Cooking & Recipes

Fresh for less at neighborhood grocers by Mara Grbenick

If you are one of the many people who struggle to eat enough fresh fruits and vegetables, look no further. Three local groceries offer an impressive rainbow of produce at low prices, and provide other perks like organic or unusual ingredients.
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Posted on August 09, 2011

Chez Violette offers a taste of Haiti

By Megan Millard for rogerspark.com Violetta Adrien always had a passion for cooking, and Chez Violette, a restaurant located at 2311 West Howard Street specializing in Haitian food that she owns with her husband, Samson is simply a dream come true. But the story behind this couple and their restaurant extends further back than its opening date, December 3, 2010. Violetta’s love for cooking came at an early age in her native country of Haiti, where it is traditional for the oldest girl to cook for her family. “When people eat and compliment her food, she likes it,” Samson said.
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Posted on July 21, 2011

Glenwood Sunday Market - This Weekend!

The last Winter Market of the season gave us a taste of what is to come this summer! Freshly picked asparagus from Hardin Family Farms in Michigan, watercress from Oriana's Orchard, eggs from the best fed chickens in Illinois from Midnight Sun (Nick says he is going to start feeding the chickens flax seed), and amazing mushrooms from River Valley. And that is just a sampling of what was available. For vegatable gardeners, there were beautiful starter heirloom tomato and herb plants, fertile compost and more. And let's not forget about the TREATs from Katherine Anne Confections and amazing baked goods from Bennisons Bakery among others.
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Posted on May 31, 2011

Glenwoood Sunday Market to open This Sunday!

The Glenwood Sunday Market will open for the season June 6th! How exciting is it that Rogers Park's new farmers' market will be among the greenest markets in the City of Chicago?
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Posted on June 01, 2010

Rogers Park Men Step Up To The Plate!

Hey, Rogers Park men. We know you can eat, but can you also cook? We’re betting you can, and that you are great at it too! Maybe you even get compliments on your cooking! Do you grill or cook meals every day or just occasionally? Do you cook for yourself or the whole family? We know some of you have really fine talents, and your friends and family look forward to the festive holiday meals you prepare.
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Posted on June 01, 2010

Spring Thing 2010 @ Greenleaf Art Center

2010 Group show and open studio event. Friday May 21st, 6:00 - 10:00 PM
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Posted on May 17, 2010

Market Dazed

Dear Neighbor, In the spring of 2010 we will launch a seasonal weekly market at Morse and Glenwood, within the Glenwood Avenue Arts District and the Clark/Morse/Glenwood SSA. We invite interested residents, organizations and businesses to participate in making this a terrific success for our community. We don't want to compete with local businesses, but rather invite them to participate and use this vehicle to attract new customers to their establishments. We want to showcase our amazing community.
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Posted on October 22, 2009