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This early spring relative of the onion family – otherwise known as
"Wild Onions" – are a true seasonal delicacy. The flavor is all in the
greens, although the roots are good too. They can be incorporated into
various meals: eggs, rice dishes, pastas, simply sautéed, or even
turned into a pesto.
Wild Ramps are a native plant. Chicago was actually known by the
Native Americans as "Shikaakwa," which translates to "wild
onion" – and yes, that is how we got our name!
The wild ramps we have at the store were sustainably harvested from
the woods of Spence Farm in Fairbury, Illinois.
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We now have 6 local
vendors coming next Thursday for our Happy Hour. There will be free
samples of chips and salsa, meat/mushroom sliders, vegan bites,
coffee, whiskey, and hot sauce! Join us! |
Shop deals on Alter Eco Chocolates, Ben & Jerry's, and
more. |
Look for these three signs for the best bargains. |
Local Farm Feature
Kilgus Farmstead
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Located in Fairbury, Illinois, Kilgus Farmstead is a pasture
dairy operation that milks Jersey cows. Jerseys produce higher
levels of A2. This means they produce a product that is easier to
digest for those who have experienced issues when consuming other
dairy products. |
Have you tried any of
the Kilgus Farmstead dairy products yet? We highly recommend the Heavy
Cream! |
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The Jungle Film Screening
Join us on Earth Day, April 22nd at 7pm for a free screening
of GM Matt Wechsler's latest documentary. The film is a modern-day
take on Upton Sinclair's 1906 novel, revealing centuries of greed and
exploitation in America's meat industry. The screening will be
followed by a Q&A with Matt and film subject Reginaldo
Haslett-Marroquin. Click on the poster to reserve a free
ticket!
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