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| Shop & Eat Local at the Caledon Farmers' Market | | | The Caledon Farmers' Market is a fantastic way to find a variety of healthy foods and to support local growers, producers and artisans.
 Our food vendors feature high quality products that represent the best of the season, including: organic vegetables, fruit, lamb and other meats, honey, baked goods, fudge and chocolate products, and herbs and live plants. Our artisan vendors offer an intriguing range of wares; ranging from clothing and unique glasswork. And, there is always something for the kids to enjoy. Shoppers are welcome every Thursday between 3:00 and 7:00pm until October 7. Activities for Thursday, July 15 - Kale Cooking Ideas with FREE samples
- Make-Your-Own "Local" Salad Dressing ($2) at the Eat Local Caledon booth
- My Pet Rock at the Kids' Craft Table
Activities for Thursday July 22
- Storytime with the Caledon Library in the children's section from 4 - 5pm
- Colouring and "Bumblebee Bookmarks" crafts at the children's craft table
- More cooking demos and FREE samples
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To visit our Facebook Profile page click HERE. |
| Vendors at the Caledon Farmers' Market | | |
Whether it is food or crafts, at the Caledon Farmers' Market we are fortunate to have vendors selling the highest quality products. In each newsletter we'll feature three of our vendors.
LBLU Apparel
 Simran Jassal is a local designer trained in textile technology and fashion design. LBLU Apparel, the label under which she designs her clothing line, is the outcome of her two passions, design and caring for the environment.
Simran states, "As a mother of a young daughter it was only natural for me to start with clothing for young girls. All the clothing I design is hand-printed using an eco-friendly process and I am moving towards all organic clothing." Due to popular demand they will soon be adding a ladies line as well.
LBLU believes in supporting local community and those in need. In keeping with their guiding vision, they give 10% of our sales to Kidz in Camp - organized by Caledon Community Services. Simran adds, "LBLU's mission to be a socially responsible company means that the clothing is developed both overseas and locally."
 "It's addictive. Looking after bees is something that gets into your blood" says Randy Leitch, proprietor of Leitch's Honey.
His own love affair began at a 4-H Club 35 years ago, and today he manages some 250 hives throughout Caledon and Dufferin. Each hive has a possible yield of 100-150 pounds of honey, so yes, he is a "buzzy" bee-keeper!
Did you know that there are more than 300 flavours and shades of honey? That's right. Flower nectar, the sweet liquid gathered by bees, determines the honey's flavour and colour. In general the darker the honey, the more bold the taste.
Passionate about the health benefits of hive products, Randy advises that "a spoonful of honey before bed helps ensure sleep and nourishes the brain."
M&B Alchemy
 All Raw! All Organic!
Feeling and looking good, and staying young is what Mark and Bridgitte are all about! "We grow the best Sprouts (sunflower, pea, buckwheat and wheatgrass), make Hand-Crafted E3live-BrainON Bad-ass Chocolate, sell local and exotic Superfoods and gladly share cutting-edge anti-aging information that is actually thousands of years old."
Mark and Bridgitte have a combined 23 years of research, education and personal experience into looking young and feeling good.
Mark is a registered holistic nutritionist with two young vegan (and mostly raw food eating) children. Bridgitte is a master of transition with four kids, and proudly states "My girls are 100% vegetarians.... and everyone drinks their daily sprout green juice and superfood smoothies and other vegan concoctions we create." Mark has been growing sprouts and eating lots of them since 2004, Bridgitte since 2007. "We began growing and selling sprouts and making chocolate together in 2009." |
| Cash, Credit & Interac Options Available at the Market | | |
Some of our vendors, particularly those that you may want to make a substantial purchase from, are now offering alternatives to paying cash.
Speers Farms - beef (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, & Interac)
Arthur Greenhouses - plant material and vegetables (VISA & MasterCard)
We will continue to promote cash transactions, as most of our vendors can only accept cash.
However, if you are interested in making a purchase of the products listed above, it helps to know that there are other payment options. |
| Featured Recipe - Kale Chips | |
Kale contains so many health-promoting properties that it can be considered a "superfood".
It is a highly nutritious with powerful antioxidant properties, and is very high in beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin. Kale is also rich in calcium.
This leafy green (or purplish) vegetable is a popular ingredient in salads and soups, but did you know that Kale Chips also make a delicious and nutritious snack?
By following this simple recipe below (courtesy of the Caledon Countryside Alliance) you can discover how something so good for you can also be incredibly pleasing to your palate.
Kale Chips
 Preparation Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Time: approximately 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch of kale
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp salt
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 200°F.
- Wash kale thoroughly and let dry.
- Tear kale away from stem. Each kale leaf should be torn into about 6 or eight pieces.
- Place kale, salt, olive oil and lemon juice into a bowl and mix together with your hands, gently massaging the kale with the oil, lemon and salt.
- Lay kale out on a cookie sheet or pizza pan.
- Place in oven and set timer for 30 minutes. At 30 minutes, remove from oven and gently unstick kale from pan (if it has stuck) and return to oven for another 10-15 minutes until kale is dry and crispy.
- Allow to cool and enjoy!
NOTE: These chips can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
One of the great things about this basic recipe is that, while it is great on its own, you can experiment by adding cheese, curry, seasoning salt or other spices to find your favourite flavour profile. And, if you are feeling like something a little more decadent, you can also enhance the experience by enjoying them with salsa, sour cream and your favourite chip dips. |
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| Did You Know? | | |
 Here are some interesting facts about Ontario Farms and Farmers' Markets...
Ontario Farmers' Markets generate $1.9 billion in economic impact yearly.
50% of Farmers' Market vendors create up to five (5) jobs due to their participation in Farmers' Markets.
On average, each Ontario farming family produces enough food to feed over 120 people for an entire year. ( www.farmsfoodfun.com)
47% of Farmers' Market vendors earn more than half their annual income at Farmers' Markets.
There are 10,000 FEWER farms in Ontario than just 10 years ago! Farmers' Markets are a great place to find nutritious, delicious and locally-produced foods for you and your family - not to mention an important way to support local farmers and help keep them farming. ( www.growourfarms.ca) |
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