Mar 31, 2025 ● By Janie Maxwell, MS, RDN Executive Director, Illinois Farmers Market Association
April brings spring crops, like fresh, tender asparagus! For the best flavor, buy locally. Try this recipe: Asparagus, Parmesan, and Red Onion Salad—fresh, simple, and delicious.
Dec 01, 2024 ● By Dale Hazlewood, Board Member, Illinois Farmers Market Association
Warm up this season with a comforting recipe from the Illinois Farmers Market Association for Parsnip, Leek, and Cider Soup with Spiced Apples, featuring fresh, local ingredients from Illinois winter farmers markets. As temperatures drop, explore markets offering autumn fruits and vegetables that store well and are perfect for hearty soups and stews. Celebrate local flavors while staying cozy this winter.