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Cooking Dry Beans

When you replace canned beans with dried beans from the Mill City Farmers Market you’re supporting local and sustainable farmers, reducing packaging waste and saving money all while getting a fresher, higher quality food compared to canned beans. The trick is knowing how to cook them–and if you can boil water, you can cook dried…  Read More →

Quinoa and White Beans with Berry Dressing

by Jenny Breen, author of “Cooking up the Good Life” Quinoa is a fantastic addition to the whole grain repertoire. Although it is an ancient grain, it has recently become popular in the natural foods community. It is highly nutritious—a complete protein by itself, cooks quickly—in about 18 minutes, and is incredibly versatile—delicious with beans,…  Read More →

Local Holiday Gift Guide

December 11, 2025

Looking for last minute gift ideas that are intentional while also supporting sustainable local businesses? Look no further – MCFM is your one-stop-shop this Saturday for local grocery items and gifts from 40 local farmers, food makers, bakers and artists. We would love to see you – we’ll be inside the Mill City Museum from…  Read More →

A visit to Mhonpaj’s Garden with May Lee

September 25, 2025

Words and images by Iglika Petrova (a devoted Mill City Farmers Market supporter). Mhonpaj’s Garden is a certified organic vegetable farm owned by May Lee and her daughter Mhonpaj, the farm’s namesake. This is their 15th year at MCFM! May of Mhonpaj’s Garden is probably the most humble, hard-working, and dedicated person you will ever…  Read More →

New Vendor Roundup 2025

September 16, 2025

All of this year’s new vendors, all in one place. Here are the new faces you’ve been getting to know at MCFM this summer, and a bit more about their unique stories and products. Photos by Barclay Kruse. You can check out their vendor pages linked below for upcoming market dates, website links, more photos…  Read More →