Since the Franklin Farmers Market opened in 2002, we’ve always called the Factory our home. But a lot of things have changed in the past 12 years. Instead of 8 farmers, we have over 70 farms at the market throughout … Continue reading
This recipe is prepared for serving as a savory butternut squash waffle. However, it is still delicious with maple syrup. Our favorite way to eat them is topped with a soft boiled egg, apple smoked cowboy bacon, and sliced tomato. … Continue reading
It all adds up – sunshine plus good fresh farm food equals happy people. For proof of that theory, all you needed to do was come to the farmers market this past Saturday. Everyone was in a good mood. There … Continue reading
You can learn a lot of things at the Franklin Farmers Market like what an heirloom vegetable is or what a does a “pastured” chicken mean. But this past Saturday at the market, you could also learn how to change … Continue reading
A foodie’s dream – that pretty much sums up how things were at the Franklin Farmers Market last Saturday. Think about it – there were lots of winter vegetables, like butternut squash and potatoes, perfect for tasty, warm soups. There … Continue reading
First, we say thanks to everyone who came out to the Franklin Farmers Market during the recent blizzard. Okay, we’re exaggerating, but the snow did fall during the first hour of the market this past Saturday. Of course, that made … Continue reading
3 cups of peeled and diced butternut squash (approx. 1 small squash). 2 cups of thinly sliced carrots (approx. 4 medium size carrots). ¾ cup thinly sliced leek or chopped onion. 1 tbsp. butter or margarine. 2 14 ½ … Continue reading
After a month of bone-chilling winter weather, suddenly everything changed for the farmers market. Sunshine and a high in the mid-60’s on the first day of February! Weird but wonderful weather for the month that’s typically the coldest of the … Continue reading
Saturday at the Franklin Farmers Market was windy and chilly; Sunday was sunny and very pleasant and today we’re back to shivering and freezing. At least the weather hasn’t kept our farmers from growing tasty winter vegetables for you. We … Continue reading
Mother Nature has been a bit grumpy and unpredictable this winter. The chilly wind blowing through the Franklin Farmers Market this past Saturday was proof of that. It’s the sort of weather that calls for a good dose of comfort … Continue reading