Archive for September 2020

Welcome to All Grass Farms

Welcome to All Grass Farms
Picture yourself on the Metra train heading south from Barrington into the city. There’s a lady reading the new James Patterson novel. A guy flipping through the Chicago Tribune. Another guy reading, “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan. The train pulls into Ogilvie and the three people grab their bags, head to the station. They make... Read more »
By Chris O'Brien,
September 16, 2020 at 6:57 am • 

A (somewhat) brief history of milk

A (somewhat) brief history of milk
Our church held communion over Zoom. Pastor Joe was on-screen reading the Lord’s Supper. I had the fridge open, looking for some grape juice. I couldn’t go too Catholic with actual wine. And orange juice feels disappointing without pancakes. So I continued scanning the shelves. My eyes finally locked on a mason jar full of raw farm-fresh milk.... Read more »
By Chris O'Brien,
September 1, 2020 at 6:48 am •