Producers Market Stories

In a new stories series, The Faces Behind the Food, we will explore the food costs around the world. Food costs are an important indicator of the balance between agricultural production and market demand around the world.

A true definition of an artisanal brand, Rocky Mountain Micro Ranch exists to give people an opportunity to learn the “why” and “how” of eating insects for nutrition and a reduced carbon footprint.

This ancient grain pasta and almond pesto recipe is inspired by the harvests of the Sicilian soil and the culinary traditions of the Italian island. Mamma mia, you will love it!

With a blend of modern and traditional practices, Pastificio Leo creates beautifully colored and uniquely shaped pastas infused with the flavors of Puglia, Italy.

If you have some time after an intense workout, it’s a great idea to prepare a protein smoothie full of the nutrients your body needs for muscle recovery.

In Sicily, the almonds appear wild, as if planted randomly and left in unkempt farms without irrigation or care. It seems the trees only receive attention for an occasional pruning and the yearly harvest. The almonds aren’t pushed to their productive limit, and in many cases, the trees simply aren’t harvested.

This crispy and chocolaty treat pulls inspiration from To Your Health & Co sprouted oats, grains, and flours.

Lentils are high in protein and carbohydrates, and so versatile that you can use them to make a variety of recipes without altering their flavor.

Expergreen produces dry farmed organic almonds in Sicily, Italy, a region where they naturally thrive, bees are happy, and farmers make a decent living.