In this spirit, we now have Mapleton's organic ice cream in chocolate, vanilla with chocolate chips, strawberry, cappuccino, ginger and lemon frozen yogurt. As of this writing, we have organic sweet cherries and wee baskets of fresh picked organic raspberries too. Strawberries have passed us, but if you haven't had your fill, stop in at the Ginger Press for homemade local strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream. I've tested it for you - twice.

Last weekend was so much fun. Thanks to Sean for bringing us "the ladies" in their travelling chalet coop. One even left me a fresh-laid egg! And thanks to Robin who made the most amazing and delicious scrambled eggs. Through the morning he used some of his chutneys, Axel's feta cheese in olive oil, sour cream and a touch of Uncle Richard's maple barbecue sauce. He cooked the eggs in our Ontario sunflower oil. Congratulations to Rebecca Singbeil who won a dozen eggs a week until Christmas!

If you want more of Robin's cooking, join us for his curry and stay to watch three episodes of the hilarious British sit-com "Black Books" on Wednesday, July 22 at the Downtown BookStore - call 372-9760 to reserve your spot.

Thanks too to Gord and Nancy Brown who barbecued their yummy sausages and pork chops to sample with all our barbecue sauces. Gord had to go for more stock after customers had a taste.

Kristine's golden beets didn't last long last week, but I have it on good authority there will be more, along with absolutely beautiful rainbow chard. What else will come out of the garden, I'll have to wait patiently for tomorrow to find out. If you're looking for a weekly supply of fresh organic vegetables, ask me for information about Twin Creeks Organics, Saugeen River CSA or Persephone Gardens.

Coming off the wonderful success of the Wiarton Market's Strawberry Social, Laura is concentrating on her jam making. This week it's rosemary jelly, fulfilling a promise to an Around the Sound customer who loves it with chicken breast.

Trudy's rhubarb concentrate will be back in the store this week along with her other goodies. Trudy's Country Kitchen is the subject of the most recent episode of Jon and Michal's Around the Sound vignettes. See them all and meet our producers at www.youtube.com/aroundthesoundfood.

Kelsey wants me to thank you for your patience as she learns the idiosyncracies of her new oven - what it likes to bake best and where it needs coaxing. It certainly knows how to make spelt loaves and sticky buns! Every producer in the store is working to make his or her product the best it can be, so please accept a replacement if anything is not up to your expectations.

On the recommendation of Susan (my Friday Elf Extraordinaire and excellent store tour guide) I have a new favourite breakfast. Start with a plain creamy yogurt - we now have your choice of cow, sheep and goat - and drizzle on a little of Gayl and Dick's maple syrup. Then sprinkle on some granola - we have three choices there too. Sean's is unsweetened and has raisins, Kelsey's has currants and dried apples, and Marketside makes theirs with cranberries and nuts. All three use GrassRoots local oats.

For those of you come without, we still have "proudly made in Canada" paper bags, and we now also have Bio-Bags. Made of non-genetically modified corn, the breathable bags will keep your veggies fresh in the fridge, and when you are finished with them they are completely compostable. We also sell them in packages of twenty-five. For our dog- and planet-lovers we have compostable doggie-do bags too.

Aiyana has created a new natural insect repellent for us, so remember to take it along when you're out enjoying this beautiful weekend. And if you play too hard, Angela has all-natural healing salves for sore muscles or scrapes.

Around the Sound Local Food Market is open Thursday and Friday 10 until 7 and Saturday 10 until 4. Come by for a cold drink and a chat. We're at 972 1st Avenue West, just a block north of the Tom Thomson gallery. There's lots of parking in the rear.
Call if you need anything - 519-370-2333
aroundthesoundfood.com

See you soon.
Anne