Farmer’s Market season is in full swing. Even this early part of the summer there is fresh and local produce to be found. Produce that you’ll find at our local farmer’s markets during the early season include: asparagus, green onions, radishes, rhubarb, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, peas, and strawberries, to name just some of their offerings.

Here’s some area farmer’s markets that you could check out:

Maple Grove Farmer’s Market at the Maple Grove Community Center at 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN. http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/309/default.aspx.
Hours: Thursday’s from 3:00PM to 7:00PM.

Minneapolis Farmer’s Market at 312 Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. http://www.mplsfarmersmarket.com/

With all this wonderful local food, the next question naturally is “What do I do with it all?” Not to fear, many of the vendors at the farmer’s market have recipes available on their websites. Pick up a pork tenderloin from Neumann Farms and some maple syrup from Three Rivers Farm. Three Rivers Farm has a recipe on their website for Maple Garlic Marinated Pork Tenderloin. Both are vendors at the Maple Grove Farmer’s Market.

Exploring each stall at a farmer’s market is a great way to enjoy the summer’s warmth; happy shopping!