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Pick of the Week: Strawberries
About Rebecca
Rebecca is interning with MLUI for the summer. As a new face to Traverse City, she's exploring all the things that make this place special. As part of her adventures, she's heading to the farmers market each week to see what's new.
Recent Comments
- Mark Coe: Having had the oppertunity to present at a local school with Meghan and Leanna, supporting the work Food Corps does is a wonderful thing. They provide a learning oppertunity to our children in agricu...
- Linda Hutchinson: Great! Having been raised on a farm, near Arcadia, I wish my dad who was a Farmer's Market regular in the 60's, 70's and 80's, was here to be involved in the "farm to table" and "local food" initiati...
- Dale Scheiern: It is easy to store and enjoy all winter long too!! Take 1 qt. freezer bags, fill to the point they will lay fairly flat ( not rounded) so they stack easily in the freezer. Local fruit all winter lo...
- Sharron May, The May Farm: You are correct if you are referring to industrial monocultures of animal or plant agriculture which are extractive, organic or not. Fortunately there are small farms pioneering more regenerative prac...
- LillyM: I've been fortunate enough to meet and work with Lianna and hope to meet Meghan. Every FoodCorps volunteer I have met over the years has been incredible. A phenomenal organization with dedicated and...
There's really something very special about farmers markets.
It's totally different than going to the supermarket—which feels like an errand, or a chore. A farmers market, on the other hand is an experience—something you look forward to. You get to be outside, engage with the community, maybe see some friends or make some new ones. I love meeting the people who grow your food and who are passionate about it.
This week, the market looks a little redder than it has in the past few week. Strawberries have arrived!
You have 2-3 weeks to go to the market and pick up your own quart of these sweet, beautiful berries. I bought mine from Bardenhagen Berries, and I can guarantee they are absolutely delicious. (Editor’s note: She’s not lying. Holy cow!)
When it comes to incorporating this local ingredient into your meal, you could make a pie, throw some into a yogurt or even a salad, but personally I love them as a snack in the morning or afternoon, or even after a summer run as a refreshing pick-me-up.
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3795 days ago, 2:45pm | by LillyM | Report Comment
The Bardenhagen berries are ALWAYS incredibly sweet and flavorful. A wonderful way to start the summer every year.
