Ingredients for a perfect local holiday

Thanksgiving week is upon us, dear shoppers! We’ve scheduled a Thanksgiving farmers market on Tuesday November 23 to fuel your feast. Shop 3-6 p.m. inside the Maple Grove Community Center. Check your menu and make a list! Thanksgiving is the very best time for good food from great people.

Enjoy Frequent Shopper Rewards, free reusable shopping bags, and unlimited smiles on November 23. We are truly grateful for your patronage.

Appetizers and Relish Tray

Gardner’s Gardens (pickled veggies, mustards)

JB’s Homemade (Olive salsa)

MiMi Kimchi (kimchi)

Natasha’s Pierogi (pierogi)

Ruhland’s Strudel Haus (ready-to-bake strudels)

Schyma’s Pickles and Preserves (pickles)

Artisan Breads

Aki’s Bread Haus

Beverages

Brussels Sprouts

Mau Family Produce

Schwartz Family Farms

Coffee

SilverBoom Coffee

Eggs

Green Beans

Ruter Farm Produce

Mushrooms

JK Bees

R&R Cultivation

Onions

Mau Family Produce

Morning Sun Farms

Ruter Farm Produce

Schwartz Family Farms

Pies, Tarts and Desserts

Potatoes

Schwartz Family Farms

Salad Greens and Ingredients

Sausage

Grillin’ Meats

Sweeteners

The Honey Hut (local raw and creamed honey)

Morning Sun Farms (maple syrup)

Sweet Potatoes

Schwartz Family Farms

Turkey

Grillin’ Meats (whole birds by pre-order only, some halves, quarters and leg/thigh cuts will be available)

Whole Chickens

Wild Rice

Autumn Harvest Ojibwe Wild Rice

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The eatin’ o’ the greens

What a relief to welcome back springtime rituals like St. Patty’s Day! Spring brings cravings for bright, fresh flavors and lighter dishes. Microgreens can boost your nutrition and mood as you create healthy meals for a new season.

Microgreens are different than the alfalfa sprouts you may remember from sandwiches and salad bars. Microgreens are very young plants, generally harvested after 10-14 days of growth. They’re a little more grown-up than a sprouted seed. As such, micros have more texture and flavor–and microgreens are simply packed with nutrition. One study by the University of Maryland and the USDA found that microgreens are four to 40 times more nutritious than the mature form of the same vegetable.

We are thrilled to feature microgreens at every market. On Sunday March 21, you’ll find Farming Gardens and Great Northern Microgreens at market. Each of these local growers offers a colorful variety of micros and they’re generous with information and advice about how to use them.

For immediate use, purchase cut, ready-to-eat microgreens. Living trays of microgreens are available to harvest at home–fun for adults and kids alike! Or, purchase a grow-your-own kit so you can experience the whole process, from planting to harvest.

When outdoor markets begin on May 13, you’ll also find a great selection of microgreens at Morning Sun Farms. Janet and Everett include microgreens in their CSA shares, as well.

Try microgreens for breakfast or brunch as in this Avacado Bagel with Microgreens by Yummly.

Blend up a smoothie for a post-workout treat, like this Tropical Broccoli Breeze smoothie recipe from Great Northern Microgreens

Incorporate microgreens into a plant-based lunch or dinner, as in this gorgeous Best Buddha Bowl recipe by Love and Lemons.

Out with that last season of cold and dark…in with a new season of bright flavors and healthy new dishes. Be sure to comment on our Facebook and Instagram pages with your favorite uses for microgreens.

We’ll see you at market on Sunday, March 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Find us in our bright, airy new location, the Maple Grove Parks & Recreation Studio at the Shoppes, at 12059 Elm Creek Blvd N, D-6. That’s on the east end of the Shoppes near P. F. Chang and Biaggi’s.

Here’s to your good health in a bright new season.

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Merry and Bright

Can “local” also be “festive”?

In a word, YES!

At the market you’ll find many presents and stocking stuffers; the “ingredients” for customized gift boxes for neighbors, friends and colleagues; and the ingredients to create your own holiday recipes…all in one place! What better way to bring the cheer in this dark year than with delicious new flavors, handcrafted with love?

Here’s a quick rundown of some new, seasonal items you’ll find at the market on December 10 and December 17 from 3-6 p.m. Remember, we’re temporarily located in the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, 12059 Elm Creek Blvd N, D-6 (formerly Forever 21). This large, open space enables us to host safe and socially distanced markets. If you prefer to minimize your time in public, please make use of our vendors’ pre-order offers. This will enable you to shop from home for quick-and-easy pickup on market day.

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Indulge in fine French chocolates from Crepe and Cake. Florence is getting tres creative with chocolate Christmas trees, hot cocoa bombs, and much more.

The Honey Hut has prepared lovely gift boxes featuring a variety of raw honey products.

Cran-Orange and Home for the Holidays kombucha from Shekinah Wellness make festive and healthy non-alcoholic beverages for enjoying every day. They’ll add some sparkle to your spirit and some good health to your gut.

Do not miss rich pan de pascua, or Christmas bread, full of candied fruit and nuts, from Atacama Catering! I was thrilled to discover this bread a couple of years ago as it is very similar to the Scandinavian Christmas bread that is traditional in my own family.

Every single person on your list will benefit from beautiful, skin-friendly soaps from Rapha farms. Lathering up with peppermint soap will bring a little happiness to this very “2020” activity.

This is just a small sample of the delights you’ll find in the market. Please take a moment to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for gift ideas for every eater in your life.

As you plan your shopping trip, we hope you’ll also review our COVID-19 guidelines and procedures. Don’t forget your mask!

Wishing you peace of mind and ease of shopping this December!

Gratefully,

Kirsten Bansen Weigle, market manager

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