Tag: food
An Open Letter to Millbrook Council, BIA and Community
I am writing on behalf of the Millbrook Farmers’ Market Management Committee to express our concern about a proposal by Mayor Scott McFadden for the BIA to host a farmers’ market downtown on Friday…
Meals on Wheels Available in Millbrook
Eating a well-balanced diet is an important part of staying healthy as we age. It can help us maintain a healthy weight, stay energized, and get the nutrients we need. It also lowers our…
New Lounge Collaboration
The Pastry Peddler has a lounge furnished by its neighbour, The Joneses. Prospective purchasers of the consignment articles can see them in context and try out the chairs and couches while enjoying delicious homemade…
The Goods on Greens: Are Prepared Salads Safe?
Who doesn’t love the convenience of purchasing prepared salads or pre-washed greens – I know I do. But recent outbreaks of human illness, including hospitalizations and deaths are raising concerns that perhaps these pre-packaged…
Educating a New Generation of Beekeepers
The Kawartha Junior Beekeepers Program was established in 2017 and is a hands-on program for children aged 9 to 14 years who are interested in learning about beekeeping. The program follows the beekeepers’ year…
Next Generation Grain Operators Invest in their Future
It’s been another challenging harvest season for local farmers, as weather has been an unusually persistent obstacle to getting corn and soybean crops to market. Congestion at the grain handler operation adds expense and…
Top Tart Winner
In September, Pastry Peddler Baker, Brad Katz’s Whiskey-infused butter tart called Saloon took top prize at the taste-off at Port Hope’s Cultivate Festival. Competing against 20 of the best butter tart bakers in Northumberland…
Pumpkin Fest 2019 🎃
The crowds poured into the Veggie Patch to get a taste of country last month at the Pumpkin Fest which featured gator rides and a petting zoo where Daphne the Alpaca enjoyed the attention.…
