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Unlocking New Flavors with Serious Jam
Mill City Farmers Market vendor Heidi Skoog of Serious Jam tells us all about her unexpected journey into fruit preservation, the art of traditional jam-making and the importance of cooking and eating local food. By Alia Jeraj, @aliaxgrace In 2011 Heidi Skoog and her husband went strawberry picking — because that’s what you do in… Read More →
2023 Guide to CSAs at the Market
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, and it is a way for community members and consumers (like you!) to support small, local and sustainable farmers and food producers by committing to buying from them for a season. Many CSAs are the length of the growing season here in Minnesota, while others go year-round. In other… Read More →
Cabbage Salad
Hazelnut Pesto
Did you know that Minnesota has a local nut crop? Find fresh hazelnuts, hazelnut oil and hazelnut flour at the market from the growers collective American Hazelnut Company. Pesto is a simple and delicious way to add hazelnuts to your plate. Serve with grilled meat or vegetables, spread on a sandwich or keep it classic… Read More →
Farmers Market Pizzas
Time for a pizza night! These recipes for Farmers Market Pizzas come from Mill City Farmers Market vendor and PBS’s ‘The Great American Recipe’ contestant Tony Scherber of TonzKitchen. You can use Tony’s suggested summer toppings for a classic margherita pizza and fennel, caramelized onion and bacon pizza, or working with Tony’s crust, sauce and… Read More →
2022 Next Stage Grant Awards
Congratulations to Mill City Farmers Market’s 2022 Next Stage Grant awardees! The Next Stage Grant program provides funding to local, regenerative farmers and other food makers who are improving sustainable farming and business practices or growing toward the “next stage” of their businesses. In 2022 we awarded 10 grants totaling $63,626 to support local farmers and other vendors… Read More →
Pandemic Startups at Mill City Farmers Market
In 2022, Mill City Farmers Market welcomes a record number of new vendors, many of them founding their businesses during the pandemic as owners experienced layoffs in the food industry or chose to switch careers as part of the great resignation. Meet three of these entrepreneurs in our latest blog article from food writer Mecca… Read More →
Quick Pickled Radishes
Radishes are one of the first crops available after a long winter, filling up farmers market tables in May and June. Throw together these Quick Pickled radishes in just a few minutes and serves as a crunchy, flavorful topping for Crispy Polenta Wedges, rice bowls, salads, sandwiches, tacos, and more!