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 wonderful makers, bakers and growers who are the Millbrook Farmers’ Market. My anticipation though continues to… Continue reading
Kollene Drummond began her urban kitchen garden in suburban Peterborough as a way to extend her access to a variety of organic produce. She is very careful to secure local, sustainably produced ingredients to produce her original vegetarian offerings at local farmers’ markets and through her catering efforts. In her… Continue reading
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 temperatures soaring to 30 degrees, owners Katie Tompkins and Soeung Nhem kept the items to a… Continue reading
It’s Meat Your Maker day at the next Millbrook Farmers’ Market on Sunday, July 24th. At our July market, we tip our hat and celebrate our dedicated local meat producers for their significant contribution to our community. We now have vendors at our market offering a full selection of locally… Continue reading
Get ready to grow with the help of Jane and Peter Martell of Silver Creek Creations, who are joining the other vendors at our local monthly market. They established a nursery business on their property on Hutchison Drive four years ago, when they felt the grounds were safe from errant… Continue reading
Leni Rautiainen You have one final chance to get to the Millbrook Farmers’ Market this year. The last market of the season will be held this Sunday, October 25th from 10:00am to 1:30pm at the Old Millbrook School, 1 Dufferin Street. As we get ready to wrap up for another… Continue reading
Karen Graham With many years of food experience in his youth, Onafrychuk was interested in launching a business of his own to develop his own style of cooking, but was not prepared to give up his day job and take a flyer. This year he ventured into the food world… Continue reading
Karen Graham Claire Carrie spends her weekdays behind a desk keeping client and insurance company files organized, accurate and current at Bulger and Gray Insurance Brokers in Millbrook. It’s a job that requires discipline and organizations skills, but in the world of insurance administration,there is little room to flex a… Continue reading
By Karen Graham Those of you who braved the pouring rain which soaked last month’s Farmers’ Market may have been surprised to see a booth offering wine for sale. This is a recent event and part of the loosening of the rules surrounding alcohol sales in the province. It began… Continue reading
