Growing up on her family farm, Mill City Farmers Market vendor Mhonpaj Lee did not envision herself assuming the business from her parents, but over the years has found purpose and a fitting lifestyle for her own family continuing the legacy of Minnesota’s first Hmong-owned certified organic farm, Mhonpaj’s Garden. By Mecca Bos After her… Read More →
These veggie burgers are packed with three different vegetables and lots of protein. The taste is mild but flavorful and sure to satisfy burger cravings. Even veggie burger skeptics will be eating them up. Get your kids involved mashing beans, shaping patties, and topping their burgers. They’re great with ketchup, hot sauce and other classic… Read More →
As the market has started to open up again, many of you have asked, “What can I do to support the market?” Mill City Farmers Market’s Executive Director Martha Archer shares updates on the impact of our Charitable Fund and how you can support our work in this letter to the market community. Last Saturday… Read More →
This is the perfect 5-10 minute dinner or simple weekend breakfast. Kids love it, and it can easily be changed into a scramble so that your kids can cook it for themselves and you. Change up the veggies as the season changes and different produce is available. Serve it with a salad or a few… Read More →
Sometimes the easiest way to make dinners throughout the week, is to prep a bunch of veggies, buy some good pesto or other high quality prepared foods, put together big platter of everything and let your family build their own plate. We list several pesto recipes below, but there’s no shame in store bought or… Read More →
These popsicles are the perfect summer treat – they’re healthy, refreshing and so simple to make! Yellow watermelons are usually sweeter than red and are full of vitamins and antioxidants like beta-carotene to help protect against diseases. Plus, the use of yellow watermelon in these popsicles creates a fun and vibrant yellow color that makes… Read More →
These veggie-packed fritters are a fun finger food that kids love. They are an approachable way to get a complete farmers market meal on the table. They are customizable too, use whatever vegetables you like – corn, chopped peppers, shredded sweet potatoes, and many more work great in these as well. Kids will love helping… Read More →
Popsicles are an easy, healthy dessert to make with your family this summer! Kids will love blending up the ingredients, filling the molds and tasting their veggie-packed treats. Make about 6 popsicles. This recipe comes from our 2020 nutrition intern Grace Befort’s Family Friendly Cooking series. Get your kids excited about local produce and healthy… Read More →
These moist, chocolatey muffins are packed with the summer’s best zucchini. These will go fast in your family, and are the perfect veggie filled breakfast or snack. Your little chefs can help you prepare the zucchini, add and mix the ingredients, and pour the batter. Makes 12 medium sized muffins. This recipe comes from our… Read More →
Lettuce wraps are fun to put together, fun to eat and so easy to make. Adults will want to cook the chicken on the stove, while kids can make the sauce and build the wraps. Makes approximately 16 lettuce wraps, depending on the size of your leaves. Serves about 4. This recipe comes from our… Read More →
