I had an unusual call from the folks running the Cancer Society's Relay for Life this Friday night. They're going to have a zucchini sculpture contest during the night and they were looking for the necessary medium. If you'd like to bring in a zucchini for the cause, I'll make sure it gets to the event.

Now, what's in the store this week. The fruit continues to make the back room smell sweet - apples and pears from Soundview and Silver Dollar, Redskin peaches and Stanley plums - that purple on the outside amber on the inside variety that makes THE best plum desserts.

I'm going in the morning to Saugeen River CSA (Community Shared Agriculture) to pick up some beautiful bio-dynamically grown vegetables - beets, zucchini, tomatoes, onions and basil. Interestingly, although it was not a requirement, all the vegetable growers who have chosen to sell at Around the Sound through the season have also made the choice to garden/farm without chemical fertilizers and sprays. Twin Creeks, Saugeen River, Wolf Rover, Hemstock Mill, Persephone Market Garden, Bayview Organics, the Andersons - They are all committed to the continuous improvement of their land and their produce, and we all benefit.

Axel Meister(Susan always calls him "the famous Axel" because I introduce him as the very first commercial dairy sheep farmer in North America) is bringing his delicious sheep yogurt, feta and pecorino tomorrow. He is also bringing more small lamb pies and lamb sausage in two flavours - cranberry with pistachios, and rosemary.

Not to be outdone, Brenda Forsyth has brought some beautiful lamb too, including a frenched rack, two packages of shanks, and some marinated lamb. None of this will last long! Brenda is also back with her spelt crust organic chicken pies.

Pat from Finch Haven Orchards in Clarksburg is bringing sparkling ciders - apple, apple raspberry and apple cranberry. She's also bringing black currant jam - my favourite - to add to our amazing jam shelves.

There will be some new treats in the order that arrives about noon on Friday - I've ordered capers for those who enjoy that little bite with Winston's smoked Atlantic salmon or rainbow trout. In the dairy department I've added some regional Brie, some Woolwich Dairy cheddars and Mapleton's Organic low-fat strawberry yogurt. In the freezer, look for Mapleton's frozen lemon yogurt and a mixed berry sorbet.

And the ultimate treat - Theo's Belgian chocolate sauce is in the cooler. She spreads it on toast - now that would be a reason to get up in the morning.

Around the Sound is open from 10 until 7 Thursday and Friday and 10 until 4 on Saturday at 972 1st Avenue West.

Bring a friend who has never been to the store this week and introduce him/her to me and I'll give you both 10% off your order. How good is that?

See you soon.
Anne

519-370-2333
aroundthesoundfood.com