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Cooking with Pumpkins: Beyond the Jack-O’-Lantern
By Julia Howard In October, pumpkins adorn everything from front steps to tabletop centerpieces. They’re a favorite for fall decorating and Halloween carving, but pumpkins
Ask the Expert: Eating Your Way Through the Farmers’ Market
By Julia Howard Working at the farmers’ market may seem like the perfect opportunity to enjoy all the delicious food it has to offer. In
Fall Favorites at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market
By Andrea Grom Fall is a magical time at the market. Farmers’ tables are overflowing with color and variety and it’s a delight to walk
The Organic Divide: Commercial USDA Organic vs. Farmers Market Organic
Clarification Regarding “The Organic Divide” In our September 25 article, The Organic Divide: Commercial USDA Organic vs. Farmers Market Organic, we used the term “Farmers
By Corinne Hansch, organic farmer and chef at Lovin’ Mama Farm and Kitchen. This is it! The moment to catch the last of the summer
By Andrea Grom Small farms are the heart of our local food system, but owning and operating them are not for the faint of heart.
More Than Shopping: September Workshops at the Farmers’ Market
By Julia Howard A trip to the farmers’ market can fill your shopping bag, but it can also leave you knowing something you didn’t know
By Julia Howard Most of us know more about where our morning coffee was grown than where the meat on our dinner plate came from.
By Jessica Sforza Zucchini: one of the most popular summertime vegetables that I have found so many ways to use. My earliest memory of eating
The Art of Eating with the Seasons
By Andrea Grom As a farmer, I know how much work goes into growing the abundance of food at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. Your farmers
By Jessica Sforza Have you ever walked by a stall at the farmers’ market and spotted a funky-looking vegetable you didn’t recognize or know how
The Lost Art of Talking to the People Who Feed Us
By Rose & Dan Fera of Leaning Birch Farm In an era dominated by sprawling supermarkets and highly processed foods, it is easy to forget
By Corinne Hansch Saratoga Farmers Market is bursting with high summer flowers from local growers. This Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at High Rock
The Best Cooking Advice Comes from Farmers
By Andrea Grom Summer at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market is a feast for the senses. Tables are piled high with squashes and zucchinis, crisp cucumbers,
Seasonal Spotlight: Heirloom Tomatoes
By Jessica Sforza Heirloom tomatoes have become one of my favorite summertime snacks, and this is coming from someone who wanted absolutely nothing to do
By Jessica Sforza I don’t know about you, but the Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays — and not for
Growing Young Gardeners at the Farmers’ Market
By Barb Biagioli In a world of packaged and processed foods, the farmers’ market offers children something increasingly rare: a direct connection to real food.
By Andrea Grom I’m planning on making Father’s Day particularly special because my dad is going through some significant medical issues this year. It’s a
Make the Most of Strawberry Season
By Corinne Hansch Strawberry season in Upstate New York is fleeting – three to four weeks max. Blink, and you might miss it! There’s truly
Fresh, Local, and Ready for the Grill
By Julia Howard Grilling season has arrived, and Saratoga Farmers’ Market vendors have you covered for fresh, flavorful meals. From steaks and sausages to pasture-raised
Fresh, flavorful, and easy to customize, these Market Fresh Tacos are the perfect weeknight meal. Loaded with local vegetables, herbs, and simple ingredients from the