Tag: microgreens

Upcoming

Upcoming

The Birmingham Farmers’ Market opens soon on Sunday, May 5th! We’re excited to see everyone again. There will be lots of our usual small microgreens, as well as new mixes and types for you to taste. See you on the 5th!In the meantime, if you’re 

Have You Tried Cantaloupe Microgreens?

Have You Tried Cantaloupe Microgreens?

You might be surprised, but there’s a type of tiny green plant called a microgreen that tastes like melon. It’s the cantaloupe microgreen! It’s important to pick these little greens when they are just budding, about 2 and a half inches tall, because if they 

Counting Down The Days

Counting Down The Days

We’re counting down the days until the 2024 Birmingham Farmers’ Market Season kicks off on Sunday, May 5 for its 22nd season. It’s our 5th season at Birmingham and we’re looking forward to seeing our favorite customers and friends along with meeting new ones this year. We’ll have plenty of microgreens, mushrooms and cut flowers(as the season progresses) for you.
Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, May 5th at the Market!

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

Red cabbage microgreens are tiny plants that are packed with more Vitamins C and E than the full-grown red cabbage you usually see. Not only are they super nutritious, but they also add a burst of color to your plate! To add these healthy greens 

Eat Your Broccoli!

Eat Your Broccoli!

Didn’t your mom ever say, “Eat your broccoli, it’s good for you?” She was right!!Broccoli microgreens are a potent source of Sulforaphane, a phytochemical with strong cancer-fighting properties. Sulforaphane acts as an antioxidant, neutralizing harmful free radicals caused by various environmental factors and bodily processes. 

Get Some Healthy Microgreens

Get Some Healthy Microgreens

Why Microgreens Are Healthier Than Regular Greens Like Lettuce, Spinach & Kale…

  • Their nutrient content is more concentrated
  • Their vitamin and antioxidant levels are up to 40X higher than more mature greens
  • They’re richer in macrominerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium
  • They’re richer in microminerals such as iron, zinc and copper
  • They’re richer in B vitamins, essential amino acids and folic acids

You can find our nutritious microgreens at Westborn Markets, Plum Markets, Tiger Market, Zerbos Markets, Papa Joes Gourmet Markets and online with home delivery at Market Wagon .

Meet the Chef

Meet the Chef

We’re proud to announce that we’ve partnered as a supplier with Chef Francesco Tola. Chef Francesco is a private chef. He has been a chef for over 10 years.  He was born in Italy and has cooked at  Michelin-starred restaurants around the world.  Chef Francesco’s 

Hey, Those Are Our Sunflowers!!

Hey, Those Are Our Sunflowers!!

You have to try one of Mama Vang’s FAMOUS Pad Thai rolls! One of Detroit’s most iconic dishes!! Chef Genevieve Vang, a previous James Beard semi-finalist, creates fantastic dishes at her Bangkok Street Food restaurant located in the Detroit Shipping Company’s building. Check it out!

How About a Microgreen Frittata?

How About a Microgreen Frittata?

A perfect little fritatta studded with chopped microgreens. This recipe is great as is, but you can always personalize it with sauteed peppers or onions, mushrooms, cooked bacon bits, or even smoked salmon. Add a cup of soup, or a simple salad, and you’ve got lunch!
https://www.quantummicrogreens.com/blog-1/microgreensfrittata
You can find our microgreens at any Plum Market, Westborn Markets, Papa Joes-Birmingham and Rochester, Zerbos-Livonia and Commerce or online at Market Wagon .

Check It Out!

Check It Out!

Sylvan Table’s, Vlad Matselko, is one of the featured chefs in the 2024 Guest Chefs Dinners Series at Farrand Hall this Saturday, February 24 and he’s using our microgreens in his dishes. Chef Vladislav Matselko believes that food is true love that should be shared.