Back Mountain Micro Blog

The Best Clean Dark Chocolate: Cacao, Honey, Microgreens, and Sea Salt

The Best Clean Dark Chocolate: Cacao, Honey, Mi...

Most dark chocolate marketing sounds dreamy—but the labels and lab reports can feel confusing. This post explains what we mean by clean dark chocolate, why we chose just five real...

The Best Clean Dark Chocolate: Cacao, Honey, Mi...

Most dark chocolate marketing sounds dreamy—but the labels and lab reports can feel confusing. This post explains what we mean by clean dark chocolate, why we chose just five real...

Calendula Edible Flowers 101: Flavor, Pairings, and Simple Ways to Serve Them

Calendula Edible Flowers 101: Flavor, Pairings,...

If you have ever opened a container of edible flowers and wondered whether they were still okay, calendula is a great place to start learning. This guide walks through what...

Calendula Edible Flowers 101: Flavor, Pairings,...

If you have ever opened a container of edible flowers and wondered whether they were still okay, calendula is a great place to start learning. This guide walks through what...

Real Ingredients, Real Imperfections: Understanding Bloom on Chocolate

Real Ingredients, Real Imperfections: Understan...

If you've ever opened a package of dark chocolates and noticed a white, dusty film, you're not alone. Here's what chocolate bloom is, why it happens, and what to do...

Real Ingredients, Real Imperfections: Understan...

If you've ever opened a package of dark chocolates and noticed a white, dusty film, you're not alone. Here's what chocolate bloom is, why it happens, and what to do...

Pea Shoots 101: Sweet, Tender Greens That Brighten Everyday Meals

Pea Shoots 101: Sweet, Tender Greens That Brigh...

Pea shoots capture the flavor of a just-picked garden pea in a tangle of sweet, tender greens. In this second feature in our product highlight series, we slow down with...

Pea Shoots 101: Sweet, Tender Greens That Brigh...

Pea shoots capture the flavor of a just-picked garden pea in a tangle of sweet, tender greens. In this second feature in our product highlight series, we slow down with...

Sprouts vs. Microgreens vs. Baby Greens: What’s the Difference?

Sprouts vs. Microgreens vs. Baby Greens: What’s...

If you’ve ever stood in front of a market table or scrolled online and wondered, “Are these sprouts, microgreens, or just tiny salad greens?” you’re not alone. We hear all...

Sprouts vs. Microgreens vs. Baby Greens: What’s...

If you’ve ever stood in front of a market table or scrolled online and wondered, “Are these sprouts, microgreens, or just tiny salad greens?” you’re not alone. We hear all...

Local Markets, Local Neighbors: Join Us at Ag Fest at Hilltop Farms Marketplace

Local Markets, Local Neighbors: Join Us at Ag F...

We first got to know the Hilltop Farms Marketplace family in 2024, and it didn’t take long to see how much they love farming and want to support their local...

Local Markets, Local Neighbors: Join Us at Ag F...

We first got to know the Hilltop Farms Marketplace family in 2024, and it didn’t take long to see how much they love farming and want to support their local...