Tag: Minnesota Farms
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FOOD AND WINE ON THE FARM: A SUSTAINABLE MINNESOTA DINING EXPERIENCE
“The greatest lesson came with the realization that food cannot be reduced to single ingredients. It requires a web of relationships to support it” ~ Chef Dan Barber Sultry summer winds carried the enticing aroma of local ingredients cooking over an open fire, while guests who share a mutual appreciation for sustainable food sourced close-by,…
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Farm to table sustainability stories: Iron shoe Farm in Princeton,MN
“I was not a farmer by trade, but it’s in my blood” ~Carla Mertz It has been my goal over the last two years to connect shoppers/diners/home cooks with the origin of their ingredients through my writing. I feel that documenting the journey from farm to plate is important and it is why I am…
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Shopping The Farmers Market Safely During COVID-19 + Seasonal Dishes Created With My Bounty From The Mill City Farmers Market
“If you ate today, thank a farmer” ~ Author Unknown Farmers are the chief essential officers and caretakers of our food supply and they should be celebrated as such. During this pandemic, adaptability and nimbleness have become essential to their survival, and ours. The fallout from COVID-19 has illuminated the critical nature of acquainting ourselves…
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Tattersall Distilling: Leading The Way In Sustainable Spirits
“If you are working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you” – Steve Jobs When we think about sustainability in the food and beverage realm, spirits haven’t typically been at the forefront of what comes to mind. Until now. Back in January, I attended the…
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Bushel Boy Farms: A Minnesota Story Of Sustainable Agricultural Innovation
“Investments in agriculture are the best weapons against hunger and poverty, and they have made life better for billions of people” ~ Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Bushel Boy Farms is at the forefront of innovative indoor agriculture and has been “extending Minnesota’s growing season” for the past 30 years. Jay Johnson launched this business…
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Farm to Fork Stories: Meet Your Farmer, Tony Root
We have neglected the truth that a good farmer is a craftsman of the highest order, a kind of artist.” ~ Wendell Berry It is my pleasure to introduce you to Farmer Tony Root (Anthony Schaden is his family name). If you’ve dined at any of the 9 marvelous restaurants within the Bartmann Group this…
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HAFA Farm Tour: Part 1 in a 2 part series
“If you ate today, thank a farmer” ~Author Unknown I believe that getting to know the farmers who supply our food is imperative. It heightens our respect for the dedication and hard work that they put into what we consume. These interactions make the ingredients on our plates even more meaningful. Two weeks ago I…