Before starting my internship at Countryside, I had absolutely ZERO clue what a pawpaw looked like, and I had only ever heard of them when they were referenced in the Disney movie The Jungle Book. Come to find out, there’s actually a deep rooted link between...
As someone who has had to prepare food for picky eaters, it can be tricky to get them (especially little ones) interested in eating fresh fruits and vegetables. When I was little, my mom would prepare “ants on a log”, which was just celery and peanut butter, topped...
As a lover of exotic and spicy foods, I took it upon myself during my last market visit to purchase a variety of spicy peppers to see how I can put them to use. I ended up buying about 8 different kinds of peppers, some that I had never even heard of before. My...
Photo by Fitzwater Photography 1 | Tomatoes originally came from Peru, where their Aztec name translated to “plump thing with a navel”. 2 | Europeans used to believe that the tomato was poisonous, likely because it was part of the nightshade family. 3 | The largest...
Photo by Megan Winkler Photography Farmers’ markets are more than just a fun way to spend your Saturday morning – they’re an essential part of our community, food system, and economy. Don’t get me wrong, just the pure joy of purchasing some fresh sunflowers...
Did you know that by shopping with your SNAP/EBT Ohio Direction card at a participating farmers’ market, you can receive up to $25 free? If you haven’t heard of Produce Perks, let’s introduce you! For every $1 you spend with your SNAP card, you will...
Carrot Cash distribution ends Friday, September 24th at all participating community farmers’ markets. Previously received Carrot Cash tokens can continue to be spent through the end of the market season.
