Last week Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack helped to kick off the nation’s harvest season by announcing nearly $35 million in new funding through four grant programs to support local and regional food systems, including farmers’ markets. The Pittsfield-based Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets will be the recipient of two of those grants, bringing more than $348,000 in […]
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Annual Convention January 31st, 2016
September 17, 2015 CategoriesMFFM’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 […]
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 […]