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Cooking with Honey

The “Dark Side” | Did You Know…

April 6, 2016 By marketeditor

Ballston Lake Apiaries Honey

Did you know …

That the “dark side” of buckwheat honey is actually quite good for you?

Honeymaker Rick Green, who owns Ballston Apiaries, has been selling a darker toned honey produced from bees ingesting buckwheat for the past several years. He advertises the product with a whimsical sign that encourages shoppers to “come over to the dark side”.

Ballston Lake Apiaries HoneyCustomers who have tried the buckwheat honey note that the flavor is deeper and richer than the more familiar lighter toned honeys. Scientists concur with these findings, and offer another reason to go over to the “dark side” – of honey, at least. Buckwheat honey is quite rich in antioxidants, and for that reason can pack the same level of nutritional punch as a tomato or single serving of a dark colored fruit.

The cancer prevention website Livestrong.com recommends buckwheat honey as a meal enhancer. The site notes that buckwheat honey contains potassium, which supports the body’s nerve, muscle, and heart functions, as well as betaine, which helps the liver function.

As sweet as honey might be, it shouldn’t replace regular servings of fruits and vegetables in a daily diet. However, scientists say, it can enhance one’s nutritional palate if it were used as a substitute sweetener for something like table sugar, which tastes good but doesn’t provide much nutritional value.

By the way, honey
Interested in cooking with buckwheat honey? Try this recipe for “halwa”, a sweet breakfast dish of South Asian and Middle Eastern derivation:


 

Halwa

Ingredients

1 cup semolina flour (or Cream of Wheat; Cream of Rice can be substituted for those with wheat allergies).

1 stick of butter (or an equivalent amount of coconut oil)

¾ cup honey

Directions

1. Melt butter over a low heat in a heavy bottomed pan.

2. Add semolina and combine with butter over low heat. Continue to cook while

stirring until the semolina turns a rosy hue.

3. Add water in ¾ cup increments, stirring so that the semolina absorbs the water.

About 3 to 3-1/2 cups of water will be needed.

4. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally and adding water to prevent mixture from

drying, for about 30 minutes.

5. Turn off heat. Stir in honey. If desired, add slivered almonds, a dash of

cardamom, and a pinch of saffron.

Filed Under: News, Seasonal Recipes Tagged With: Benefits of Honey, Buckwheat Honey, Cooking with Honey, Saratoga Farmers' Market, Saratoga Farmers' Market Recipes

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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! 

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