tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809959137405594112.post2148517266457931522..comments2023-10-07T00:44:08.698-05:00Comments on Les Petites Images: The LocalsKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09747787875607985002noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809959137405594112.post-78327391166568890832009-06-01T15:23:25.539-05:002009-06-01T15:23:25.539-05:00What an terrific blog post, with awesome pictures,...What an terrific blog post, with awesome pictures, as always. And thank you so much for the shout out, I really appreciate it.<br /><br />Kingfield's great farmers market opened yesterday. It will be even funner when those farmers markets have more local produce to sell.Leehttp://simplegoodandtasty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809959137405594112.post-30816624299743166592009-06-01T13:44:20.066-05:002009-06-01T13:44:20.066-05:00What a beautiful salad pic! You should try throwi...What a beautiful salad pic! You should try throwing in some young dandelion leaves next time and see what they're like, I'm serious. Since I've seen them cropping up at co-ops I'm intrigued but I haven't tried foraging them from my own yard yet. <br /><br />I'll be interested to hear how you like your rain barrel, if it ever rains here.Amy P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09841442388242480511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809959137405594112.post-6416555952851055322009-06-01T11:32:07.894-05:002009-06-01T11:32:07.894-05:00Ok sorry Kassie - its well known that only Mpls ma...Ok sorry Kassie - its well known that only Mpls markers on Lyndale and Nic Mall have resellers so anyone in the know, knows who you might have been referring to. <br /><br />Happy shopping and thanks for touting Farmers Markets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809959137405594112.post-69923301994131644292009-06-01T09:34:06.078-05:002009-06-01T09:34:06.078-05:00Hey Anonymous,
Did I say the word "Minneapolis" an...Hey Anonymous,<br />Did I say the word "Minneapolis" anywhere in my comment? Nope.<br /><br />And all I said was stay away from stalls that sell bananas since bananas can't be local. I didn't say anything about staying away from the markets that have vendors with bananas, just those stalls IF YOU ARE TRYING TO EAT LOCAL, which is what the original post is about.<br /><br />And what "tastes" do I tout that are too expensive for most people? I suggest buying local, which is often cheaper for veggies than not. You are the one talking about Star Prairie Trout and Castle Rock Dairy which are super expensive. I buy my veggies from Hmong farmers. <br /><br />And if you really want me to go into why St. Paul's farmers' market is better than Minneapolis', I will. But that was never my intention.Kassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04761831052229701305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809959137405594112.post-91809538519475245722009-06-01T08:59:36.847-05:002009-06-01T08:59:36.847-05:00We just visited a local farm (Highview Pastures in...We just visited a local farm (<A HREF="http://www.highviewpastures.com/" REL="nofollow">Highview Pastures</A> in Farmington on Sunday. I plan on buying chicken and pork from them for sure and possibly beef. <br /><br />While I have only perused the Nicollet Mall Market and I probably won't make it to either of the metro farmers markets, I do shop and buy local as best I can.Bill Roehlhttp://www.lazylightning.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809959137405594112.post-9985302972029825182009-06-01T08:35:29.065-05:002009-06-01T08:35:29.065-05:00Who is bashing MPLS farmers market? I haven't yet...Who is bashing MPLS farmers market? I haven't yet attended it because the Mill City Market is directly across from my house, and I have to go there to pick up my Meat CSA and I love the small European feel to it. <br /><br />I still go to the Minneapolis Farmer's Market, but Kassie is totally right about not going to stalls that sell bananas, or pineapples for that matter. I'd like to see a local farmer try to get away will selling pineapple. <br /><br />I also happen to know Kassie went to the MPLS farmers market this weekend. I'm not really sure what high post you think she's standing on.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09747787875607985002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809959137405594112.post-79909845076553724112009-06-01T08:28:47.581-05:002009-06-01T08:28:47.581-05:00people trashing mpkls farmers market often don't k...people trashing mpkls farmers market often don't know that over 200 vendors there do provide local food. <br /><br />a small sampling includes <br /><br />Castle Rock Dairy<br />Dehns Gardens<br />Ames Farm<br />Star Prairie Trout<br />Sleeping Cat<br />Bar 5 Poultry<br />Fireside Orchards<br />SCenic Waters Wild Rice<br />Dozens of Hmong Growers<br />Dozens of other unamed veggie and berry growers<br /><br />These ingorant comments bashing Mpls hurts these growers over there and is not nice<br /><br />In the 1970's the then *12* covered stalls was reduced to the current 3 stalls. The CITY COUNCIL OF MPL okayed the membership of resellers as few growers were interested in the then dying farmers markets. <br /><br />40 some years later some of these same families are here. PRior to the 1970's the Mpls farmers MArket was also mostly wholesale and intended for the grocers and restraunts. <br /><br />My point is there is a historical reason for the resellers. They only make up 17 of the 235 members. Their non Mn produce also is eagerly snapped up at low prices by many of our lower income citizens. <br /><br />I suggest Kassie the previous poster get down from her high perch and realize not everyone can afford her same tastes. <br /><br />Every Farmers Market has its own personality like people - PLAY NICE!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809959137405594112.post-82009515217853138702009-05-29T14:11:54.409-05:002009-05-29T14:11:54.409-05:00Eating local is easy, especially this time of year...Eating local is easy, especially this time of year. Head to the farmers' market once a week and stay away from any stalls that sell bananas. Or just go to the St. Paul Farmers' Market because everything there is local.<br /><br />And meatless once a week save the planet too.Kassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04761831052229701305noreply@blogger.com