Each day counting down to the announcement of the Minnesota Book Awards, we highlight one of the thirty-two finalists. Today we feature 2015 Minnesota finalist Tricia Cornell.
A Delicious Guide to Minnesota Farmers Markets
Minnesota Farmers Market Cookbook: A Guide to Selecting and Preparing the Best Local Produce with Seasonal Recipes from Local Chefs and Farmers by Tricia Cornell
Published by: Voyageur Press
Category sponsored by Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
The arrival of warm weather means the return of farmers markets to Minnesota communities. In the last fifteen years, the number of Minnesota markets has tripled—currently there are over 160 of them. This cookbook and helpful guide features a listing of the farmers markets in the state as well as a map of their locations. The recipes are organized alphabetically by ingredient, along with tips for buying, cleaning, cooking and storing each item. Local chefs and farmers contributed more than 80 recipes ranging from the familiar (Eggplant Parmesan) to the exotic (Kohlrabi Coconut Soup). With appetizers, soups, salads, sides, main dishes, desserts, and more, the Minnesota Farmers Market Cookbook provides the information needed to take advantage of the best that Minnesota’s farmers markets have to offer.
About the author:
Tricia Cornell contributes to the food blog The Heavy Table and is the author of a number of books on local travel and food, including Eat More Vegetables: Making the Most of Your Seasonal Produce (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2012). She has also written for Minnesota Monthly, City Pages, and Experience Life. Tricia lives, writes, cooks, and eats in Minneapolis with her husband and two children.
In the media:
Fresh and Local Podcast with Tricia Cornell
MinnPost Interview with Tricia Cornell
Join us at the Awards Gala!
Award winners will be announced at the 27th Annual Minnesota Book Awards Gala on Saturday, April 18 at the historic St. Paul Union Depot. The opening reception begins at 7 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 and are available by visiting www.thefriends.org/gala.
Have you read Minnesota Farmers Market Cookbook? What are your thoughts? We welcome your comments!