Remember there's a parking lot out back - come around and see the back deck and the new, easy-open back door (thank you Glenn!)
Beside the deck is a new product from Dave and Irene McGuire in Clarksburg - biologically active compost. Did you know there are more organisms in one cubic centimetre of soil than there are people on this planet?? Think about that for a minute. The McGuire's are very excited about their certified organic compost, and they'd love to tell you about it. Come in and take a brochure from the table in the back room, and pick up a free Edible Toronto magazine and some recipes while you're there.
If you haven't been in for a while, you'll see we've knocked down my office and made a big bright room ready for the plant and produce season.
A big thank you to my friend Ron for the beautiful new children's area and the best sign ever! We're looking for child-sized food packages to fill the shelves, so please add to our collection.
I'm bringing in quality Ontario vegetables as much as I can - access is pretty limited for the little guy (that would be me) this time of year. Thanks to Brad for finding us the Ontario sweet potatoes and English cucumbers. The lettuce and basil don't seem to have held up lately, so if you've bought anything with which you were disappointed, please let me know and I will give you a replacement or refund. This applies to everything in the store - we want you to be happy with your purchases at Around the Sound.
If there's something you would like that isn't here when you visit, I'd be happy to put it aside for you and call you when I have it. (Rainbow eggs, until the "girls" decide they're in the mood to lay, may be the exception!)
Look for more treats in the front of the store. New soups from Brenda, venison from Shalom Farm, and wheat-free baking from MarJenny's are in the freezers. On Friday I'll be getting more samosas from Rocky Raccoon. Try them with Laura's thai dipping sauce or her apple rhubarb chutney.
Friday is also the day when the 2009 vintage maple syrup from Uncle Richard's will be in the store.

Around the Sound Local Food Market is open Thursday and Friday from 10 until 7 and Saturday 10 until 4.
972 1st Avenue West, Owen Sound - same street as the library. 519-416-3663 aroundthesoundfood.com
See you there!
Anne