| A Thanksgiving Celebration on October 7, 2010 | |  October 7, 2010 will mark the end of the second season for the Caledon Farmers' Market.
Fittingly, on this Market day, we will be hosting a Thanksgiving Celebration, which will feature all of the following:
And, as always, our food vendors feature high-quality products that represent the best of the season, including: fruit, vegetables, lamb, beef and cured meats, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, chocolate products, herbs and plants.
Our artisan vendors offer an intriguing range of wares ~ from clothing to unique glasswork and one-of-a-kind jewellery.
ALSO - even though the Market will not be running again until June 2011, this e-newsletter will continue on a regular basis to keep you up to date with seasonal recipes, related events and more.
Stay tuned... |
| Stock-up 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.
And, given that we are in the midst of harvest season, now is a perfect time to stock-up on your favourite foods for the coming winter.
Thursday, October 7 is the last Market day for 2010, and you are invited to take advantage of what will surely be a great day for shopping because the lineup of vendors is nothing less than exceptional.
Meats:
 Meat-lovers will definitely want to check out the lamb products from Bert Nieuwenhuis and the beef products from Speers Farms. Each produces grass fed, hormone and antibiotic free meats and are able to fill large or small freezer orders.
Also, if you have a penchant for cured meats, the wide selection from Santa Maria Foods is sure to whet your appetite.
Sweets & Baked Goods:
Those who love the sweeter things in life cannot go wrong with any of the following:
 Leitch's Honey offers a broad variety of honey and honey-based products.
- The Chocolate Gallery's fudge and handmade chocolate are always a treat.
- Duffys Lane Maple offers maple syrup in a range of grades and sizes.
- Lori's Friendly Pastry will feature its line-up of delicious gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, soy-free, vegan-friendly cookies and pastries.
- The Art of the Tart has a great selection of sweet and savoury baked goods
- and Spirit Tree Estate Cidery will again offer its freshly pressed apple cider as well as its exceptional variety of cookies, scones and artisanal breads ~ prepared with organic flour and without artificial additives.
Fruits, Vegetables & Other Foods:
 The Caledon Farmers' Market also boasts an assortment of vendors that sell many different types of produce and other foods, including: - Sarete Farms sells an impressive selection of fruits & vegetables which can be canned or pickled.
- Arthur Greenhouses offers pumpkins and a modest range of vegetables, as well as a selection of perennials which will make any garden look great.
- M&B Alchemy sells sprouts and other health-promoting foods, including specialty chocolate.
- Fresh & Tasty Mushrooms offers (you guessed it) a wide variety of colourful and delicious mushrooms.
- And Agnes Catering's mouth-watering traditional home-made Polish perogies and cabbage rolls are always a favourite.
Crafts:
 And, whether you are looking for a unique gift idea or trying to get some early holiday season shopping done, our crafters offer a great selection of pottery, clothing, jewellery, stained glass, handmade soap, home décor items and much more.
There will also be activities for the kids, live entertainment and plenty of things to do, see and enjoy.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday! |
| Find the Caledon Farmers' Market on Facebook | | |
 Even though the 2010 Market Season ends on October 7th we will still be posting information regarding special events, recipes, details on the 2011 Farmers' Market season and more on our Facebook Profile page.
As such, we invite you to CLICK HERE to visit our profile and browse our photos and info. |
| Featured Recipe - Spiced Pumpkin Bread | | |
Spiced Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkins have long been a favourite food of the harvest. They are nutritious and colourful and adding them to any dish creates a wholesome and satisfying flavour - especially in baked goods.
Below are preparation instructions for making two (2) loaves of this delicious Spiced Pumpkin Bread.
However, this recipe can also be used to make delectable mini loaves or muffins.
WARNING: The aromas that emanate from your oven as this "bread" bakes will make your entire house smell irresistibly delicious. So, if you do not want unexpected visitors please ensure your windows are closed.
Ingredients:
 3 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups of pumpkin purée. (CLICK HERE for easy preparation instructions).
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Preparation:
 Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Butter and flour two 9x5x3-inch loaf pans.
- Beat sugar and oil in large bowl to blend.
- Mix in eggs and pumpkin.
- Sift flour, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, salt and baking powder into another large bowl.
- Stir into pumpkin mixture in small additions to ensure an even mixture. Mix in walnuts or pecans, if desired. (Highly recommended!!)
- Divide batter equally between prepared pans.
- Bake for about 1 hour 10 minutes - or until tester (e.g. a wooden chopstick) inserted into center comes out clean.
- Transfer to racks and let cool 10 minutes.
- Using sharp knife, cut around edge of loaves to separate them from the pans.
- Turn loaves out onto racks and let cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy OR wrap in foil and freeze for up to one (1) month.
NOTE: Like all recipes, this one is just a guideline. So, feel free to play with the ingredient measures, and the ingredients themselves (chocolate chips anyone??), to find your preferred flavour and texture.
Happy baking! |
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| Did You Know? | | |
There are few foods that are more closely associated with the autumn harvest than the Pumpkin - in North America at least.
 Here are a few interesting facts about pumpkins: - Pumpkins are members of the Squash family.
- The word pumpkin originates from the word pepon, which is Greek for "large melon". The French adapted this word to pompon, which the British changed to pumpion and later American colonists changed that to the word we use today.
- There is a wide variety of pumpkins that vary greatly in size and colour - though they all have the same basic shape and characteristics.
- Pumpkins are an excellent source of potassium and Vitamin A.
- Pumpkin flowers are edible.
- The largest pumpkin pie ever made was over five feet in diameter and weighed over 350 pounds. It used 80 pounds of cooked pumpkin, 36 pounds of sugar, 12 dozen eggs and took six hours to bake.
- In early colonial times, pumpkins were used as an ingredient for pie crusts, and not as a filling.
 Pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles and curing snake bites.
- The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,725 pounds ~ weighed at the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers GPC weigh-off in Canfield, Ohio on October 3, 2009.
- The first Jack-O-Lanterns were carved out of turnips as part of the Celtic New Year festivities that traditionally fell on October 31st. However, after the large influx of Irish immigrants to North America in the 19th century, the pumpkins were substituted due to their abundance and ease of carving.
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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 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, there are other payment options. |
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