Geneva Green Market Day August 14, 2008

Fresh at this Weeks Market:

  • Amaranth (fresh, whole leaf)
  • beans (purple or green)
  • beets
  • bell peppers
  • broccoli
  • cabbages
  • corn
  • cucumbers
  • eggplant
  • heirloom tomatoes (seven to eight variety)
  • kohlrabi, lettuce, potatoes (various varieties)
  • radishes
  • summer squash
  • sweet corn
  • tomatoes

… and much more!

Vegetable of the Week:

Amaranth, a warm weather version of Spinach…can be eaten raw or cooked with olive oil and garlic…

Chef demo:

Jeremy Lycan of Niche Restaurant

Posted in Events at August 12th, 2008. No Comments.

Fruits and Vegetables of the Fox Valley in July

Summer season is here and the Geneva Green Market is in full swing.  The month of July in the Fox Valley growing region offers a wide variety of produce that will tantalize your taste buds and diversify your garden.  Come to the market to find fresh, local food to enhance your every-day meals! Here’s a brief sample of the fruits and vegetable available in July from Dekalb County, Dupage County, Kane County and Kendall County Illinois farms:

Veggies:

  • Beans
  • Bell peppers
  • Broccoli
  • Carrots
  • Eggplant
  • Onions
  • Radishes
  • Squash

Fruits:

  • Blueberries
  • Cherries
  • Peaches
  • Raspberries
Posted in Education at July 21st, 2008. No Comments.