For years, these two Millbrook couples have shared meals together, experimenting with new recipes. There was usually a theme for the meal, which could feature a special burger, something from the smoker or a new spice combination. The men are the foodies in the group, and enjoy the friendly competition… Continue reading
There are limited government regulations surrounding “best before” dates which began to appear in Canada in the 1970’s. Foods with a shelf life of 90 days or less, except for fresh fruit and vegetables and certain other products, are required to have either a “best before date” or “packaged on”… Continue reading
Pictured from left to right are Lions Gary Robinson, David Goode and Steve Paul recovering from the Lions’ first breakfast event of the season. On Sunday 155 people dropped in for a meal and some fellowship. The next one is scheduled for November 26th, from 8:30 to noon at the… Continue reading
Millbrook residents Wendy and Mark Bannerman will take ownership of the beloved restaurant on November 27thwith current owners Colin Hall and Deanna Bell helping with a transition until Christmas. The Bannermans are experienced retailers with businesses in Peterborough and Toronto. They look forward to having a new business closer to… Continue reading
Millbrook and District Food Share volunteers are getting organized for this year’s Christmas Hamper program which distributes hampers each year to local families. Hampers are prepared for registered recipients and include non-perishable food items, fresh local produce and a protein voucher for Foodland. Please note that vouchers for children will… Continue reading
These containers pictured left, called Moluks, have been at the Transfer Station for several months now. They are managed by Peterborough County, and their contents are disposed of at the County composting facility at Harper Rd. The objective is to extend green waste collection to residents outside the Millbrook village,… Continue reading
Clarke’s Café closed its doors last weekend and a new venture will take over in the coming weeks. As staff at the café said their fond farewells to the customers, they also announced that four of them will continue to operate a café operating out of Champion’s Diner and Pizzeria… Continue reading
Early in September, Norm Lamothe hosted another educational session in partnership with the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Associations at the family farm in Cavan. Roughly forty farmers, mostly young and female, joined the tour to learn about Norm’s latest experiment has he continues to explore ways to make their… Continue reading
Igor and Inna Trotchine bring a taste of Russia to the Millbrook Farmers’ market, where they sell a variety of products including sweet and savoury perogies. The varieties range from the traditional potato-cheese and potato-mushroom combinations to a sweet peach version. There are also cabbage rolls that are sold cold… Continue reading
