Having missed last week, I was determined to get to Midtown Farmers Market with Tom despite this morning’s stay-in-bed weather. We suited up in rain pants and rain coats and made our way into the downpour. In exchange for soggy feet Tom found eggs, asparagus, and rhubarb. I picked up a zeppolo for my mom, […]
No comments | Asparagus, Farmers Market, Green, Midtown Farmers Market, Rhubarb, Spring, zeppole
Tom made sure we’d arrive at Midtown Farmers Market right at 8 a.m. on its Opening Day on May 7. He promised to head straight for the produce–be it spinach, asparagus, or even last year’s apples. He swore he wouldn’t talk to anyone or even buy a coffee before making sure we had some of […]
No comments | Apples, Farmers Market, Farmers Sandwich, Midtown, Midtown Farmers Market, Minneapolis, Sandwiches, Spinach, Spring
With a little bit of a chill in the air this morning (it’s the first time I’ve seen temperatures in the 40s in a while) the ride to the market on the Greenway was a little lonely and the market seemed a bit quiet compared to previous weeks. Still, we were able to find some […]
3 comments | Beans, dahlias, Farmers Market, flowers, parsley, Purple, Tomatoes
May in Minnesota, however mild, is not exactly a month of abundant agricultural production. Plants just haven’t had enough time to shake off the winter chill and start the reproductive cycle that brings us delicious veggies all summer. Given that fresh local produce is hard to come by in this early month, one might question […]
5 comments | Farmers Market, Food Vendors, Lettuce, Midtown, Midtown Farmers Market, Minneapolis, Pizza, Rhubarb, Romaine, Spring, Strawberries, Street Food
It’s finally here! It’s been pretty warm in Minnesota for about a month, but that only made the lack of fresh local produce seem even crueler. As of yesterday, the food drought was over with the advent of the Midtown Farmers Market. Martha and I were so excited that we arrived shortly after market open […]
No comments | Barsy's Almonds, Farmers Market, Local, Midtown, Mutton, Ramps, Seasonal, Strawberries
True, Halloween hasn’t even happened yet, but Thanksgiving is growing near. The Wedge, the source of the turkey pictured here, has already posted their Thanksgiving hours on their homepage and will begin taking turkey orders on Monday, November 2. Tomorrow will be the last day for the Midtown Farmers’ Market, but as Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine […]
3 comments | Clancey's Meats and Fish, Farmers Market, Linden Hills, Midtown, Mill City, Minneapolis, Thanksgiving, The Wedge Coop, Turkey
There’s something perverse about biking across a snow-covered city to get to the farmers’ market – particularly when it’s only 10 days in to October. But that was the situation we faced this morning as we headed out to the Midtown Farmers’ Market. There are a few weekends left for the market, but with snow […]
6 comments | Acorn, Apples, Bread, Broccoli, Cold, Delicata, Farmers Market, Garlic, Haralson, Kale, Minneapolis, parsley, Potatoes, Real Bread, Russet, Russet Potatoes, Snow, Spaghetti Squash, Squash, Sweet Potato Fries, Sweet Potatoes
Upon arriving at the Midtown Farmers’ Market this morning, I was confused: there were cars where the market should be and a market where the cars usually park! This weekend, they were having a big resource fair for Latina families living in the area, and needed the extra space for extra tents. I eventually got […]
No comments | Carrots, Corn, Farmers Market, Garlic, Green Beans, Midtown, Minneapolis, Potatoes, Squash, Storm, Tomatoes
In Midland for the week, but not wanting to miss out on a Saturday at the market, I visited the Midland Farmers’ Market with my friend Sarah this morning. She wanted to go in order to find cinnamon rolls from the Amish farmers. I found popcorn from the same vendors… and picked up a few […]
4 comments | Apples, Blueberries, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Cucumbers, Farmers Market, Gooseberries, Honeyrock, Michigan, Peaches, Popcorn, Tomatoes
In celebration of the official start of summer (and as a result of the horrid levels of heat/humidity in Minneapolis), this weekend we broke out the ice cream maker. As Tom mentioned, we took home a pint of strawberries from the Midtown Farmer’s Market and they were starting to get a little funky after a couple […]
1 comment | Cook's Illustrated, Farmers Market, Homemade, Ice Cream, Ice Cream Maker, Krups, Simple Syrup, Sorbet, Strawberry