Authored by Rachel Bowers, UMN Public Health and Nutrition Minneapolis was built by grain. Once known as the “Flour Milling Capital of the World” the mills around St. Anthony Falls produced enough flour to bake 12 million loaves of bread a day. The Washburn A mill, which now houses the Mill City Museum, and the… Read More →
These pancakes are so easy and a great way to get in vegetables and whole grains at breakfast. The carrot flavor is subtle but delicious and even picky kids will eat them up! Want to get the family involved in making them? Kids will love measuring the ingredients into the blender and getting creative with… Read More →
Originally published in The Journal on February 23, 2017 Ellie Theobald, self-proclaimed farm girl, created Ellie’s Whole Grains over ten years ago as a way to bring local and highly nutritious grains to the Minneapolis food community. Ellie grew up on a farm in the prairies of North Dakota, where her father farmed many grains… Read More →
February 24, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kick Off National Nutrition Month® with the Mill City Farmers Market at the Arboretum! As the country celebrates National Nutrition Month® this March find your favorite healthy artisan foods and handcrafted gifts at the Mill City Farmers Market’s annual Arboretum Market! Chaska, Minn.—March is National Nutrition Month®, and what… Read More →
Shop the Mill City Farmers Market inside the Mill City Museum to find unique, local gifts for everybody on your nice list! Look through our gift guide to see the new and much-loved products our vendors have to offer this year! FOR THE HOST UFF-DAH! Your hosts put all their energy into your comfort and entertainment so… Read More →
By Jennifer Kret, UMN Public Health Nutrition Graduate Students A nutritious diet is an important part of a healthy childhood. Likewise, reducing childhood obesity is a major public health challenge, since obese children are more likely to become obese adults, increasing their risk for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Because children spend a significant amount of… Read More →
By Robin Asbell, Author of Sweet and Easy Vegan Treats Made with Whole Grains and Natural Sweeteners Ingredients 1 pound carrots 1/2 cup vegetable stock 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons whisky pinch salt Peel and quarter the carrots and parsnips, cut other roots into planks and then slice in strips of… Read More →
From Ellie’s Whole Grains Ingredients: 6 cups fresh sliced apples 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons white sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/3 cup ground flaxseed 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup quick cooking oats Preparation: Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Combine apples and lemon juice in… Read More →
