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cookie lab

Corn Cookies + Blueberry Compote Treat

August 3, 2022 By marketeditor

Recipe by Val Hernández, owner of Cookie Lab Confections

Blueberry compote recipe 

Makes 1 ½ cups of blueberry compote 

 

Ingredients

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

  • 1 ½ teaspoon of all-purpose flour 
  • ½ lemon, freshly juiced 
  • 1 ¾ cup fresh blueberries* (pick up some of your favorites from the Saratoga Farmer’s Market!) 
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar 
  • Pinch of salt (kosher salt is our go-to!) 

Instructions

  1. In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk lemon juice and flour. 
  2. Toss blueberries, granulated sugar, and salt, and the lemon mixture to evenly coat blueberries. 
  3. On medium-high heat, bring the blueberry mixture to a boil, stirring it occasionally, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, just as blueberries start to blister.
  4. Remove from heat and cool completely (24 hours or at least an hour in the fridge) before enjoying it with Cookie Lab’s Cornbread cookies! 

 

Ways to enjoy blueberry compote with cornbread cookies: 

  • Pick up one of our Cornbread cookies (or two) and make a Blueberry Compote cookie sandwich to enjoy after dinner or to start off your day with something sweet! 
  • In a small bowl, serve yourself some fresh Blueberry Compote, break Cookie Lab’s Cornbread cookie into quarter pieces (or smaller if you’d like) and enjoy with a spoon!

Filed Under: News, Seasonal Recipes Tagged With: blueberry recipes, cookie lab, cornbread cookies, shop small, Summer

Cookie Lab Confections: A story baked into every flavor

August 3, 2022 By marketeditor

By Caroline Moran

 

Living in Puerto Rico at the start of the pandemic, Val Hernández, founder of Cookie Lab Confections, was on the hunt for a good cookie. Searching high and low for unique specialty cookies, she was disappointed to find the same old classics (chocolate chip, snickerdoodles, etc.). Not letting the lack of variety stop her, she took it upon herself to purchase an oven and begin experimenting with new flavors. Val quickly discovered a passion for baking. It was apparent she could bring joy to the people around her through baked creations.

Research of various farmers’ markets led her to Saratoga Springs, where she fell in love with the “opportunity to get involved with the local community, meet new people, and showcase [her] cookie creations.”

Brownie and Confetti Cookies, photo provided by Cookie Lab

One of the most rewarding aspects of the business is “every bit of loving feedback” Val receives when she experiments with a new “flavor story.” Using this method, she chooses a treat and asks herself, “how can I turn this sweet treat into cookie form?” A key aspect of this process is thinking outside the box with flours and mix-ins. For her Maple Bisquick cookie, pancake mix replaces traditional flour. Her Deconstructed Rice Krispie cookie incorporates white chocolate chips and a marshmallow center to emphasize the cereal’s flavor.

As for upcoming flavor stories, Val aims to bring the tastes of some beloved Puerto Rican treats to the region. Mantecaditos are a classic buttery shortbread topped with nonpareils, which will pair well with the flavor profile of Quesitos (a puff pastry with a sweet cream cheese filling).

While new flavors are in production, Val’s current favorite is her Brownie & Confetti cookie. Inspired by a trip to New York City, the idea for a “two-in-one” cookie led to a perfect mashup of “dark, moody flavors” and “light vanilla flavors.”

Val’s journey began by laying down roots at local farmers’ markets. Now, she dreams of opening a cookie and coffee shop where she hopes to serve freshly baked cookies alongside Puerto Rican coffee. 

Cookie Lab Confections’ treats can be found at the Saratoga and Clifton Park markets and are available online for free delivery throughout Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Saratoga every Friday.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at High Rock Park in downtown Saratoga Springs. Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

 

Filed Under: Featured Article, homepage feature, News Tagged With: cookie lab, shop local, shop small

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Get ready to mushroom into a world of flavor at th Get ready to mushroom into a world of flavor at the Saratoga Farmers' Market! 🍄🌱 This week, we're thrilled to highlight the Mushroom Shop and their incredible selection of locally grown and harvested mushrooms. We spoke with owner's Jacob and Elysee to learn more.

Q: What are some of the health benefits associated with consuming mushrooms?

A: Mushrooms contain a multitude of medicinal compounds. The mushroom species Cordyceps militaris contains cordycepin, which increases your blood's ability to absorb and transport oxygen, improving exercise performance. Mukitake or Panellus serotinus possesses compounds that have shown in recent studies to improve liver function in people suffering from fatty liver disease. Reishi mushrooms improve immune health, warding off sickness and reducing inflammation. Other medicinal mushrooms include Turkey Tail, Chaga, Agarikon, Maitake, and Lions Mane.

Q: What inspired you to start selling mushrooms at the farmers' market?

A: We initially got our inspiration from a mushroom farm based in Tennessee called Mossy Creek Mushrooms. They have many videos on Youtube covering every aspect of operating a mushroom farm from building and maintaining equipment to harvesting and marketing mushrooms. Jacob has had an interest in growing mushrooms as a hobby for about eight years when he discovered a patch of oyster mushrooms growing in the wild. We got the opportunity to lease land in the beginning of 2021 and shortly after started selling at farmers’ markets.

Q: How do you recommend customers prepare and cook the mushrooms they purchase from you?

A: At our farmers markets we always provide printed recipes that utilize the mushrooms available during the current season. Like meat, mushrooms can be cooked in a variety of ways, such as sautéing, roasting, and grilling to create a flavorful dish. One of our recent favorites is a Spicy Crispy Lion's Mane Sandwich- a thick slab of Lion's Mane mushroom battered and fried on a toasted bun with spicy mayo and pickles. This is a delicious take on a chicken sandwich made entirely of whole, natural produce. 

*Find the Mushroom shop year round at our Saturday markets!*

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Get ready for a mouth-watering adventure! 🍴🌍 Get ready for a mouth-watering adventure! 🍴🌍 Join us on Saturday, March 25th from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Saratoga Farmers' Market's International Flavor Fest in the Wilton Mall food court! 🎉 Indulge in frgál cakes, julekaker, burek, curries, samosas, and more, representing cuisines from all around the world! 🌎 There will be live music, family-friendly activities, and food tastings that will take your taste buds on a journey around the globe! 🎶👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Plus, our friends at the World Awareness Children's Museum will be hosting a paper fortune cookie making session for the kiddos! Don't forget to pick up your passport for a chance to win a prize by filling it with stamps from market vendors! Let's celebrate our traditions, history, and community through the language of flavorful food! 😍🍴

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Join us tomorrow for our Saturday market! From 9:3 Join us tomorrow for our Saturday market! From 9:30-1:30 you can find all your favorite vendors in the Wilton Mall Food court. We’ll by joined by the Academy of Life Long Learning, AIM Services, and musician Lee Paquin. Hope you can make it!!!

Photos of: @squash.villa.farm , KOKINDA Farm, and @eurodelicaciesco by Graciela Colston

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The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is seeking donation The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is seeking donations to help improve our market and keep our nonprofit organization running. Your donation will be used for essential functions of the market as well as helping us reach more of our long-term goals for the community. We are looking for additional resources to expand our community offerings such as hosting family friendly events, programs and activities.

You can help us by donating via our GiveButter account (link in bio) or in person at the market via our market manager. Thank you for your ongoing support. We couldn’t do it without you! 

#saratogafarmersmarket #supportlocalfarmers #nonprofit #communitylove #givebutter

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