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| Plenty to Do, See & Sample at the Caledon Farmers' Market | | | The Caledon Farmers' Market is a fantastic way to find and sample a variety of healthy foods while supporting local growers, producers and artisans.
 Our food vendors feature high quality products that represent the best of the season, including: fruit, lamb and other meats, honey, baked goods, fudge and chocolate products, herbs and live plants, and organic vegetables. 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 29 - Make your own jar of Dill Beans ($3 charge) at the Eat Local Caledon Booth
- Vegetable Print Greeting Cards at the children's craft table
- Specialty mushrooms, home-made perogies and cabbage rolls, baked goods, CERTIFIED ORGANIC produce, artisan crafts and much, much more!
 Activities for Thursday August 5- Cooking demonstration & FREE samples from Chef Fab Natale of Soup du Jour & Chef Talk Bistro (4:00 -6:00pm
- Colouring sheets at the Kids' Craft Table
- Peach Cobbler at the Palgrave Environment Committee Booth
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| Find the Caledon Farmers' Market on Facebook | | |
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To visit our Facebook Profile page click HERE. |
| Vendors at the Caledon Farmers' Market | | |
Whether 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.
Arthur Greenhouses
 Joanna Baars and Patrick van den Eijnden started Arthur Greenhouses in 2007 after they immigrated with their family from the Netherlands ~ where they made their living producing a variety of cut-flowers, field-grown perennials and pumpkins for over 10 years.
Nowadays, Joanna and Patrick grow quality annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, planters, fresh produce, shrubs, evergreens, trees, pumpkins and cut-flowers. They also offer landscaping and garden maintenance services.
Every Thursday they bring a selection of their plants to the Caledon Farmers' Market. The load in their hard-to-miss yellow trailer depends on seasonal availability and interest, but you will always find a friendly smile and helpful gardening advice.
Final Touch (aka K&M Design)
 Krystle Copeland and Mackenzie Bisset are two creative individuals with a passion for beautiful and handmade things.
With backgrounds in fashion and the fine arts, they take inspiration from their surroundings to create stunning items and décor for your home, wedding, or other life events!
The Final Touch started as a creative outlet for two friends, and has blossomed into an online store and local services. They specialize in handmade items, wedding and baby shower décor and set-up, and personalized gifts such as paintings.
Palgrave Environment Committee
The Palgrave Environment Committee was formed in April 2007 and since that time has received two local hero awards for its initiatives towards sustainable community dinners that use local food and support local farmers.
At the Caledon Farmers' Market they sell fair trade organic coffee and chocolate, which supports overseas farming co-operatives, as well as freshly baked pies and tarts and local, seasonally-available produce that has been grown in Palgrave. Market produce includes rhubarb, garlic, potatoes, pumpkins, herbs, sunflowers and a variety of other flowers.
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| Featured Recipe - Zucchini Salsa | |
Zucchini (also known as Summer Squash) is a popular ingredient in a variety of dishes across many styles of cuisine.
 It is low in calories and contains useful amounts of folate, potassium, vitamin A and manganese, making it a wise addition for any diet.
Zucchini can be yellow, green or light green, and generally have a similar shape to a ridged cucumber, though a few varieties are available in round or bottle shapes.
Below is a simple yet delicious summer recipe for a salsa you would be proud to serve to anyone - or to keep all to yourself.
Preparation Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
 Ingredients: - 1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 tomato, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels (cut from 1 large ear of corn)
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 hot pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or basil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon or 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and give a quick mix with a spoon.
This delicious summer treat can be enjoyed with crackers, nachos, chicken, fish, or on its own as a salsa-salad. |
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| 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. |
| Did You Know? | | |
 Ontario exports more agri-food products than any other province - mostly to US markets.
North Americans have the lowest grocery bills in the world, and Canadians spend an average of 12.4% of their income on food.
Organic Farming is the fastest growing agriculture sector in Canada, though currently most organic goods sold in Canada are imported! The exception to this... Organic Dairy Products.
Approximately 180,000 people live on Ontario farms and that 92% of Ontario's farms are family owned and operated.
If just $5 per Caledon resident was spent on locally grown and/or produced foods each week, over $1.2 million per month, (and nearly $15 million per year), would be injected into the local economy. |
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