The first good news is that we have found some more local garlic, grown on organic land in Owen Sound. The bad news is that I bought all they had left, so come along and buy some and keep it in a dark, dry spot as long as you can.
Kelsey is happy and healthy, and the bread racks will be filled once again. Ordering ahead will assure that your loved ones get their favourites. Brenda will be bringing her famous chicken noodle, lamb dizi and other soups, or use her stock as the basis for your own. We have barley and bean soupmix. One of my favourite soups can be ready in half an hour - grated carrot, finely chopped onion, canned tomatoes (we have organic Ontario tomatoes salted or unsalted), red lentils and curry to taste.
It's time for slow-cooker dinners too. Look for GrassRoots stewing beef, or the Brown's pork roasts. A dollop of the Pickle Guy's Super Sauce gives it a good kick-start of onion and garlic.
We've been starting the day with hot cereals at our house lately. Look for steel cut or flaked oats, multi-grain or spelt flakes, or Windy Hill hot mixed cereals. Add some raisins or cranberries while it cooks, then top with a drizzle of maple syrup. mmmmm.
We're getting ready to pack up and move to the new store at the end of the month, so we may not look overstocked, but please ask for anything you don't see. We've already been promised some new delights at the new store - more soups, biscotti and even, maybe, daily fresh sushi and sashimi.
The plan is to close Saturday January 23rd on 1st Avenue and be open at 685 6th Street East on Thursday the 28th. Before that there will be a work bee or two - no money, but some good food and music with good folks - just let me know if you'd like to join in.
One last thing - David Huff, Manager of Public Programs at the Tom Thomson Gallery, sent me the following invitation for any of you to attend a special screening of A Growing Season on Sunday January 10 at 2 pm in the Tom Thomson Gallery Studio. This new Canadian documentary explores how the food we eat is produced, the current state of the family farm as well as themes related to the 100-Mile Diet and perils of “globalized” food production.
The 50 minute film will be followed by a Q&A with the Directors. Admission by donation (proceeds to local foodbank)
Around the Sound Local Food Market is (still) at 972 1st Avenue West, one block north of the library.
We're open Thursday and Friday 10 until 7 and Saturday 10 until 4. Call us at 370-2333 if you need anything special.
See you soon
Anne