Deana Huntsbarger is a new vendor at the Millbrook Market offering selections small-batch cheeses from five small producers across Ontario, including Hope Co-op of Aylmer Bushgarden of Elgin, Fifth Town of Picton, Gunn’s Hill of Woodstock BackForty of Lanark and Crossroad of Norwich. The selections are produced from cow, goat,… Continue reading
Thirty vendors filled the parking lot of the Old Millbrook School last Sunday at the May Farmers’ Market. As sunny skies and warmer temperatures prevailed, exuberant shoppers scooped up a wide array of local products, including newly bottled maple syrup, preserves, Ontario cheeses, wine, fresh meats and, of course, baked… Continue reading
If attendance at our first market in April was any indication, this will be a spectacular market season. Threats of rain, snow and high winds gave way to a (mostly) sunny day and people came out in droves. Clearly, we were all suffering from cabin fever and were more than… Continue reading
Come hungry next month to the Millbrook Farmers’ Market where you can dine on brunch items prepared before your eyes by one of the new vendors, Kitchen Farmacy. Working the grill is Red Seal Chef Josh Keepfer working his magic and he prepares traditional Canadian brunch offerings with a European… Continue reading
Merridy Senior and Eben Hancock have been operating their local organic farm on the edge of Millbrook for six years now, and their business continues to evolve as they seek new ways to grow. Theirs is a traditional mixed farm operation on 100 acres, but most of their labour happens… Continue reading
Pictured are visitors to the Staples’s property where they saw modern production of that sweet syrup during the local maple event last month. Despite poor maple harvesting weather, the sun broke out for the event. More than 100 people dropped by Red Mill Maple Syrup’s location on Deyell Line,… Continue reading
A group of local Maple Syrup producers are joining forces to host another Maple Day on April 7th. All participating producers will open the doors to their sugar shacks between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm and invite you to come with your family to walk a sugar… Continue reading
Here we grow again! The Millbrook Farmers’ Market is gearing up for another great season of fabulous local food, fun and entertainment for the whole family. The market runs monthly from April to October, on the 4th Sunday of the month. The first market of the year takes place on… Continue reading
Canada’s new Food Guide is a welcome update. Gone are the recommendations around serving sizes and portions. Instead, a simple picture of what a healthy meal looks like is provided. The new guide touts a more plant-based diet with a focus on three components, fruits and vegetables (50%), protein (25%),… Continue reading
