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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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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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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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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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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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a photo of the winter farmers market taking place
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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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