Farm Fresh and Local
This weekly column is a collaboration between Linton Farmers Market coordinators and Greene County General Hospital. GCGH Clinical Dietitian/Clinical Health Coach Lisa Berns authored the column. Contact Market Manager Mark Stacy at lintonfarmersmarket@gmail.com or visit lintonfarmersmarket.com for more information.
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Watermelon is a tasty and nutritious choice
Posted Thursday, August 15, 2019, at 9:53 AMThis week’s recipe features that late summer favorite watermelon. This recipe is cold, sweet and crunchy, so what’s not to like?! Kids and adults will love these tasty pop-in-your mouth treats. They keep well in the freezer for days... -
Potatoes are not the enemy
Posted Friday, August 9, 2019, at 12:00 AMThis week’s recipe features the much-maligned potato. Potatoes can be prepared in many ways, including boiled, baked and steamed. However, frying potatoes will dramatically increase their calorie content. Instead, try this recipe. Potatoes are delicious, versatile and easy to add to your diet. One medium Russet baked potato, including skin, provides 161 calories, 3.8 grams fiber, 28% of the RDI for Vitamin C, and 26% of the RDI for Potassium... -
Sloppy joes packed with veggies
Posted Thursday, August 1, 2019, at 10:00 AMThis week’s recipe features lean ground beef and fresh peppers and onions, all available at the Linton Farmers’ Market this Saturday. You’d never know after eating this mouth-watering, kid-friendly sandwich that Sloppy Joes originated during financially tough war times in the 1940s as a way of stretching precious and expensive beef. Bell peppers and onion add color, texture and nutrition in this adaptation of the classic dish... -
Blackberry has impressive health benefits
Posted Monday, July 15, 2019, at 12:00 AMThis week’s farmers’ market recipe celebrates the beautiful blackberry, which you can get for a limited time at the Linton Farmer’s Market. The local blackberry season will only last for a few more weeks, so be sure to stock up now!... -
July is National Blueberry Month
Posted Friday, July 5, 2019, at 12:00 AMJuly is National Blueberry Month, so this week’s farmers’ market recipe celebrates the miniature powerhouse. We certainly hope you had a safe and happy Fourth of July celebration and that you will come visit the farmers’ market on Saturday as part of your continuing holiday weekend festivities. The market will once again be held downtown in the City Hall parking lot...