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Even with fall on the horizon, summer isn’t quite over yet! The weather is still perfect for getting outdoors, exploring, and enjoying time with family and friends. Here are some great activities to add to your calendar. BERRY PICKING Right now, berries are in season! Instead of picking some up at the grocery store or local farmers market, you can pick a basket or two yourself. Head out to Stade’s Farm & Market, Tom’s Farm Market, Thompson Strawberry Farm, or Heider’s Berry Farm and fill your buckets with delicious berries! CONCERTS UNDER THE STARS Before the weather cools off, visit Ravinia, one of the best outdoor venues in Chicagoland for unforgettable concerts. In August and September, several amazing artists are set to perform. It’s a fun event everyone can enjoy! THE MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM New to Chicago, The Museum of Ice Cream is the perfect place to spend a summer afternoon. Here, you can swim in a pool filled with sprinkles, ignite your senses with tons of ice cream, enjoy rides and shows, and much more! Kids and adults alike will love visiting — after all, who doesn’t like ice cream? CHICAGO SUMMERDANCE Have you ever wanted to learn to dance? Or maybe you’ve been meaning to branch out and explore a new style? Throughout the summer, Chicago SummerDance is hosting free dance lessons in several parks and neighborhoods, with all skill levels welcome. Visit ChicagoSummerDance.org for the full schedule of dates and venues. CHICAGO JAZZ FESITVAL From Sept. 1-4, over Labor Day Weekend at Millennium Park, hear all types of jazz music at the Chicago Jazz Festival! This event will feature a ton of local talent and some delicious food and drinks. The best part is that admission is free for all! 5 LOCAL EVENTS TO ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR
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INGREDIENTS
• 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces • 1/4 cup unsweetened plant- based milk • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric • Salt and pepper, to taste • 7 fresh jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large saucepan, place sweet potato chunks in a steamer basket. Add water just below steamer basket and boil. Steam for around 10 minutes. Remove sweet potatoes, and let cool in a bowl before mashing. 3. In a small saucepan, whisk together milk, yeast, vinegar, and turmeric. Boil, then cook for 1 minute or until thickened. 4. In a blender, combine milk mixture and mashed sweet potatoes until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Spoon sweet potato mixture into jalapeño halves. Place on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
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