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 →
Recipe from Matt Oxford, owner of Wild Run Salmon. If you don’t have some of the ingredients don’t sweat it. The main things you need are sesame oil, soy sauce, cilantro and green onions. This poke is great on soft scrambled eggs or with sticky rice. Remember poke is raw salmon and must be treated… Read More →
Support local farmers, food makers and artists with gifts from Mill City Farmers Market this season. We’ve rounded up unique, handmade items from our 44 winter market vendors that will bring a smile to everyone on your gift list. Shop online or join us at the Mill City Farmers Market on December 12 from 10… Read More →
Across Minnesota and Wisconsin, hardworking farmers who grow and make the best, high-quality food are struggling to stay in-business. With declining numbers of wholesale orders from specialty stores, restaurants and schools coupled with fewer customers at farmers markets, small farmers and makers are feeling the pandemic’s impact on their livelihoods. Farmers market vendors support the… Read More →
Season Update from MCFM’s Executive Director Martha Archer As we near the end of our 15th summer market season, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to our farmers, makers, staff and community for innovating, iterating and inspiring our work together. While this was not the celebratory summer we had planned, we… 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 →
Have you ever wondered what to do with the stalks of swiss chard? While adding them to a Zero Waste Vegetable Broth, eating them raw like celery or chopping them up to cook with the leaves are all options, here’s a new one: you can ferment them into pickles! Not only do the fermented stalks… 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 →
This indulgent dish is sure to be a family favorite. It is cheesy, comforting, and packed with squash! It tastes just as delicious and decadent as traditional mac and cheese, with the added bonus of vegetables. It’s a perfect fall dish that your kids will be asking for all season, and would even make a… Read More →
