Tag: food
Results are in for Maple Syrup Competition
On June 5th, the Millbrook Agricultural Society hosted its first Maple Syrup Competition conducted remotely. Despite the lack of an audience, the event attracted seventeen entries. Dave Brackenridge brought years of maple syrup…
Lions’ Breakfast a Big Hit
Last month the Millbrook and District Lions’ Club resurrected their monthly breakfast in a COVID-friendly way, offering drive-through service of peameal bacon on a bun. Demand exceeded their expectations, prompting a return visit to…
Supporting Local Artisans and Craftspeople
As you can imagine, when you buy from big retailers, already wealthy shareholders and overpaid executives barely even notice. It is a very different experience for local artisans, a customer really does count and is…
Nourishing the Body and Soul
Spring Bloom Orchard is a new family farm operation launched in the fall of 2019 by Amanda Rice and her father on Carmel Line in the fall of 2019. As the name suggests, the…
Wild Ginger Farmstead Joins Producers Satisfying Appetites for Local Food
After working several years at a local market garden operation, Harmony Evans decided to go out on her own. Recognizing the growing appetite for local food, last year she took the plunge on a…
New Methods for Over The Top Cattle Company
For more than 150 years, the Sutcliffe family have raised cattle in the area. Tyler and Ashley Sutcliffe are continuing the family tradition on the hundred acre farm Called Over the Top Cattle Company…
Get to Know Your Food Producers at the Millbrook Farmers’ Market
NEXT MARKET: June 27th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM From cash crops and dairy to livestock and produce, Canada has a long history of feeding the world. So what does that mean to our…
New Bakery Joins Millbrook Farmer’s Market
Like many youngsters, Megan Deeth began developing her baking skills on weekends helping her Mom bake anything and everything- from basic banana bread to more elaborate cakes and pies. Her fascination with the magic…
Building Community at the Farmers’ Market
Farmers’ markets have historically been important social and economic institutions in our communities and remain so today. For many of us, farmer’ markets offer an opportunity for social connection, community building and provide hope…