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 →
This recipe was created by local chef Jamal Hashi for our Greens for Good food donation program. His recipe for Vegan Baasto Saldaato is a simple take on a familiar dish that highlights the fresh seasonal tomatoes, spinach and kale that are currently plentiful in the free Greens for Good market bags this summer and… Read More →
In part 1 of 4 in our Regenerative Farming & the Environment series with our sponsors The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota, our Executive Director Martha Archer joins Ann Mulholland, the chapter director for The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota for a introduction to the work they’re doing to support sustainable… Read More →
This recipe is made to be flexible. Use the ingredient list here as a template and substitute leftovers or whatever vegetables, herbs or greens are in season at the market–have fun!
This recipe is from local guest chef Lachelle Cunningham’s 2019 cooking class at the market. Learn more about Chef Lachelle Cunningham’s catering company and education work at lachellecunningham.com Turn this recipe into your #WeeklyMarketMeal serving with fried tempeh strips or grilled fish, brats or burgers. Note: Vegetables listed in the ingredients for the wraps are… Read More →
As the market has started to open up again, many of you have asked, “What can I do to support the market?” Mill City Farmers Market’s Executive Director Martha Archer shares updates on the impact of our Charitable Fund and how you can support our work in this letter to the market community. Last Saturday… Read More →
Photographer and Mill City Farmers Market regular shopper Iglika Petrova takes a visit to Shepherd’s Way Farms in Nerstrand, MN to capture the story behind Jodi and Steven’s award-winning sheep milk cheese–complete with her recipe for Bacon, Poached Egg, Asparagus and Morcella Cheese Toast. By Iglika Petrova It takes a special person to be a… Read More →
This recipe comes from our first zoom cook-along class with Market chef Beth Jones. Join the Mill City Cooks Facebook group for acess to our free monthly classes and weekly market inspiration from fellow shoppers, vendors and our market chefs. A seasonal galette is a great way to showcase produce and cheese you find at… Read More →
The powerful story behind Mill City Farmers Market’s vendor Double Dog Kombucha and owner Lee Vang’s journey from tragedy to self-discovery, with two rat terriers leading the way to clarity. By Mecca Bos When Lee Vang adopted his Rat Terrier Mac, he was very close to the bottom of despair. His childhood, he says, was… Read More →
