Bill and Margaret Stech support the family farm started by George Merkel in 1981, and have built a strong farming and greenhouse operation. Their season starts early with asparagus, rhubarb and strawberries. The remainder of their produce comes in late July to early August and ends with brussel sprouts that are still available in December. They […]
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Adapted from “Quick Simple Food” by Susie Quick. Most of these ingredients can be found at the market! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery heart 2 firm-ripe Haas avocados, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped 4 scallions (white and green parts), chopped 3/4 cup thinly sliced radishes 1 cup
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Events Come to the information desk to learn more about allergy and special diet considerations at the market! Today we are featuring the specialty vendors who cater to patients with special diets. Whatever your needs, we provide some knowledgeable vendors to help you: gluten-free, lactose-intolerant or low-sugar – visit Tasty Bakery to learn how they
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New Vendor Offerings This Week Tasty Bakery will have Lemon Olive Oil Poppy muffins (dairy free) and mini Strawberry Pies (vegan) on Saturday! Kapnick Orchards will have STRAWBERRIES! Greystone Creamery will have goats milk ricotta this week. Johnny Secreto is back with great father’s day gifts, like BBQ sauce and spice rubs! Flying Dragon Arts has more than a dozen Ribbon
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Tantre Farm is a certified organic farm about 20 miles west of Chelsea, and has been in operation since 1993. Over 20 years, the farm has gathered a following through its farmers markets, Community Supported Agriculture, summer internships, Farm-To-School program and relationships with local restaurants. The mission of Tantre Fam is “to produce and distribute
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This fruit salsa from MSU Extension is an easy way to extend the strawberry season! Shelley Frazier from Washtenaw County Extension will be on hand to tell you all about the recipe and her tips and tricks for eating healthy and seasonally. Cinnamon Chips Ingredients 4 (t-inch) flour tortillas 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground
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What’s New at the Market for June 1, 2013 Tantre Farm is Back! They offer arugula, asparagus, collard greens, garlic, greens (Han Tsai Tai, Happy Rich), kale (4 varieties!), lettuce, oyster and shitake mushrooms, potatoes, radishes, rhubarb, spicy greens, spinach and turnips. Kapnick Orchards is back with asparagus, fudge and baked goods – two weeks and counting
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Kapnick Orchards has been a family owned business for many years. It was founded in 1958 by Robert and Gertrude Kapnick and Charles and Janice Kapnick. The farm market, near Tecumseh, was first opened in 1961. Currently the market is operated by Sharon and Bruce Shaffer and Scott Robertello, who purchased the farm from Janice
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Ruhligs is a small family farm in Dexter. The tradition started with the Ruhligs’ grandparents growing fruits and vegetables, and the start of a new family farm in 2001. Daughters Janelle and Danielle grow gladiolas and a wide variety of vegetables as well, supporting their parents business. Sweet corn and tomatoes our the most popular products, though they have spinach, herbs and other greens at the market now.
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In Season Recipes of the Week from Honest Eats Farm I was lucky to have seen this recipe demonstrated at Tillian Farm Development Center as an event for Honest Eats Farm, by Chef Rebecca Waldron from Busch’s Fresh Food Market. A tasty way to use all of spring’s greens on the grill – check out Ruhligs Produce at our market to get some of
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