Tag: food
Harvest Market Celebrations Sunday August 28
I can’t believe that there are only three more markets left this season. How can that be? I was only just anticipating the start of another great season of eating local, courtesy of the…
Rollies Brings Asian Inspired Flair to the Millbrook Market Offerings
With an extensive list of menu options, Rollies brings fresh, original dishes to the Millbrook Market, and the owners set their menu according to the weather conditions expected for market day. Last week, with…
Strawberry Market June 26
Strawberry season is coming. And strawberries are coming to the Millbrook Farmers’ Market on Sunday, June 26th. We will be hosting a special strawberry tea to celebrate. As well as lots of fresh strawberries,…
The Need to Pump Iron
Some years ago, chronic fatigue haunted me every day. I’d go to sleep early but had difficulty getting out of bed twelve hours later. I would then have to nap later in the afternoon.…
Aunt Laura’s Tea Room
By Karen Graham A traditional red brick Ontario farm house on the south side of Highway 7A in Bethany has housed a bustling business since 1983. The home has been in the Morton family…
For Smooth Sailing, Tune Up Your Bike for Spring
Before you dust out your bike and hit the Peddles and Pastry route, you might want to give your wheels some TLC so the only stops you make are ones you choose. The local hills…
Which wheat? Winter, Spring, Red or White, Hard or Soft?
While many farmers are hoping this recently arrived fine weather continues to dry out and warm up the soil so they can start planting, some crops have been in the ground since September. Winter…
A Place Where Everybody Knows Their Names – George and Marion Corfe Serve up Smiles at the Millbrook Arena
By Lynn Osborne One of the consistent features of the Millbrook arena is the sight of George and/or wife Marion working behind the concession stand with a smile on their faces waiting to serve.…
Spring Changes at the Pastry Peddler
With the arrival of spring, comes gardening, dining al fresco, Blue Jays’ games, soccer and….construction! At one of our local eateries, the Pastry Peddler, owners Deanna and Colin are ready to serve with their…