Tag: food
Do you know where your beef comes from?
In Peterborough, the Cleary name might be associated with home building but before the family began that business, they were among the first famers in the Keene area. Two years ago, Chris Cleary left…
Common Ground – January 2024
“I dreamed that, as I wandered by the way, Bare Winter suddenly was changed to spring.” Shelley There have been at least three open winters in my time here in the valley. I’m grateful…
Township Donates to Millbrook & District Foodshare
At the last Council meeting in December, Council demonstrated some holiday spirit with a $2500 donation to the Millbrook and District Foodshare, accepted by the organization’s President Tamara Easto. Food insecurity is a growing…
Sandwich Sisters Making a Difference
At the beginning of the COVID pandemic, the dining rooms of shelters across the province closed to meet public health regulations. These restrictions limited the shelters’ clientele to a regular food supply, and prompted…
New Owners Take the Reins at Millbrook Valley Chocolates
The Mitchel family hopes to build on the success of former Millbrook Valley Chocolates shop owners Steve and Jackie, but let’s face it: that’s a hard act to follow. Since the shop opened in…
Millbrook Agricultural Society Recognizes Mark Brackenridge
At this week’s Annual General Meeting, Mark Brackenridge was awarded the society’s Lifetime Member award for his contributions to the organization and the Fair over the years. As he tells it, his brother Steve…
Christmas Market
On Sunday the Millbrook Farmers’ Market hosted the last event of the season, with booths inside the gymnasium at the school and in the parking lot. Sunshine and mild weather encouraged a strong turnout.…
New Partnerships Help Millbrook Food Share Reduce Food Insecurity and Food Waste
Did you know that 58% of all food produced in Canada is lost or wasted? In 2019, that represented 11.17 metric tons of food, which is the equivalent of more than 90 CN Towers. …
