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Bicycle-Powered Authentic Corn Tortillas Come to Lakefield Farmers' Market

Bicycle-Powered Authentic Corn Tortillas
Friday, August 19, 2011

Bicycle-Powered Authentic Corn Tortillas Come to Lakefield Farmers' Market     

Next Thursday, August 25, The Lakefield Farmers' Market will be hosting ChocoSol's Mexican inspired, bicycle-powered, Fresh Corn Tortilla Project.  Using local heirloom corn and a Slow Food mentality, this project will be serving tortillas and quesadillas the way they were intended to be eaten; from nixtamalized corn, freshly ground, freshly prepared with local organic toppings, and of course freshly eaten. These gluten-free delicacies are showcasing the bounty from the...

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Welcome to Gisele Roy

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Gisele Roy, a verified MyPick vendor, will be bringing her fresh seasonal produce to market until the end of the market season.  Her products can be found at the Trackers Drift stall alongside the products of Katie Jackson.  Welcome Gisele!

Last Day for Ginger Beer, Pestos, and Dried Herbs

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Bea Chan, who has been manning the Lunar Rhythm Gardens stall at the market all season, is heading back to university.  Aug 11 will be her last day to sell her popular pestos and gingerbeer at the market though these items can be ordered directly from Bea at bumblebea-x@hotmail.com or 705-652-0059.  Lunar Rhythm Gardens will continue to be at market to supply customers with local fresh seasonal vegetables and meat.

Fiona McNestry of Stoney Lake Bakery heading back to University

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Sunday, August 7, 2011

Fiona's last day at market for this year is Aug. 11.  We'll miss her and her amazing food!  We wish you all the best, Fiona, as you head back to University.

Master Quilter Jane Burke Displaying Quilt Collection at Market Aug 11

Master Quilter Jane Burke
Sunday, July 31, 2011

On Thursday, August 11 (weather permitting), Jane Burke, an avid quilt collector and historian, brings her beautiful collection of antique quilts to the Lakefield Farmers' Market.  The rich and colourful display features over 25 quilts, with pieces ranging from the 1860's to the present. 

Burke, past president of the Mississauga Quilters Guild began quilting as a therapy for burnout in 1991.  She has made about a hundred quilts and specializes in hand appliquéd original designs.  Her collection of quilts includes the absurd, the unusual, the fabulous and quilts with amazing stories...

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Genetically-modified Sweet Corn

Friday, July 29, 2011

Genetically Modified Sweet Corn is being sold in Canada.  If avoiding genetically modified foods is important to you, consider asking the farmer you buy from the following:

Q1.  Does your sweet corn have insect protection? Is it resistant to cornborer or earworm?

o   The GM sweet corn is sold under the brand name "Attribute" from Rogers which is owned by the biotech company Syngenta.

o   The GM sweet corn is genetically modified to be toxic to the European corn borer and corn earworm.

o   The GM technology that makes the plant...

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Fresh squeezed lemonade at the market!

Fresh squeezed lemonade
Friday, July 29, 2011

Kawartha Kettle Corn is selling deliciously refreshing, made on the spot, fresh squeezed lemonade at the market now.  Here I am enjoying a swig!

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Lakefield Local Harvest

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Have you purchased your ticket for the Lakefield Local Harvest? 

The Lakefield Farmers' Market is delighted to support the Lakefield Local Harvest on Sunday, August 14.  This year's Local Harvest includes a brunch for families as well as the amazing dinner offered in previous years.  Most of the food being served has been sourced from vendors at the Lakefield Farmers' Market, so you know you're getting local and fresh.  Tickets are on sale now at the market table on Thursdays as well as at Happenstance Books and Yarns.  Cost of tickets is $30 for a family of 4 for brunch and $25...

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Rave Reviews for Our Own Martin Carbajal of La Mesita

Friday, July 15, 2011

Here's a rave review of Martin's cooking.  We're lucky to have you at our market, Martin.

Authentic Mexican Cuisine to Enjoy at Home

Written by Anna Russell,  Firehouse Gourmet

July 14th at the Market

Friday, July 15, 2011

Today was another warm, sunny day for the market.  We've been pretty lucky this year...I can remember the crazy wind and pouring rain of last year!  I made some artisanal purchases today--a pair of beautiful green felted wool slippers from Donna Southern for $30 and a charming multi-media print of an old couple in their bathing suits for $12.  I'm going to frame it and hang it beside my Diane Fitzpatrick print of a hooked rug that she did of 3 old ladies in their bathing suits.  I'm so lucky to have this market with these exceptional vendors in my little town.

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