THE TASTY LIFE

we recently took a trip down to prairie fruits farm in champaign, illinois. i have been a huge fan of their cheeses for the past few years, having tasted them at chicago's green city market. lesle cooperband, who owns the farm with her husband wes jarrell, was more than happy to have us out for an afternoon of cheese making and meeting the goats that make it possible.
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The Tasty Life 008 - Outstanding In The Field from Stephanie Izard on Vimeo.

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Tasty Life Episode 7 Green City Market! from Stephanie Izard on Vimeo

Chicago's Green City Market is THE place for chefs and foodies to shop for local fabulous produce and other foods throughout the Spring and Summer in Chicago. Every Wednesday and Saturday morning you can hit the market to shop and chat with various farmers about the offerings. Peter from Seedling is a long time friend and has some amazing fruits throughout the season from berries and peaches to apples and melons later in the summer. Nichols Farm is another favorite with a huge variety of produce. This footage was shot at the start of the season when asparagus and rhubarb were the highlights of the market. At this point in the season you can get an array of fresh veggies from summer squash to late summer apples as well as locally made cheeses and fantastic meats. Farmers' markets have grown around the country so seek out your local market and enjoy!

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