Growing up on her family farm, Mill City Farmers Market vendor Mhonpaj Lee did not envision herself assuming the business from her parents, but over the years has found purpose and a fitting lifestyle for her own family continuing the legacy of Minnesota’s first Hmong-owned certified organic farm, Mhonpaj’s Garden. By Mecca Bos After her… Read More →
Recipe from Jeremy McAdams farmer owner of Northwood Mushrooms Note: If working with dried mushrooms, rehydrating is as easy as boiling water! Place dried mushrooms in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water (I like to use my electric tea kettle!). Allow mushrooms to absorb the water for 1-2 hours. Strain liquid and save… Read More →
With beautiful and delicious products at every table, it can be tricky to stay on budget at the market. Our nutrition intern Olivia Jacobs, has created a series of seasonal shopping lists and recipes to keep you on-track and thinking about the market as your grocery destination. These “Market Basket” shopping lists are available at… Read More →
Do you ever have trouble eating all your greens before they go bad? Wilted greens can be revived by trimming their stems and soaking them in cold water (like cut flowers), or you can simply cook them down and no one would ever know. These two are old standbys, but have you ever thought about… Read More →
With hot summer days behind us, the second round of local herbs are coming into season. That means it’s time to preserve your fresh farmers market herbs with market founder Brenda Langton’s Cilantro Shallot Oil. Drizzle on burritos or tacos, grilled chicken or fish, soups, salads and roasted vegetables–anywhere you would add fresh cilantro. Brenda… Read More →
You may have heard of purslane and you have most likely seen the succulent plant growing in your yard or by a sidewalk, but you probably never thought to eat it. Purslane is commonly considered a garden weed, however, it is not only edible, but also tasty and nutritious! Purslane has a lemony flavor and… Read More →
Did you know you can save your vegetable scraps to make vegetable broth? What a great way to reduce food waste! Easily store veggie scraps in gallon sized freezer safe bags or other air tight container and store them in the freezer until you are ready to make the broth. While you can save most… Read More →
