Having a daughter who struggled with health problems as a young child, Carla Mertz and her husband wanted to find a way to give their little girl healthy and local food. Carla, an interior designer, and her husband, an engineer who grew up going to … [Read more...] about Meet a Farmer: Carla of Iron Shoe Farm
Embrace the flavors of flavors of fall with pork chops and apples! *Tried and true recipe recommended by Pleasant Valley Orchard and sourced from the “Apple Lover’s Cookbook” by Shirley Munson and Jo Nelson.* Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. Butter 6 pork … [Read more...] about Recipe: Pork Chops and Apples
This summer, get outside and see what Minnesota Grown farmers have to offer with a road trip around southeastern Minnesota. Though not the most well-known area of the state, the southeast offers a picturesque landscape of rolling plains and deep … [Read more...] about Locally Grown Road Trip: Southeast Minnesota
Guest Author Miranda Hillukka, Nowthen Berries Purchasing Strawberries Nothing can compare to a freshly picked, red, sweet, juicy Minnesota-grown strawberry. Minnesota-grown strawberries can be purchased directly from the farm or at the local … [Read more...] about How to Preserve Strawberries
Did you know? In European cooking, rabbit is generally eaten more often than chicken. Domestic rabbit is a white meat, similar in appearance and taste to chicken. Rabbit meat is a great source of calcium and phosphorus. If you're new to preparing … [Read more...] about Recipe: Roasted Rabbit
Have you heard about CSAs? CSAs, or Community Supported Agriculture, are memberships with local farms. In exchange for a subscription fee at the beginning of the season, members can enjoy fresh produce all season long delivered to a convenient pick … [Read more...] about CSA Memberships Come in All Shapes and Sizes
