MFFM’s annual farmers’ market convention will take place on Sunday, January 31st at the Maple Hill Farm Inn and Convention Center in Hallowell (just outside of Augusta). This day-long convention will bring together market farmers, market managers, and others for a day of shop talk and networking. As usual, we’ll have breakout sessions all day […]
September 2015
Yes you can-can!
September 1, 2015 CategoriesStrawberries almost gone- blueberries and raspberries coming- time to start canning some jams! Now is the perfect time of the season to start making jam (or at least stocking up on berries to freeze)! Here’s a great resource on how you can-can (hehe!) jam and all sorts of other fruits and veggies from the market: […]
Tomatoes Provencal
September 1, 2015 CategoriesDon’t walk by me—Cold weather is coming and I won’t be here much longer! If I were in a bottle as ketchup, you would put me on French fries. But, I am fresh, so here are a few tips. Tomatoes Provencal (from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone) Serves 4 4 medium or 8 small tomatoes ¾ […]
Stir fried sugar snap peas
September 1, 2015 CategoriesAdapted from Nourishing Traditions, Sally Fallon Morrell Sugar snap peas are a delight. They’re quick to prepare and add an irresistibly sweet crunch to your meal! 1 pound sugar snap peas, ends and string removed (may substitute snow peas) 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or pork lard 1 bunch green onions, cut into one-inch […]
Roasted winter squash with pasta
September 1, 2015 CategoriesFrom Whole Foods Cookbook Serves 4 1 medium winter squash (butternut or cooking pumpkin) 1 and one half cups diced onion (2 medium onions) 4 cloves garlic chopped fine 1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes 6 tablespoons oil 1 tablespoon bottled lemon juice (optional) 2 teaspoons salt 1 pound of penne pasta or any type […]