Blog | Farmer White'shttps://farmerwhites.com/blog/2024-03-29T09:25:38+00:00BlogNorthern MI Farm Market Recipes2014-11-19T14:51:41+00:002024-03-29T09:25:38+00:00adminhttps://farmerwhites.com/blog/author/admin/https://farmerwhites.com/blog/northern-mi-farm-market-recipes/<p>When you think of fall, do certain comfort foods come immediately to mind? Harvest time brings all the wonderful flavors of fall to our northern MI farmer market. Stop by to pick up delicious goods to create a wonderful Thanksgiving feast. We’ve got so much in store! There are pumpkins, apples of all kinds, and fresh veggies from corn on the cob to zucchini and squash. Fruit is delicious and bountiful, with a great selection. Apples, peaches, plums – the ripe and rich tastes of autumn are here at Farmer White’s.</p>
<p>Our northern MI farmer market, just two miles south of Elk Rapids, MI is a great place to come for inspiration for all your fall meals. We love to share our favorite recipe ideas and quick dinner tips, plus Farmer White’s carries a wonderful selection of salad dressings, pickles, sauces, baking mixes, preserves, jams, and jellies. And don’t forget our freshly baked donuts and pies!</p>
<p>A quick trip to see us will get you everything you need to prepare inspired seasonal dishes with the finest farm fresh ingredients. Often people want to enjoy hearty dishes with the seasonal vegetables and fruit that are plentiful this time of year.</p>
<p>The staff at our northern MI farmer market has some great recipes that use all the fall farm market goodness in new and inspired ways. Take a few minutes to read through and you will compose that shopping list for the farm market with renewed zeal!</p>
<p><b>Butternut squash, pumpkin, and sweet potato:</b> You can do much more than just bake them with a bit of butter and brown sugar. So much more! The food aficionados at <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/slideshow/sweet-potato-butternut-squash-pumpkin-recipes/?slide=1">Bon Appetite have compiled the most amazing recipes</a>(22 to be exact!) that use the seasonal stars many of us prepare in the same old boring way. This fall, try something different! They all look yummy but the <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/roasted-butternut-squash-with-spicy-onions">roasted butternut squash with spicy onions</a>, the <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sweet-potato-wedges-with-lime-mayo">sweet potato wedges with lime mayo</a>, and the <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/pumpkin-shrimp-curry">pumpkin shrimp curry</a>really stand out.</p>
<p><b>Cauliflower:</b> If you are looking for something unique to do with a veggie side, you must check out this incredible recipe to roast a whole head of cauliflower. It’s not too difficult, but looks very ambitious, perfect for festive fall dinners. This Huffington Post article details how to make <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/purewow/forget-florets---roast-th_b_4674537.html">spicy whole roasted cauliflower (a PureWow Original Recipe)</a>.</p>
<p><b>Root vegetables:</b> When the weather gets colder, hearty meals are filling and warm the soul. If you like soup, this Canadian Living recipe for <a href="http://www.canadianliving.com/food/beet_borscht.php">beet borscht</a>, a traditional vegetable soup served in Russia and the Ukraine, uses all sorts of farm market veggies. You’ll need onions, fresh garlic, beets, cabbage, potatoes, celery, and carrots. Simmered to perfection, this traditional soup quickly becomes a family favorite.</p>
<p><b>Excited to stock up on all the great fresh fall harvest foods?</b> Come and visit <a href="http://www.farmerwhites.com/">Farmer White’s</a>, the northern MI farmer market that has served the region since 1958. We have all the finest ingredients for fall recipes.</p>Wedding Favors – jams and jellies, etc2014-09-19T19:45:02+00:002024-03-29T02:09:40+00:00adminhttps://farmerwhites.com/blog/author/admin/https://farmerwhites.com/blog/wedding-favors-jams-and-jellies-etc/<p>The secret to the right wedding favors for your reception might just be found at our Williamsburg, MI farm market. Farmer White’s is conveniently located in Williamsburg, just two miles south of downtown Elk Rapids.</p>
<p>Most brides want to offer something unique and one-of-a-kind rather than mass-produced dollar store bric-à-brac. The advent of Pinterest-inspired wedding everything has put a lot of pressure on today’s young brides-to-be to choose something wonderful, inspired by the area in which they are getting married or grew up, and above all handmade.</p>
<p>Our Williamsburg, MI farm market can take the pressure off finding just the right curio for your wedding favors! Take a quick trip out to see our friendly staff and explore all the great handmade artisanal items in our bright farm market store.</p>
<p>Northern Michigan couples take note: our shelves are stocked with all sorts of products sourced from local vendors. For three generations – more than 55 years – we have found the best handmade goods made or grown in Michigan.</p>
<p>There are so many possibilities for wedding favors here at Farmer White’s! If you are looking for something your guests will enjoy using, consider:</p>
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<li><strong>Our massive selection of homemade jams and jellies</strong><span>. Maybe they can match your color scheme. Everyone loves a delicious jar of homemade jam. Try our selection of Michigan-inspired varieties such as Cherry Berry, Sweet Cherry, or even the slightly spicier version, Cherry Jalapeno.</span></li>
