Have you ever wondered how Steve Horner got into syrup making? Here’s the story behind Horner’s Corner from the man himself, plus learn more about the science of syrup making and get some delicious ideas for using his maple products You can find Horner’s Corner on the Chicago Mall on alternating Saturdays with pure maple… Read More →
A visit & interview with MCFM vendors Theresa Bentz (Get Bentz Farm) and Maddy Bartsch (Salt of the North Dye Garden). Words and images by Iglika Petrova (a devoted Mill City Farmers Market shopper). I have a quote on my wall that I love: “Do everything with so much love in your heart that you… Read More →
This recipe comes from Mill City Farmers Market vendor Jeremy McAdams who owns Northwood Mushrooms farm with his wife Aimee. The simple market omelete is perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features ingredients from fellow market vendors. Keep it simple as is or serve with a side of local mixed greens and vinaigrette. Learn… Read More →
MCFM vendor Solomon’s Bakery specializes African and Caribbean breads for wholesale markets and artisan French pastries for the market at their family-run bakery in New Brighton. By Mecca Bos To get a sense of the popularity of Solomon’s Bakery, you have to see the Saturday morning Mill City Farmers Market craze with your own eyes.… Read More →
With hot summer days behind us, the second round of local herbs are coming into season. That means it’s time to preserve your fresh farmers market herbs with market founder Brenda Langton’s Cilantro Shallot Oil. Drizzle on burritos or tacos, grilled chicken or fish, soups, salads and roasted vegetables–anywhere you would add fresh cilantro. Brenda… Read More →
As part of Mill City Farmers Market (MCFM)’s mission to inspire and nurture a healthy community, we are happy to offer mission-aligned nonprofits and local, small businesses space to share their work through tabling at the market. MCFM receives lots of interest from local organizations in having a presence at the market, and we typically…
Originally published in The Journal on March 8, 2018. Let’s talk shrubs. Now, I know there are two feet of snow covering your junipers and boxwoods right now–I’m talking about drinking vinegars. Shrubs are a mixture of vinegar, sugar, fruits and herbs created to be mixed with soda water for a dynamic sweet-and-sour beverage or… Read More →
From Ecuador’s Coast to Mill City: Chocolate San José – Minneapolis Written by Victoria Blanco Local Sourcing Note Occasional non-local exceptions are made at MCFM on a case-by-case basis for products that cannot be grown locally (like coffee and chocolate) so long as they are sourced directly from their family farm, and are processed and… Read More →
Rooted in the Land: The Story of Red Clover Herbal Apothecary Farm Written by Victoria Blanco When you step up to the booth of Red Clover Herbal Apothecary Farm, you’re not just discovering herbal remedies – you’re connecting with the land and the passionate people who nurture it. This family-owned business, going on 13 years,… Read More →
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