By Rick Nelson, Star Tribune May 25, 2011 Lovers of greens have an ally in farmer Mike Noreen. The owner of Burning River Farm grows an impressive array of vegetables at his Frederic, Wis., acreage, but what makes a visit to his stand at the Mill City Farmers market on Saturday morning a necessity is the… Read More →
By Sarah Johnson, Simple Good and Tasty June 9, 2011 Nestled between the theatrical masterpiece designed by famed architect Jean Nouvel and a museum built into the ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill resides the Mill City Farmer’s Market, offering Twin Citians the opportunity to connect with and support local vendors each… Read More →
Kare 11 reports from the MCFM on May 28, 2011! MN Native Foods on Kare 11
From Heather Hartman Ingredients: 2, 10 oz. Wild Idea Bison Steaks ¼ cup Tamari or Soy Sauce 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice 3 green onions, thinly sliced 3 Tbsp ginger, minced 1 Tbsp honey Directions: Let bison steaks sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking. Heat grill to medium-high heat. You can… Read More →
By Rick Nelson, Star Tribune June 3, 2011 At his sunny St. Paul studio, woodcrafter Scott McGlasson devotes most of his considerable energy and talents to furniture making. But the Woodsport owner also deftly converts birch and walnut planks into cutting boards that mirror his furniture’s aesthetic balancing act of striking beauty and practical functionality.… Read More →
From Joe Hatch-Surisook of Sen Yai Sen Lek Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 lb. pork loin, cut into ½ inch chops or quartered lengthwise 1 T. fish sauce ¼ c. shallots, thinly sliced ¼ c. green onions, chopped 1 T lemon grass, thinly sliced and lightly toasted ½ c. mint leaves ½ c. cilantro 2 T… Read More →
By Rick Nelson, Star Tribune June 17, 2009 With her rhubarb ketchup, Susan Dietrich has found a clever use for June’s tart red stalks. Not that she’ll take any credit for it. “You’re going to think that I don’t have an original idea in my head,” she said with a laugh. Hardly. Mill City Farmers… Read More →
