In her fourth season, the picture is much prettier.
farmers markets
Posted inSource
New law lets farmers markets hold tastings of Maine-made alcoholic beverages
Since the law took effect in November, one winery, one brewery and two distilleries have been approved in the state for samplings.
advertisement
Posted inGreen Plate Special, Source
To be efficient with your veggies – shop, chop, drop and boil
Try the Rudalevige method, doing the heavy lifting and preparation ahead of time.
Posted inMeet, Source
Kelsey Kobik has a special eye for photographing farm workers
The Cape May, New Jersey, native weeded, picked and sowed her way into this world as a seasonal farm worker.
Posted inHomegrown, Source
Homegrown: Using the tasty trifecta of meat, beer and coffee
Steindry uses the three to make artisanal jerkies out of local fruits and meats.
Posted inGreen Plate Special, Source
Magic in the mix: Breed crosses can make sustainable meat more affordable
If you ask a local farmer why they cross one breed with another, you’ll learn how those crosses help benefit both farmer and consumer.
Posted inFood
Cookbook review: A cookbook about the Santa Fe Farmers Market underlines the importance of knowing where your food comes from
Stories and photos of farmers are interspersed with tasty seasonal recipes.
Posted inGreen Plate Special, Source
Giving an underused (but delicious) onion its due
The greens growing above ground on an American spring onion are vibrant, crisp and sold as part of the product.
Posted inFood
Portland Farmers Market moves outdoors starting this weekend
The Saturday market will be held at Deering Oaks park.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Maine farmers offer lifeline for imperiled low-income food program
They won’t wait to see if a federal effort linking SNAP recipients to locally grown food will be renewed – they’re growing funding sources on their own.