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 →
White beans add a creaminess to the squash while cranberries give it a hit of color and tang. This makes a fine vegetarian entrée or a pretty side dish. This recipe comes from local cookbook author Beth Dooley from her recent segment on WCCO/CBS Minnesota, promoting the Farmers Markets of MPLS winter markets. Find local cookbooks, recipes and… Read More →
This recipe comes from guest chef Brian Yazzie (a.k.a. Yazzie the Chef), a Diné Chef from Dennehotso, Arizona, which is located on the Northeastern part of the Navajo Nation. Now living in St. Paul, Yazzie focuses on bringing together hyper-local indigenous ingredients from the streams, rivers and forests to revitalize healthy indigenous cuisine. He brings… 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 stir fry is a simple recipe for summer and early fall, when markets are exploding with delicious produce. You can use this recipe to show off your farmers market find on Saturday night or to clear out leftovers at the end of the week. Market Chef Jenny Breen shows you how to prep your… Read More →
Millet is an anciet grain native to many areas in Africa and Asia and now domesticated around the world as a cereal crop for feeding both animals and people. Due to its small size, millet cooks quickly. You can emphasize the grain’s subtle corn flavor by toasting it, like we do in this recipe. Millet… Read More →
This season, food and beverages (including coffee) must be consumed before or after entering the market. The State of MN declared that farmers markets may remain open IF we can manage 6′ distancing and food/beverages are not consumed on-site. Over the past few weeks, we’ve noticed that carrying a delicious cold press or hot Vienna… Read More →
At a time when most of us are cooking more meals from home, Market Chef Jenny Breen shares her tips for stocking your pantry for farmers market cooking. This year, you can find our Mill City Cooks recipes and cooking classes online, by subscribing to our weekly newsletter and youtube channel. Jenny’s Pantry Recommendations Diced… Read More →
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Market Chef Beth Jones shows us her recipe for a spring salad from her home kitchen. Beth’s serve-yourself salad platter is perfect for a fridge full of leftovers or a new bag of market vegetables!
