A few Saturdays ago my daughter and I went to the farmers market by our house and bought a variety of veggies. Our plan was to make something outside of the box. I let her pick out whatever she wanted to try. It was fun to see what caught her eye. We brought our mix … More Zucchini Corn Medley
My daughter and I love to bake together. I think it is very important to include her in the kitchen so she can see us bake yummy foods with the fruits and veggies that she helped to grow. Last summer we made loaves and loaves of zucchini bread. This year we decided to mix it … More Zucchini Apple Bread
I love this time of year! I’ve started to see all of the farmers market signs pop up in cities around me. It is so fun to head out and explore what others have been growing or making. It feels really good to buy food directly from the grower. Here are some options if you … More 2016 Twin Cities Farmers Market Locations
I haven’t had much luck growing cucumbers in my garden, so I prefer to just buy them from the Farmers Markets during the summer. Recently I picked up some small cucumbers (4-6″ long) with the intent of making Homemade Refrigerated Pickle Spears. I love the long pickles that come with meals at restaurants, … More Homemade Refridgerated Pickle Spears
I love this time of year! It is so fun to head out and explore what others have been growing or making. It feels really good to buy food directly from the grower. Here are some options if you are looking for Farmers Markets in the Twin Cities. Bloomington Farmers Market Brooklyn Park Farmers Market … More Twin Cities Farmers Market Locations
This is the perfect time of year to stop by a Farmers Market and pick up those fruits and vegetables that you just don’t have the time or space to grow yourself. Last week I stopped by both the Plymouth Farmers Market and the New Hope Community Farmers Market. My mission was to pick up … More Zinni Cake! (aka Zucchini Bread)
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