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Well, we just kicked off our first market of the year and it was a HUGE success! Thank you to all of our neighbors and friends for coming out to support Wisconsin Farmers and local food-businesses at the market. If you have pictures, recipes, or market stories that you’d like to share, please feel freeContinue reading “Welcome Back!”

Apple/Whiskey Glazed Duck, originally uploaded by _Adam H. Another execution of farmers market goodness. The duck was from Norm Steppin, beans from Tang Yang Xiong, and multicolored potatoes from who-knows-where… Whatever was left is being reduced right now into duck stock for future flavor enhancing. Thanks again SSFM!

Tomatomadness, originally uploaded by _Adam H. After 5 hours of canning, I have 12 huge quarts (384 ounces) of delicious tomatoes from Phil Herrin’s farm ready for winter and I still have at least 20 lbs left. Two questions: 1). Does anyone have any suggestions for what to do with them? 2). Failing #1, DoesContinue reading “Tomatomadness”

_MG_9787.jpg, originally uploaded by _Adam H. Mr. Xiong has been farming for nearly 20 years in Wisconsin. His care for his family, land and community is evident in all he does. Chia shared a home cooked meal with me in the middle of the fields before touring his land on the day I dropped by.Continue reading “On the Farm with Chia Xiong”

R1-06635-004A, originally uploaded by _Adam H. I had the pleasure of visiting Phil Herrin on his farm recently. Here, Phil surveys his corn crop with an ear of sweet corn under his arm (a sacrificial snack for later). Phil has been a vendor at the South Shore Farmer’s Market for many years, and we lookContinue reading “On the Farm With Phil Herrin”