Tomorrow's Thanksgiving Day, and I'm thankful for my Co-op. Our Co-op.

I'm thankful for the local farmers and producers who participated in our Thanksgiving Pop-Up Market. Normally these events are big festive affairs, but we had to do things a little differently this time around. So we worked with our vendors to promote online sales during November, and this past Sunday opened our doors at Chicago Market for a safe, socially-distanced pick up event.

And just like that, the holidays are upon us. For December, our partners have pulled out all the stops and put together some amazing offerings.

Charles Dabah, owner of The Levantine Kitchen and a personal chef and caterer, joined us last week for an online cooking class featuring fabulous fall recipes! Charles demonstrated spicy white bean stew and butternut squash fries with pomegranate molasses dipping sauce.

The To Market, To Market team, in conjunction with our Thanksgiving Pop-Up Market, is thrilled to bring you the latest curated offering from Hazzard Free Farm, Pecatonica River Honey, Wind Ridge Herb Farm and Gretta’s Goats.

Thinking about Thanksgiving? Think Chicago Market! Head on over to our Thanksgiving Pop-Up Market page to place your orders with the vendors. Then join us for a "pop-up, pick-up" event on Sunday, Nov. 22 from 1:00pm-3:00pm!

Each of the farmers and producers participating in our Thanksgiving Market has a unique story that ties into our values of local, sustainable, and yours. Let's learn a little more about them!

Our To Market, To Market volunteer team is excited to continue to bring you opportunities to buy amazing products from local farmers. While, in the past, we may have been able to host big pop-up events and ask you to come mingle in the space, during these times we are finding new ways to introduce farmers to you. We’re happy to introduce you to Peter Klein from Seedling Fruit.

Andy Hazzard of Hazzard Free Farm joined us and our community for an online workshop last week demonstrating recipes from the Hazzard Free Grain Sampler Box recently sold in partnership with Chicago Market!

Kasey Eaves of Vivant Gardening Services joined us and our community for a Zoom workshop yesterday covering all sorts of tips and tricks for growing herbs indoors!

It’s been a bit more than a week since Chicago Market first announced our sales from Hazzard Free Farm and our partner farmer/producers – it’s time to tell you a little more about  our Partner Sampler Box!

Oats are a part of the daily diet for many of us - and the oats from Hazzard Free Farm are what we highlight today.