As the leaves turn their vibrant autumn hues, it's time to bake up some delectable pies! Think beyond pumpkin - this squash pie from Pahl's Market has a similar flavor profile with a delicate sweetness. With many kinds of squash available at farms … [Read more...] about Pahl’s Market Squash Pie
Stuart Lavalier dreamt of farming while in college studying horticulture at the University of Minnesota. During his second year as a teacher in Elk River, he made that dream a reality and started Lavalier's Berry Patch & Orchard near Grand … [Read more...] about Farm Feature: Lavalier’s Berry Patch and Orchard
Crisp, crunchy, and satisfying! With no need to fire up the stove or oven on a heatwave day, this salad is both refreshing and hearty with cool cucumbers and a slick of smooth, rich, peanut sauce. Fresh herbs of all kinds are available at farmers' … [Read more...] about Cucumbers with Peanut Sauce
by Maeve Mallozzi-Kelly, Renewing the Countryside The Minnesota Farmers' Market Food Hubs project began with the goal of giving small scale producers the opportunity to diversify market channels, aggregate products, and enable them to scale up to … [Read more...] about Member Feature: Minnesota’s Newest Food Hub – The Village Agricultural Cooperative
Spring is a transition time between cold and warm weather (sometimes in the same day!) and this tart-sweet compote can find away to your table no matter the temperature. Use it to top pancakes, baked French toast, or your weekday oatmeal, add it to … [Read more...] about Rhubarb Compote
As spring gets fully underway (anyone trying out "No Mow May?") we're focusing on a sustainable apiary (a place for beehives) out of Scandia, MN. Bone Lake Meadows Apiary started in 2001 when Mike and Cathy Mackiewicz moved to the open, rural spaces … [Read more...] about Member Feature: Bone Lake Meadows Apiary
