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Honey Maple Glazed Ham
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Honey Maple Glazed Ham and Beyond

Honey Maple Glazed Ham and Beyond  by Jodie Fitz Are you looking for a main dish for your upcoming Spring holidays?  Consider making a Honey Maple Glazed Ham! It’s very simple.   Step 1: Purchase a fresh, local ham from the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. Step 2: Melt 1/4 cup of

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brunch table set for Easter
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Seasonal Celebrations at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market 

Seasonal Celebrations at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market  By Jodie Fitz As you prepare for the upcoming Passover and Easter celebrations, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market is the perfect place to begin your menu planning.  With a vibrant selection of locally grown and produced goods, the market offers everything you need to

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Table set for brunch with tulip centerpiece
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The Munch on National Brunch Month

The Munch on National Brunch Month by Jodie Fitz April is national Brunch Month, which is perfect with Easter just around the corner!  And, since it was National BLT Day on April 1st, it only felt fitting to combine them both into an egg sandwich with a twist of guacamole

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Maple syrup in a jar next to a measuring spoon
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Baking with Maple Syrup

Baking with Maple Syrup by Jodie Fitz Maple syrup makes a great alternative, natural sweetener.  Local maple syrup can be found at the market weekly throughout the year.  Many vendors at the market collaborate and use each others products in their goods they bring to market; including several of our

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Time for a Little Maple love!

Time for a Little Maple love! by jodie Fitz While shoppers can find maple syrup at the Saratoga Farmers’ Markets throughout the year; now is the season for tapping, sap collecting, boiling and bottling so that this sweet indulgence can find its way to your table. Maple syrup can be

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sliced corned beef and cabbage on a platter
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Corned Beef and Cabbage; The Real Story

Corned Beef and Cabbage; The Real Story by Jodie Fitz When I decided to share a Glazed Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe this week, I thought it would be fun to share the origins of this delicious meal that has become synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day fare.  What I didn’t

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Pathway and trees covered with fresh snow
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Fight the Winter Blues at the Market

Fight the Winter Blues at the Market by Jodie Fitz The winter blues is legit; all you have to do is google it and read the case studies! While there are many ways to combat the ‘winter blues’, the market can be a fabulous local tool to help accomplish some

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a child shopping at a farmers market
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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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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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a crock-pot on a counter filled with soup
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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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