Each month of summer arrives with new delights in the fields and farms across the East Metro. Rows of fragrant flowers and succulent fruits paint...
Ingredients
A Recipe for Killer Burgers
With summer in full swing, it's the perfect time to add a new burger recipe into the mix. Killer Burgers Makes 4 1 ⅓ lbs. Kowalski’s Certified...
Know Your Seasons for You-Pick Farm Visits
It’s always a good idea to add a you-pick farm to your summer bucket list! Timing and crop availability vary year to year; make a plan to check in...
How To Beef Up Your Burgers This Summer
Ground beef is one of the most popular and versatile items in the Kowalski’s Markets meat department. But ground beef is a common term often used to...
Succession Planting and How To Get Started
Bring consistency and vibrancy to your garden with succession planting. Each spring arrives with a burst of energy—from the sun and in our own...
Soup Recipes to Spice up Your Health Routine
Rachel Sitko of Kowalski’s Markets shares flavorful soup recipes using a few of the spices we featured in our Add a Dash of Wellness With Staple...
Add a Dash of Wellness With Staple Spices
Kowalski’s Markets nutritionist explores the benefits of staple spices. As Springtime rolls in, it’s the perfect time to spice up your health...
Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company Shares New Holiday Recipes
Jenny Ramseth of Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company brings simple ways to spice up seasonal feasts. For the holiday feasting season,...
Where to (Apple) Pick This September
September marks the beginning of apple harvesting in Minnesota. According to the University of Minnesota, most apple varieties in Minnesota should...
Enjoy All Things Cranberry This Season
Embrace the magic of the season’s favorite superfruit. Cranberries for Thanksgiving sounds like a sequel to the children’s book Blueberries for Sal....
Turn up the Heat With This Thai Mango Salad Recipe
Fresno peppers (2,500–10,000 SHU) resemble red jalapeños. Though they can be hotter than jalapeños, they are often sweeter and have a pronounced...
Stop and Smell the Rosemary
Last summer my husband built me a new garden, complete with raised beds, storage for supplies and a gate to keep out the “neighbors,” AKA deer and...
Local Hmong Farm Mhonpaj’s Garden Breaks Down Benefits of Greens
Garden expert weighs in on the benefits of leafy greens. Sick of romaine? Take your daily portion of greens up a notch with some of Lee’s favorite...
The Spice of Life
I’m returning to work this month after a weeklong staycation, and I’ve spent a ton of time inside recently, engaged in activities both cozy and...
Grain Elevators
Add a touch of history and new flavor profiles to your menu. Why does pasta get so much of the culinary glory? Granted, it transforms dishes, comes...
Tastes from Abroad Brought Home
Visit The Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company for high-end international olive oils and vinegars and ties to community. It was their culinary...
Let’s Talk Turkey
Dig into some turkey trivia this Thanksgiving. You know it’s coming. Grocery stores are already battling to offer the lowest price per pound on...
The Most Important Oatmeal of the Day
Back to school means back to a good, healthy breakfast. For many of us, some form of cereal is a staple in the morning meal rotation. Boxed cold...
Preserving the Harvest
Michelle Bruhn shares her favorite methods for saving summer’s bounty. Hello, fresh and local Minnesota-grown produce! The sheer number and...
Eat Your Greens
Let’s get growing early this year for fresh springtime salads. Growing salad greens in a container is an easy and fast way to jumpstart your...
