Stories tagged with "fresh produce"

Where else to shop by indystar

When shopping specialty markets, don’t be afraid to ask for help, advised chef Karl Benko, whether it’s finding a particular product or identifying unusual ingredients.... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Food & Drink

Plot grows goodwill, veggies for Midwest Food Bank and Chin people by Cindy Marshall

Plot grows goodwill, veggies for food bank and Chin people T he plot of land next to Midwest Food Bank was full of rocks and weeds last year; now it is a virtual Eden of carefully... – Sep 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in South Marion County

47 Ind. schools get healthy USDA snacks by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Students in 47 Indiana schools are getting healthy snacks as part of a federal program to promote good nutrition. The Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and... – Sep 13, 2009 at 12:45 PM in Communities

It's about bean season by indystar

Every year, the time comes when the urge to make soup grows stronger. Maybe it’s because children are back in school, and nourishing family meals seem even more important. Or... – Sep 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Food & Drink

Tempting new ways with an old Hoosier favorite by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Chefs rave about them, backyard gardeners brag about them, and shoppers fill bags with them at the farmers market. They all know nothing compares to a fresh, ripe tomato. For local... – Jul 28, 2009 at 6:26 PM in Food & Drink

Westfield Farmers Market's veggies, cake lure buyers by indystar

Rain or shine, the crowd usually picks up around 5 p.m. each Friday at this summer’s Westfield Farmers Market. About seven or eight vendors each week have sold fresh produce.... – Jul 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Westfield

Market offers farm-fresh goods amid urban sprawl by Cindy Marshall

The Copeland family farm has stood firm in Franklin Township for 158 years. Family members have watched subdivisions pop up around their more than 60 acres and adapted to the... – Jul 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in South Marion County

Five things I love by indystar

Lori Ralston developed MonkeysAndMe.com to provide families with an interactive events calendar featuring free or inexpensive activities on the Eastside and Downtown. The... – Jun 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Food & Drink

Baby beets change view of sweet roots by indystar

I’ve found it fascinating to watch how people’s tastes have changed regarding certain ingredients during my four and a half decades in the restaurant business. Some... – Jun 23, 2009 at 8:17 PM in Food & Drink

Humanities Council's 'Food for Thought' campaign starts with victory garden by Melissa Tussing

When Indiana Humanities Council staff members broke ground on a backyard victory garden last week, they viewed it as a way to bring the humanities to life. “We’re... – Apr 20, 2009 at 2:49 AM in Communities

Chef prepares meal based on what City Market offers by Indy.com Staff

The Indianapolis City Market's recent $2.5.million renovation resulted in more than a spiffed-up appearance. The best part is the renewed focus on fresh produce, meats and... – Aug 13, 2008 at 2:01 PM in Restaurants & Dining

Food and drink: farmers markets by Indy.com Staff

The growing season has begun. With farmers markets operating all over town and more opening over the next few weeks, local shoppers have plenty of options for fresh produce. Here's... – May 28, 2008 at 6:19 PM in Restaurants & Dining