By Lynne O’Rourke Hayes, Dallas Morning News June 20, 2015 Founded in 2006 by chef Brenda Langton, owner of Spoonriver Restaurant, Mill City Farmers Market offers a colorful collection of local, sustainable and organic fruits, vegetables, cheeses and prepared foods. Expect cooking demonstrations, live music, kids’ activities, chef presentations and bright bunches of peonies. Sample… Read More →
By Jennifer Kret, UMN Public Health Nutrition Graduate Students A nutritious diet is an important part of a healthy childhood. Likewise, reducing childhood obesity is a major public health challenge, since obese children are more likely to become obese adults, increasing their risk for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Because children spend a significant amount of… Read More →
by Market Chef Jenny Breen Serves 10 to 12 I invented this recipe because I really wanted a cool summery grain salad, but something besides quinoa tabbouleh (nothing against that wonderful dish, but there’s more to life than mint). It is a joy to cook with sesame oil–its nutty flavor stands up to cooking and… Read More →
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 →
