Mill City Farmer's Market & Oktoberfest 2009

Oktober Calling

This weekend is Oktoberfest at Mill City Museum. My posting from last year was a favorite! I just cannot wait to see, taste and hear what's going on this year. Polka anyone?

(photo taken in Park Rapids, MN - 

where my husband devoured authentic German smoked pork chops and kraut for lunch!)

September Salad

One thing I've missed about June in Minnesota is the fresh lettuce. Nothing quite compares to leafy greens straight from the garden patch, so tender and flavorful early in the season. Our CSA had surprise lettuce in the box this week. Can you see my cartwheels? 

Here's my idea of a "fall harvest" salad; lettuce, white turnips, cabbage, pickled beets, tomato, red pepper, homemade garlic vinaigrette dressing and parmesean cheese. Pair this up with an Oktoberfest Bratwurst slathered with German mustard and there's no need for a bun.

"Oktober" in September

Mill City Farmer's Market with a splash of Oktoberfest is the perfect way to spend a beautiful fall Saturday; looking at organic foods, baked goods, homemade caramels and smores, Sassy Knitwear organic and recycled clothing ... and the list goes on. Most everything was very local and wonderful, especially the Tibetan Mo Mo (as in more more!) that my husband and I shared, but couldn't get enough of. 

Free micro-brewed beer samples from local breweries, fresh air, lots of music from a three-piece polka band and get this, an entire German band complete with tuba, trumpets, French horns, clarinets and a singer. I had peace coffee. This event is definitely going on our list of fall traditions right up there with several trips to the apple orchard. 

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