Irene Rudigier shakes her head in amazement at how things turn around in life. At her booth in the Millbrook Market, she offers produce that she shunned as a child: things like celeriac, Jerusalem artichoke and horseradish. Growing up in Germany, these items were commonplace, and found in backyard gardens. … Continue reading
If you haven’t yet been to the Millbrook Farmers’ Market, here are a few reasons to whet your appetite. The produce at the market is fresh – often picked that very morning. It is at or very near its peak of ripeness. If you haven’t eaten farm fresh produce before,… Continue reading
While Clement Poultry and Orchards may be a recent addition to our local farmers’ market, they are not new to the business. This family farm has been owned and operated in the Newcastle area by the Clement family since 1948. The family also operates booths at the Friday Oshawa and… Continue reading
There’s been a lot in the news lately about local food and farming and so last week’s celebrations for Ontario’s fifth annual Local Food Week seems perfectly timed to promote the good things that are grown, made and harvested right here in Peterborough and in Ontario. I am hoping that… Continue reading
“July is payday.” Bob Thomson in The New Victory Garden This is the time of year when I’m glad I braved the clouds of blackflies in the spring and managed to get the vegetables planted. I have no regrets about cutting back on what I grow. It’s a relief to… Continue reading
He’s known as the Doughnut Guy, and he’s okay with that. Jeremy Riel is a new vendor at the monthly Millbrook Farmers’ Market, offering more than a dozen varieties of luscious, hand-made doughnuts and French pastries. Equipped with training from Ottawa’s Cordon Bleu school, he has been selling his generous-sized… Continue reading
Pastry Peddler baker Brad — got his creative juices flowing to develop a tart for the 4th Line Theatre as their contribution to this year’s largest Butter Tart Tour christened Arts ‘n Tarts. Last year, the popular Kawartha Butter Tart tour adopted a Canada 150 theme launching a Canadiana collection… Continue reading
Last month, Council agreed to host a harvest dinner event to celebrate the township’s rural heritage and local agricultural producers. The event will also be a fundraising opportunity in support of the Community Centre project. It is scheduled to take place on September 22nd, on Kings Street. Organizers Councilors Belch,… Continue reading
With a background in grain crops, Jamie Ferguson transitioned his farming business into vegetables four years ago, and the Ferguson family is now firmly ensconced in the market gardening. They have also taken over the seasonally operated Garden Hill Market which has been operating for more than 40 years. The… Continue reading