<li><span><strong>A wide variety of specialty jams and fruit butters</strong>. If you want something a little more unusual for the treasured keepsake from your special day, consider our richly- flavored specialty selections–Cherry Butter, Pumpkin Butter, Apple Butter, Blackberry Merlot Jam, Margarita Jelly, or Blueberry Burgundy to name a few. The flavors are bold and the colors stunning, each and every one a delightful taste of Northern Michigan’s bounty.</span></li>
<li><span><strong>Spice things up with a little salsa.</strong> Our locally-made salsas are a fusion of traditional and Michigan’s harvest abundance. The pretty jars are full of wonderful flavors such as Apple Cherry Riesling Salsa, Cherry Salsa Hot, Peach Salsa, and Five Amigos Fire Roasted Pepper Salsa.</span></li>
<li><span><strong>A pretty package or glass container filled with dried fruit.</strong> We carry a wide selection of fine quality dried fruit, including blueberries, chocolate covered blueberries, sweet or tart cherries, chocolate or yogurt covered cherries, and mixed fruit. A little serving of Michigan specialty dried berries in a pretty package with a note from the happy couple would be a thoughtful wedding favor.</span></li>
<li><strong>Backyard reception inspired.</strong><span> Many couples these days are holding their wedding receptions outdoors and are taking a less formal approach to the menu. Are you hosting a barbecue reception or offering barbecued meats? Check out our great selection of Michigan-made barbecue sauces as a wedding favor. It will definitely be used more than, say, a candy dish. We carry a standard BBQ Sauce, Cherry BBQ Sauce, Merlot Steak Sauce, Raspberry Rib Slather, and more.</span></li>
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<p>Our Williamsburg, MI farm market also carries other artisanal products that vary from season to season. Poke around or ask our staff, and you just might find something handmade ideal for your wedding favors.</p>
<p><strong>Looking for Michigan-made wedding favors that will keep you on budget?</strong> Come and visit <a href="http://www.farmerwhites.com/">Farmer White’s</a>, the best Williamsburg, MI farm market. We are currently open daily for the summer!</p>Love Rhubarb! Recipes and Reasons2014-09-12T19:47:36+00:002024-03-27T08:36:20+00:00adminhttps://farmerwhites.com/blog/author/admin/https://farmerwhites.com/blog/love-rhubarb-recipes-and-reasons/<p><span>Do you think that rhubarb is only meant for pies? Or maybe stewed for real rhubarb enthusiasts? Think again! </span><span>Rhubarb stalks are a great ingredient in everything from cakes and desserts, and jams or pickles to sauces, as well as an accompaniment to meat entrées. </span></p>
<p><span>This prolific perennial vegetable (more like a fruit given the tart sweet flavor) is much more than just a pie plant. It also offers some significant health benefits:</span></p>
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<li><span>The red stalks are high in Vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant essential for healthy skin, eyes, and mucus membranes. </span></li>
<li><span>Rhubarb is rich in several B-complex vitamins essential to maintaining mood. Incorporating adequate B Vitamins in your diet is believed to help with stress or anxiety, lift the symptoms of depression, boost memory and energy, reduce the risk of heart disease, and even relieve pre-menstrual syndrome symptoms.</span></li>
<li><span>There are still more vitamins packed into rhubarb! The stalks are chock full of Vitamin K (just 100 grams giving you nearly a quarter of the recommended daily intake). It is necessary for good bone and brain health. It is also considered important, for example, in the diet of someone with a neural condition such as Alzheimer’s disease.</span></li>
<li><span>A good source of dietary fiber, rhubarb is filling but not high in calories.</span></li>
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<p><span>When you visit our farm market–northern MI’s favorite for generations–our friendly staff is always happy to share ideas for incorporating our produce and foods into your menus. Here are some meat entrée recipes that intrigue us – particularly the </span><a href="http://www.rhubarbinfo.com/pork"><span>Pork with Rhubarb Sauce</span></a><span>. </span></p>
<p><span>How about a sunny jam to get you through those cold Michigan winters? We recommend one from our northern neighbors at Canadian Living magazine. Their test kitchen ensures that every recipe works like a charm, and the reviews for </span><a href="http://www.canadianliving.com/food/pineapple_rhubarb_jam.php"><span>Pineapple Rhubarb Jam</span></a><span>are quite good.</span></p>
<p><span>Another mouthwatering rhubarb recipe we suggest (and the title says it all, really) is </span><a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/nikkis-best-rhubarb-dessert-ever/"><span>Nikki’s Best Rhubarb Dessert Ever</span></a><span>. A kind of crumble-square, this rhubarb confection holds together so you don’t need a plate (great for summer get-togethers and potlucks), and it is as delicious hot as it is cold. </span></p>
<p><span><b>Ready to come and get some healthy and delicious rhubarb at our farm market in northern MI?</b></span><a href="http://www.farmerwhites.com/"><span>Farmer White’s</span></a><span> is open daily for the summer conveniently located in Williamsburg, just two miles south of downtown Elk Rapids</span></p>