstrate how to mix a flour & water dough and then you’ll make two traditional shapes (and how to pronounce them!): Cavatelli and Spizzulu. Register to attend! |
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| Each month, Wild Onion Market partners with a local community organization to raise awareness and funds to support their mission. This September, Change for Change—formerly called RoundUp at the Register—will be supporting Aville Grows, a free community garden in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood. Next time you stop by Wild Onion, make sure to spare your change at the register and help make a difference! |
