Market Times - February 20, 2012
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Market Times Monday, February 20, 2012 |
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Market News Come to the Sorauren Farmers' Market to spend Family Day with the kids! If the weather's appropriate, the skating rink will be open too. Come for the friends and family, but stay for the food! This week at the market, you can munch on fresh corn tortillas, mini-pizzas, soups, rotis and sandwiches, and much more. You'll still find lots of cabbages, sprouts, potatoes, beets, winter greens, tofu, cheeses, bread, and all sorts of baked treats. Deer Valley Farms is bringing breakfast sausages, perfect for the little ones. And for more grown-up appetites, they have venison sausages in flavours like garlic, honey garlic, as well as elk sausages in italian and oktoberfest style. And until Forbes Wild Foods returns, Growing Spaces will continue to bring local maple syrup to the market. They also have tons of great pickles, jams, jellies, and preserves... delish! There was an article published in The Star this past week which compares the health and safety regulations of farmers' markets and grocery stores. An interesting read, Anne Freeman of the Dufferin Grove Farmers' Market points out that farmers who sell at markets are more meticulous about their products and since their livelihoods rely on satisfied customers, it is in their own best interest to have high standards.
These Are The People In Your Neighbourhood A new section of our newsletter introducing you to There is a common thread that links all of the people I've met at the market. They can be from anywhere in the world but are joined together here. Ece Aksakoglu was born in Aydın, Turkey and came to Toronto less than a year ago. And she is a wonderful addition. Ece is leaving our family for more Canadian adventures, this time in her husband's home town of Montreal. More skating?!.... (continue reading)
WEFC News
The Co-op is delighted to welcome Michael Chudy as our new Financial Coordinator. Michael has already become a key part of the team; he has solid experience with finances for new and small organizations, as well as a diversity of experience in programming, business management and organic farming. If you see him around, please welcome him to our community!
At The Cannery
For more info and to register click here. ------ Get Involved with the Co-op There are many opportunities for volunteers at the WEFC -- you can sign up to join the volunteer pool, and tell us what you'd like to do. To support your co-op financially you can donate online now.   ----- For more events and information check these out: Garden Jane Gardening and Local Food Events This Weekend: ChocoSol Traders will be helping to kick off the Mayan Exhibit this weekend at the ROM. Come and learn about Ancient Mayan traditions, taste the food of the gods, and see how ChocoSol continues to honor Mayan traditions through their chocolate. This Saturday (Feb 18th): The Canadian Organic Growers Conference is happening at the University of Toronto Conference Centre. Presented in partnership with the Big Carrot, this conference will discuss organic foods, sustainable practices, environmental awareness, and much more. Free organic lunch included. |
THIS WEEK AT THE MARKET Alli's Baked Goods Augie's Ice Pops + Soups Bees Universe Bizjak Farms Choco Sol Deer Valley Farm de Floured De La Terre Bakery Field Sparrow Farms Fish Shak Fisherfolk Sustainably-caught, fresh and frozen fish and seafood Greengate Farm Growing Spaces Preserves, jams, soup, and gluten-free bean burgers Kind Organics Monforte Dairy Ying Ying Soy Food
Farmers' Market Recipe:
Chocolate or cacao is the secret ingredient in this hearty Mexican-style chili. Try it with either ground beef or tofu, and throw in your favourite seasonal veggies. |
Our next canning workshop on Wednesday February 22nd, has moved locations! It will be held at 