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You've been waiting all summer for
them, and now they're finally back! That's right, our favorite
indigenous fruit—pawpaws—are ripe and ready. The largest native edible
plant in the U.S. and Canada, pawpaws are known for their creamy
texture and unique flavor that some describe as a mix between a mango,
banana, and pineapple. You'll just have to give them a taste
yourself!
Plus, we have a cornucopia of other
fruity selections this week. From Mick Klüg Farms (St. Joseph, MI) we've brought in
some Bartlett pears, Italian plums, Honeycrisp apples, as well as
Fredonia and Marquis grapes. From Ellis Family Farms (St. Joseph, MI), we have
blueberries and peaches, and more raspberries and ground cherries from
Seedling Farms (South Haven, MI). The pawpaws are
from our friends at Spence Farm!
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Pawpaws (local)
Spence Farm - Fairbury,
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Raspberries / Blueberries / Bartlett Pears / Peaches
/ Ground Cherries / Fredonia Grapes / Italian Plums / Honeycrisp
Apples / Pawpaws
Mixed local farms |
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Recipe of the
Week
Put your hands together for pawpaw pudding! Spence Farms is
treating us to this delightful native fruit, and we're deciding to
bake them into a delicious sweet dessert.
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Calling all adventurers! Does your
wanderlust have you yearning to try something new? We're so excited to
kick off Wild Onion Wanderers, a collaboration with our favorite local
community restaurants, cafes, and more.
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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You asked, we listened! That's right, we have a new perk for
Wild Onion Market owners: save an extra 10% on items marked with the
co-op deals label! Every time you shop and purchase co-op deals items,
owners get an additional 10% off the sale price. |
Questions? Ask our staff next time you visit Wild
Onion! |
Sept. 11 · 6—8pm
TODAY: Fermentor Fridays: Sourdough
Get
your fermentation on—novice and masters alike are welcome! Swap
stories, tips, and starters at this sourdough-themed Friday
gathering. |
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Sept. 19 ·
9:30—11:30am
Stitching Circle
Saturday
Bring your knitting, crocheting, sewing, weaving,
or other craft project for a sweet morning of coffee, conversation and
crafting! |
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Sept. 19 · 1—3pm
New Member
Orientation
If you’re new to our co-op, join us for an
engaging orientation event designed to help you understand what it
truly means to be a Member-Owner. Meet local vendors, enjoy delicious
samples, win fun prizes, and more. |
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Sept. 20 ·
1—3pm
Get Juiced with Sunny
Akhigbe
Discover how to find natural energy and
balance in your daily routine as Sunny, from A Boy and His Dream
discusses the health benefits of juice combinations and ingredients.
Enjoy watching him in action and sample fresh, vibrant creations
designed to nourish your body. |
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Sept. 21 ·
7—8:30pm
Mahjong Monday Free Open
Play
Curious about American Mahjong? Take part in a
relaxed evening of game play. Two tables will be available (up to 8
players total), along with tiles, mats, and racks. |
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Sept. 22 ·
6—7:30pm
Tamale Cooking
Class
Acompaña al Chef Ernesto de El Molcajete Sauces en
una clase de cocina interactiva completamente en español, centrada en
el arte de preparar tamales tradicionales. Join Chef Ernesto from
El Molcajete Sauces for an engaging, hands-on cooking class entirely
in Spanish focused on the art of preparing traditional
tamales. |
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Sept. 25 ·
5—8pm
Maria + Natalia's Excellent Cooking
Adventure
Join 49th Ward Alderperson Maria Hadden and her
wife, Natalia Vera, for a special community cooking evening! Watch and
learn as they lead you through the steps to prepare a delicious New
American style meal from scratch. |
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September Change for Change |
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! |
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