Welcome to the Summer 2016 issue of The Share, a quarterly gathering of Wedge news and nourishment. View the Summer 2016 Share PDF Back to Summer 2016 Share articles

Like afternoon thunderstorms and the shimmering trails of lightning bugs, campfires are an essential part of summers in Minnesota. And no campfire is complete without the sweet, sticky finale of a s’more (or three)! But before the treats can be assembled and scarfed down, there’s the tricky business of marshmallow toasting. Luckily, with a little…  Read More →

Q: “I’m wondering if we can we expect local organic strawberries this year? I know they must be grown somewhere around here, but they seem so rare in co-ops and farmers markets. Why is that?” — Fiona, Bloomington A: Great question, Fiona! Your observations are indeed astute; the elusive organic strawberry is a glistening rare ruby…  Read More →

Q: “I love cooking with fresh herbs in the summer, but I always feel like I use just a little and throw the rest away. Do you have any tips for storing or using herbs so I can stop being so wasteful?” — Hannah, St. Louis Park A: Great question! There are few things as inspiring…  Read More →

Take your meal outside and enjoy a summer picnic with fresh produce from the Wedge! Don’t forget something cold to drink.

We Americans like our fish. We just don’t want it looking up at us from the dinner plate. Whole fish make us squeamish; with the skin and face and tail left on it still looks like a living, swimming creature. But by always opting for neat, featureless filets we’re missing out on more than a…  Read More →