What’s in Season?

Look for locally grown beets, blueberries, bok choy, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, cucumbers, eggplant, fresh flowers, green beans, green onions, greens, herbs, kale, kohlrabi, melons, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, radishes, shallots, snap peas, snow peas, spinach, sweet corn, summer squash, tomatoes, zucchini and more!

Colleen’s Greens

Collen Wolbeck started Colleen's Greens in 2015 after growing up on a farm and earning a degree in horticulture. She was born to grow plants! Colleen specializes in growing microgreens, tiny edible plants, packed with concentrated nutrients and intense flavors. Although not certified organic, Colleen uses only organic practices and non-GMO organically sourced seed. The most important part of her job is teaching her customers, especially kids, about eating fresh foods and adding vegetables to their diet. 

Desdamona Doolittle’s

Jessica, the owner and creator of Desdamona Doolittle’s, artfully handcrafts her items from rich, recycled leather. Her pieces are unique – no two are alike. Made from scraps of leather that would otherwise crowd our landfills, Jessica creates cuffs to adorn your wrists, keepers to organize cords and fobs to secure your keys. Jessica’s love for beauty and the environment shines through each creation.

Recipe of the Week

Farmers Market Breakfast Tacos

Reprinted from Layers of Happiness

Makes 4 tacos

Ingredients

For the balsamic glaze:

• 1 cup good balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey (Bee Happy Honey)

For the tacos:

• 4 corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup grated extra-sharp white cheddar cheese
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
• 4 large eggs (Dale’s Delicious Eggs)
• 4 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
• 4 green onions, sliced
• Balsamic glaze
• Micro-greens (Colleen’s Greens)

Directions

Make balsamic reduction:

• Stir balsamic vinegar and honey together in a small saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the vinegar can coat a spoon.
• Set the balsamic reduction aside to cool. The mixture will thicken as it cools. It should be thick and stick, but not so thick, that it’s hard to stir. If it’s too thick, add a bit more vinegar, place back over heat and stir until incorporated. If not thick enough, put back on burner until it thickens a bit more.

For the tacos:

• Brush large nonstick skillet with olive or vegetable oil. Char tortillas over gas flame or directly on electric burner until blackened in spots, turning with tongs. Arrange tortillas in single layer and sprinkle each tortilla with 2 tablespoons grated cheese and set aside.
• Cook bacon in a microwave or skillet until it’s three-fourths of the way done, brush with maple syrup, and finish cooking. Chopping into bite size pieces, set aside.
• Whisk eggs and 2 tablespoons cilantro in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add green onions to a skillet and sauté 2 minutes. Add egg mixture and stir until very softly set, about 1 minute. Remove egg mixture from heat.
• Divide egg mixture among tortillas, top with micro-greens, and sprinkle with bacon bits and remaining cilantro. Fold each tortilla in half and drizzle with balsamic reduction.

Live Music

Four Legg Fish

Since 2012 the Americana group Four Legg Fish has been playing music around Minnesota. They have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with national acts like Goodnight, Texas, and regional favorites Jillian Rae, Roe Family Singers and Choo Choo Bob. They also host a monthly Americana night at the Acadia Cafe in Minneapolis. At their current shows, they play songs off their debut LP "Northwest Passage" along with slew of other original and traditional tunes.

Hennepin County Library

“Check out” the Hennepin County Library booth all season long. Librarians will be on hand with new activities for kids and books available for checking out, library card registration and more. Visit Hennepin County Library for more information.

The Landing Shop

The Landing Shop (previously the Mills Landing Gift Shoppe) offers handmade items crafted by Minnetonka residents 55 and older. The items available will vary each week but may include wooden toys, baby items, doll clothes, home décor, kitchen items and greeting cards.

Give the Gift of Fresh, Locally-Sourced Products

Tokens are available in $5 denominations. Buy for yourself or to give as a gift.