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A visit to Mhonpaj’s Garden with May Lee
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 →
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New Vendor Roundup 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 →
May’s Sweet & Sour Cucumber Salad
May Lee of Mhonpaj’s Garden gave us her recipe for cucumber salad and it’s fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor! Grab some cucumbers from May (or another vendor who offers cucumbers) plus a handful of other simple ingredients to make this crisp and refreshing summer salad. Serves 4-6 as a side dish. Photos by Iglika… Read More →
Rajas Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa
These late summer recipes from Market Chef Beth Jones bring the flavor! Grab some poblano peppers, tomatillos, garlic, onion, cilantro, and cheese from the market and get the grill going!
Summer Tartines Five Ways
MCFM Board Member and Wedge Marketing Director Jill Holter joined us in the Chef Demo tent on August 30th to share 5 delicious tartine ideas. A tartine is an open-face sandwich, and Jill’s features Baker’s Field Flour & Bread’s Filones as the base. We invite you on a summer tartine journey – try 1 or… Read More →
Next Stage Grant Project Updates
Each year, our Harvest Social farm-to-table fundraiser dinner is what powers our grantmaking programs, giving sustainable family farms across the region what they need to succeed. These funds are matched by our program sponsor, CoBank, and split into amounts up to $7,000 per farm business. Together, we have been able to distribute over half a… Read More →
Pottery Party 2025: Potter Profiles
One market, eight ceramic artists, hundreds of pieces of art, all the good vibes. Join us for our first-ever celebration of clay arts featuring handmade works from the entire MCFM pottery crew on Saturday, August 30th! Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and keep reading to learn more about the amazing potters who will be… Read More →
Bibimbap
This recipe from Tony Scherber of TonzKitchen combines a great lineup of fresh market flavors to create a delicious entree. Try it out for yourself! Yields 4-6 servings.
From Mediterranean to Midwest with Dervish Mazza
Written by Roseanne Pereira, freelance writer & MCFM shopper. Photos by the Mill City Times. Scroll down for a market-inspired recipe featuring Dervish Mazza! Long ago, I learned that if I added a small treat to my breakfast, it often shifted my perspective on the day in miraculous ways. Who would’ve thought a handful… Read More →