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Amuse bouche: Jail Garden Sells Veggies to Charlie Trotter

Low-risk offenders at Cook County Jail in Illinois are now allowed to complete a 10 week Master Gardening course with the University of Illinois’s Extension program, then grow produce at the jail which they later sell to top Chicago restaurants like Charlie Trotter and the Publican.

Source: September 9, 2010 Chicago Tribune article

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Amuse Bouche: Noun. Etymology: French: literally, entertains the mouth. A small, complimentary appetizer served at the beginning of a meal to awaken the taste buds. Leena Eats definition: a quick shot of gastronomic knowledge for the brain.

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Amuse bouche: Jail Garden Sells Veggies to Charlie Trotter

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