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School Break Staycation Activities at the Market

School Break Staycation Activities at the Market by Jodie Fitz The market is a great place to bring the kids during school break.  It is an educational experience that can be introduced through fun and entertaining activities.  Here are some ways to expose children to the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, while

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Hamburg sliders on a platter
Seasonal Recipes

Loaded Sheet Pan Sliders

Loaded Sheet Pan Sliders Recipes adapted from Host the Toast Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Makes: 12 sliders Ingredients *ingredients available at the market For the burgers: 2 1/4 pounds lean ground beef* 1 tablespoon kosher salt (or to taste) 2 teaspoons black pepper 2 teaspoons Worcestershire

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What’s Trending for Super Bowl Recipes

What’s Trending for Super Bowl Recipes by Jodie Fitz According to Delish magazine, Google recently released a list of the top searched recipes for the Super Bowl which include; Shrimp scampi recipe Chili recipe Meatloaf recipe Meatball recipe Sliders recipe Sloppy joe recipe Goulash recipe Pizza dough recipe Alfredo sauce recipe

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Join the Saratoga Farmers’ Market

Join the Saratoga Farmers’ Market by Jodie Fitz The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is actually the original farmers’ market in the Capital Region and surrounding areas.  The organization, now a 501(c)3, began with a handful of farms coming together to form a market in order to bring fresh produce to the

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Bread Sausage and Apple Hash with Eggs

Bread Sausage and Apple Hash with Eggs Recipes adapted from the Kitchn Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 – 40 minutes Serves: Approximately 4 Ingredients *ingredients available at the market 4 thick slices plain day-old bread, such as sourdough or sesame, torn into bite-sized pieces* 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive

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a bowl of vegetable beef soup
Seasonal Recipes

Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup

Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup Recipes adapted from Taste of Home Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Makes: Approximately 9 quarts Ingredients *ingredients available at the market 2 to 4 tablespoons canola oil 4 pounds beef stew meat* 8 medium onions (2-1/4 pounds), halved

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January is National Slow Cooking Month

January is National Slow Cooking Month by Jodie Fitz Did you know January is National Slow Cooking Month?  Every month could be deemed slow cooking month as many of us use a slow-cooker on a regular basis. Although I was unable to determine exactly who started this national recognition, I

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chicken wings on a plate with dipping sauces
Seasonal Recipes

Chicken Wings – baked, fried, and tossed

Baked Chicken Wings Recipes adapted from Taste of Home Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Makes: Approximately 20 Ingredients *ingredients available at the market 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 pounds chicken wings* 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2

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a photo of the winter farmers market taking place
Featured Article

Playoff Game Ready at the Market

Photo courtesy of  connor-boyle.com Playoff Game Ready by Jodie Fitz Visit the Saratoga Farmers’ Market to get playoff game ready!  Check out the winter market vendor list and come discover how you can fill your playoff menu with all things local.  There are endless possibilities with forty-five vendors representing both locally

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Food Trends in 2025

Food Trends in 2025 by Jodie Fitz As I read through the 2025 food trends, not every list is the same and there are varying opinions.  However, there are similar topics showing on more than one reputable source that are noteworthy in relation to the Saratoga Farmers’ Market; Functional foods

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