Tag: Illinois
Sol Food Mobile Farm Days 56-60: Wisconsin, Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming
The Sol Food bus has made it all the way from Illinois to Montana in the last two weeks! We have been traveling hours every day in order to fit in as many great teaching and learning opportunities as we can on our way to our series of workshops on the west coast. Currently we are parked [...]
Sol Food Mobile Farm Days 53-54: Illinois
Our Sol Food bus recently left the great city of Chicago, Illinois and we are now continuing our trek west across the Great Plains. During our time in the Windy City, we met some wonderful new friends, saw amazing sites around the city and enjoyed great local food. We want to especially thank the community members with [...]
Truck Farm Chicago: Class Act
What? A farm on wheels? Sound familiar? Well, Chicago seems to also be picking up on the idea. Truck Farm Chicago has put a farm on the back of a pick-up and travels around the city helping to raise awareness of the connection between farms and healthy food. It certainly seems like the children of [...]
Farmhouse Chicago: TidBit of the Day
Locally-sourced Chicago gem: Farmhouse Chicago. The ingredients are ridiculously fresh, the food is…I mean…talk about having a moment. They make their own ginger ale, and their staff is awesome (yay, Alex!!) This is definitely a must must must visit.
Wow Bao: TidBit of the Day
There is something so comforting about a steamed bao – the Chinese-styled bun that keeps lovely hidden goodies inside. They can sweet (bean paste) to savory (roast pork and sausage). This cool joint, Wow Bao, in Chicago takes baos to a whole new level. It includes breakfast ones (including eggs and sausage) to lunch/dinner (including [...]
