Do you live alone or with one other person? Maybe you’re an empty nester or a new couple, just starting out. Are you wondering – what do I make with all of the summer produce from the farmers market without wasting anything? Weekly menus that utilize several ingredients in multiple ways will make sure you get all […]
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La Baguette is a new business opened June 2011,under the 2010 Cottage Food law, a progressive piece of legislation designed to help the small entreprenuer. Suzanne Murray and Lisa Carolin live in Loch Alpine as does Nikki, the inspiration for LA Baguette’s logo. They bake baguettes in their home kitchen nearly every day and are
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Utilize tasty, affordable market greens to make this satisfying dish! Get a free sample at the market this week! Greens and Potatoes with Garlic A basic Mediterranean quick technique for turning healthy greens into a flavorful and substantial side dish…..sweet potatoes make it even healthierIngredients 1-4 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil [to diet or to
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Use Ingredients for Multiple Meals Remember that zucchini and feta you used to create the in-season pasta dish? Well, with those leftovers, why not make an entirely different meal? Try making this Zucchini Feta Pie, with only three additional ingredients! It’s simple, delicious, and works to keep your budget in check! Zucchini Feta Pie Ingredients 5
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Pasta with White Beans and Summer Squash As a perfect summer dinner or picnic dish, this recipe is light but packs a ton of color and flavor! With only a few simple ingredients, this meal is inexpensive and also easy to make. It even features our favorite seasonal veggies you can buy right at the market: summer squash and zucchini. PLUS,
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Have you ever opened up the fridge looking for something you just picked up, only to find an item you had purchased a week ago and forgotten about? Sometimes shopping and cooking for two or three can be a bit of a challenge when it comes to using all the ingredients before they go bad. When you’re trying to stay
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Have you ever opened up the fridge looking for something you just picked up, only to find an item you had purchased a week ago and forgotten about? Sometimes shopping and cooking for two or three can be a bit of a challenge when it comes to using all the ingredients before they go bad. When you’re trying to stay
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Fair Food Network’s Double Up Food Bucks program provides incentives to encourage healthier choices for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, directly benefiting low-income families and local farmers. Program Goals The program uses existing infrastructure (i.e. markets, produce, trucks, farm stands, food share programs, and the Michigan Bridge Card) to: Improve access to affordable, fresh fruits
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The Prescription for Health Program connects patients at medical clinics to their local farmers’ market. Participants receive nutrition education and support, and they also receive coupons to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at the farmers’ market! This year in Chelsea, patients can sign up for the program if eligible through Faith in Action’s Grace Clinic.
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Chandra Mitchel started her business in 1992, named Chandra June, with her jewelry featured in 22 stores across Michigan and Ohio. In the past, her work could also be found at festivals, art fairs and music events, as well as an online Etsy store. Her unique line of necklaces and earrings includes 14 karat gold
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