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#Sourdough In a very quick and dirty "research" experiment, it looks as though some of the first loaves of sourdough originated around 1500 BC in ancient #Egypt. We can assume that this little #fermented delight was discovered by accident. You know who would know best about the history and craft of sourdough bread? Robyn @gratefulsoilfarms or Nick @ratermanbread Who is your local favorite #baker of sourdough?
The rose by another name, the #hibiscus flower is one of great beauty. Not only does it wave it's delicate petals in the sun, it feeds our hummingbirds and other #pollinators! As a group, all hibiscus species are members of the Malvaceae family, which includes mallow, okra, cotton and cacao and are a plant found in humid tropical regions of the world. @lavenderandgracefamilyfarm and Kermit's Pad will for sure have these beauties this spring/summer at the Wednesday Chelsea Farmers Market!
#honey, let me tell you about honey... Did you know that most commercial honey is heavily processed, pasteurized and heated to make it more appealing for the everyday consumer? Did you also know that these types of processes destroy all the vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes that the honey contains? Pasteurization also reduces honey's nutritional value, benefits and quality. Let's keep our honey flowing into our kitchen's from #LOCAL sources to increase the health benefits, keep our bees healthy, and the local food shed vibrant! @beeskneeshoneyandbalm @jacobsfreshfarm @Meghan Milbrath / The Sand Hill Bees @becky's birds and bees
We love to reflect on all the amazing #activities that make the summer season so bright at the market! Our #childrenstent activities are some of our favorites! Each activity is curated to be explorative, creative and #fun! Children's tent activities run May-October and are designed for #allages. Which activity was your favorite over the years? Post in the comments!
Did You Know 🧅🍲🥬 Vegetables such as mushrooms, sprouts, and microgreens can be grown throughout the entire winter under the right growing conditions. Vegetables that have an extended growing season include onions, radishes, winter squash, and a huge variety of leafy green vegetables including spinach, kale and arugula. All of these are packed full of nutrients and can be used to make hearty soups or casseroles that are perfect for cold winter days! #michigan #chelseami #farmers #vegetables #winter #grow #soup Source: canr.msu.edu
Happy Hot Sauce Day! Did You Know... 🌶- The first commercially available hot sauce similar to the ones we use today was introduced in 1807 🌶- The use of chili pepper is what makes a sauce a hot sauce. Regardless of how hot or not hot a sauce is, it has to be made from chili peppers to be considered a hot sauce 🌶- American hot sauces most commonly use cayenne, chipotle, habanero, and jalapeno peppers as the base and source of heat. Regional variations include red chili peppers and vinegar and red or green chili peppers and a roux at the base made without vinegar Source: fillyourplate.org Check out our incredible local hot sauce vendors! #chelseamich #hotsauce #heat #peppers #marketgoods #spicy