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America’s Most Creative Food Trucks

By Miriam Weiner, U.S. News The days of sit-down lunches appear numbered. Americans are succumbing to a more fast-paced life, and the only way for vendors to catch up is to put meals on wheels. From Minneapolis to Atlanta, New York to Los Angeles, the food-truck craze has swept our nation off its feet, with…  Read More

Curried Apple and Lentil Stew

from Ames Farm A simple hearty stew that only requires a large cooking pot. Serve it hot over rice, barley, couscous or pasta.  Serves 4-6 Ingredients I large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 carrot, sliced into rounds 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 3 cups water 1.5 cups dry lentils 3…  Read More

Market Watch: Delicata squash true to its name

by Rick Nelson, Star Tribune It was a chilly morning at last Saturday’s Mill City Farmers Market, but that wasn’t preventing vendors from piling their stands high with temptations. The Community Design Center of Minnesota was featuring beets, chard, zucchini, leeks, eggplant and cucumbers, among other beauties, but the real eye-catchers were a basket of…  Read More

Market watch: Collard greens and more

By Rick Nelson, Star Tribune July 13, 2011 Here’s how late the growing season is this year: Last Saturday was the first time farmer Moses Momanyi was able to harvest enough produce to set up a stand at the Mill City Farmers Market. And what a nice selection: broccoli and cauliflower, nurtured from raised beds…  Read More

Kale with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Kale with Bacon

From May and Mhonpaj of Mhonpaj’s Garden Ingredients: 1 large bunch of kale, chopped (about ¾ lbs) 2 bacon slices (or more), chopped 3 Tablespoons olive oil (enough to cover bottom of pan) 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 2-3 teaspoon salt Directions: Heat a large stainless steel pan on medium-high heat. Pour 1 Tbsp oil into…  Read More

Farmer’s Markets Innovations Make Healthy Food an Easy Option

By Leah Zerbe, Rodale News June 1, 2011 Growers of heirloom vegetables and classic edibles are using innovative new ideas to make farmer’s markets better for shoppers seeking sustainably grown, in-season food. There’s often a throwback feel to farmer’s markets, where you can seek out the same heirloom vegetable varieties your great-grandmother adored. Old-school, heritage-breed…  Read More