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Minnesota Grown on Facebook
Need your local food fix? Go "like" the Minnesota Grown Facebook page where you will find local foods updates, recipes and more! We officially hit the 2,250 "likes" mark! Keep 'em coming!
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Kabocha Squash
Kabocha squash has a dark green skin and orange flesh. It has an exceptional naturally sweet flavor, and is similar in texture and flavor to pumpkin and sweet potato. Use: It is a common ingredient in vegetable tempura and can be made into soup. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place for up to a month or more. Cut pieces of squash may be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Simmered Sweet Kabocha Kabocha is commonly simmered in Japanese cooking. This is a popular recipe in Japan. Ingredients- 1/2 kabocha (1 lb.), seeds remove
- 1 cup water
- 4 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
DirectionsCut kabocha into 1 ½ inch cubes. Peel kabocha. Combine water, sugar, soy sauce, and kabocha in a medium pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover kabocha with aluminum foil and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer kabochafor about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is almost gone.
From: Setsuko Yoshizuka - About.com Japanese Food and Asian Vegetables: from long beans to lemongrass, a simple guide to Asian produce by Sara Deseran. Chronicle Books, 2001. |
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Apple Pie Muffins
Ingredients:
Topping
Muffins Directions: -
Topping: In a small bowl toss together sugar, flour, butter and cinnamon until crumbly; set aside.
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Muffins: In a large bowl whisk together brown sugar, oil, egg and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, soda and salt.
- Stir oil mixture into flour mixture alternately with buttermilk.
- Fold in apples, mixing just until combined.
- Spoon into greased muffin cups filling 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle topping over evenly.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and tops spring back.
Recipe Courtesy of www.food.com. |
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What Can You Find at the Market this Week?
- Potatoes
- Beets
- Squash
- Pumpkins (Pie & Carving)
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Chinese Broccoli
- Swiss Chard
- Eggplant
- Kohlrabi
- Rutabaga
- Parsnips
- Turnips
- Peppers
- Herbs
- Radishes
- Apples
- Kale
Find your local farmers' market today at MinnesotaGrown.com!
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Need Carving Ideas?
Check out these fun, free Halloween pumpkin templates--some are easy and others are more challenging. |
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Grocery Shopping?
Now is the time of year when you will see a lot of local foods in your grocery store. Look for the Minnesota Grown logo while you are out shopping. Don't see any local foods? Ask your produce manager to start sourcing more!
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Keep Up with Carrie!
Want to keep up with Minnesota Grown spokesperson Carrie Tollefson? Check out CTolle Run! She has fun videos and updates regularly.
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Fall Fun on the Farm
Fall is such a great time of year in Minnesota. We have perfect weather to get out and enjoy fall on the farm, and with the annual Education Minnesota (formerly known as MEA) conference coming up it's time to find something to do with the kids! Here are few suggestions that the whole family can enjoy:
- #1 and probably most popular choice is the apple orchard. Many orchards allow you to pick your or or purchase pre-picked apples in their store. You will also find caramel apples, baked goods, pumpkins, hayrides and corn mazes at many Minnesota orchards.
- Visit a local pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin for carving or decoration this fall.
- Up for a challenge? Try your luck at navigating a corn maze at one of the 22 Minnesota farms with corn mazes.
- Take a tour of a farm. More than 60 Minnesota farms listed in our Directory offer farm tours. Among the tour destinations are farms that raise buffalo or emus or grow hazelnuts.
- Adults might enjoy taking a winery tour and sampling some Minnesota wine at a local winery. If you have an open weekend, you may even want to try visiting a few wineries along one of five Minnesota wine trails!
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Minnesota Grown Cover Shoot
Here is a sneak peak of our 2012-2013 cover shoot! Laurie Schneider Photography did a wonderful job--we can't wait to see the final product! 
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Pumpkin Trivia Time!
Last month we had an apple trivia contest--Congrats to Glen and Deborah, the 1st and 25th winners to get the answer correct and receive a FREE Minnesota Grown reusable bag. Answer to last month's question: A bushel of apples weighs 42lbs.! This month's question: How many pounds of pumpkin do U.S. farmers grow each year? The 1st and 25th person to email Casey at Casey.DeRosier@state.mn will receive a FREE Minnesota Grown shirt. |
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Run for the Apples 5 Mile
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011 Time: 9 a.m. Location: Pine Tree Apple Orchard in White Bear Lake, MN You can still sign-up to participate in the Run for the Apples event. You may even run into Minnesota Grown spokesperson, Carrie Tollefson, at the event! Mark your calendars! |
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Apple Pie Tips
These tips are courtesy of Minnesota Grown member, Carlson Orchard of Winsted, MN. - Use a mix of Haralson and Honeycrisp
- Use shortening--not butter!
- Use a little less sugar to bring out the real flavor of the apples
These tips work well for apple crisp too!
Making caramel apples this fall? Use Haralson apples and make sure they are at room temp so the caramel sticks better!
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Gobble Gobble!
 We know it seems early to start thinking about Thanksgiving, but if you're considering ordering a Minnesota turkey, you better get busy! Many of our turkey producer sell out in advance so contact them now to reserve yours today. Ordering your turkey now is just one less thing to do around the busy holiday. Find a turkey producer near you! |
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Savory Buttercup Squash Soup with Sage
This recipe would also taste great with butternut squash, acorn squash, or pumpkin. Be creative!
Ingredients:
- 1 small buttercup squash, about 2 pounds
- 1 large sweet onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 scant teaspoon salt
- dash black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 4 cups chicken broth
- salt and pepper, to taste
- shredded Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Directions: - Heat oven to 375°. Peel the squash with a vegetable peeler, scoop out seeds, and cut into 1/2 to 1-inch dice.
- Toss the squash cubes with the chopped onion, 1 scant teaspoon of salt, a dash of pepper, and the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Spread out in a large baking pan and bake for 30 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add celery and sage and cook, stirring, until celery is just tender. Add chicken broth and the roasted vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and continue cooking for about 30 minutes, until vegetables are very tender. Taste and add salt and pepper. Carefully blend in small batches. Serve hot with a sprinkling of shredded Parmesan cheese.
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2011-2012 Minnesota Grown Directory
 The 30th Anniversary edition of the Minnesota Grown Directory includes 900 orchards, farmers' markets, berry farms, garden centers and other great places where you can purchase products directly from the farmer. Order your
FREE copy today by calling 1-888-VISIT-MN (1-888-847-4866). If you have an upcoming event and need a larger quantity, visit MinnesotaGrown.com to order. |
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Sponsors
The sponsors of the Minnesota Grown Directory make what we do possible. Minnesota Farmers Union is our biggest sponsor. They work to protect and enhance the economic interests and quality of life for family farmers and ranchers and rural communities. They are a nonprofit membership-based organization. Did you know you don't have to be a farmer to be a member of Minnesota Farmers Union? Check it out!
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