A Q&A with John Peterson, General Manager and Farmer How long have you been in operation, and how did you get started? My family has been raising turkeys on our farm in Cannon Falls since 1939. Our farm was founded by my grandparents, Fern & Dale Peterson, so…
A Q&A with Nikki Warner, Communications Director at The Good Acre Why did you start the LEAFF program? LEAFF was launched as a collaboration among The Good Acre, Mill City Farmers Market, Lakewinds Food Co-op, the Latino Economic Development Center, The Food Group and the Hmong American Partnership…
Jess Toliver is a holistic chef and owner of Jess Delicious. Her experience with lifelong food sensitivities led her to develop a passion for health and wellness. After graduating culinary school and working in restaurants for many years, Jess started her personal chef business to connect with the people she…
Autumn runs from Sept. 22 to Dec. 21. We’ve rounded up our favorite fall-themed recipes so you can celebrate the season, fill your home with the scents of apples and pumpkin spice, and fill your belly with seasonal meals made with local, natural ingredients.
Local apple season runs from mid-August to mid-October. While this popular fruit stores well and can be enjoyed year-round, certain apples from Whistling Well Farm in Hastings, Minn.; Hoch Orchard and Gardens in La Crescent, Minn.; and Partner Farms in Wisconsin are ready to enjoy at our Saint Paul grocery…
Learn more about cozy East Side restaurant Tongue in Cheek in this Q&A with Ryan Huseby, General Manager and Co-owner. Who started Tongue in Cheek, and when did you open its doors? Tongue in Cheek was started by us — Ashleigh Newman, Leonard Anderson, and Ryan Huseby —…
East Side Table is a nonprofit comprised of 13 community organizations working together to make cooking at home easier for our East Saint Paul community. Through empowering individuals to improve food skills, awareness, and access to healthy foods, we can also improve the overall health and well-being of the…
We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite vegan products and recipes to help you pack the perfect plant-based meal to enjoy outdoors! Main Dish: Bitchin’ Veggie Wrap Ingredients: 1 whole wheat tortilla Bitchin’ Sauce 1 cup microgreens 1–2 radishes, sliced ½ cucumber, sliced…
Utilizing frozen vegetables is both affordable and convenient, allowing you to stock up and spread out your grocery trips. They are frozen at peak freshness, which means they are often as nutritious as fresh vegetables. You can roast frozen vegetables without even thawing them, and they turn out crisp and…
Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22, marking the 50th anniversary from when it was first celebrated in 1970! We love having a day set aside to honor and celebrate our beautiful planet, and especially enjoy the conversation it inspires related to environmental sustainability, climate action, and appreciation of nature. While…