My apologies, yet again, to anyone who did not receive the newsletter last week. The program sends them in batches, and for reasons unknown it sometimes gets bored and quits without giving me any opportunity to finish the job. My web provider is discontinuing this service, but I'll have a replacement up and running by next week so you'll get all the news.
Everything is rolling along towards spring. The bees are hungry and happy to see the sun. The maple syrup is not flowing well yet, but the upcoming weather may change that. Lambs and kids are being born, which means local sheep and goat milk will flow and yogurt and cheese will be more plentiful. Chickens are laying more and getting outside for green sprouts and bugs. Rainbow eggs are in the store - the last supply before Easter.
Speaking of which, we will be open WEDNESDAY and Thursday next week from 10 until 7, and of course closed Good Friday, and open Saturday 9 to 5. We'll have such a good time on Wednesday that we will want to be open every Wednesday from now on, so we will.
Our new hours, effective Wednesday, April 7, will be
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 to 7
Saturday, 9 to 5
And on Wednesday, April 7 we'll be celebrating at the Farm Dinner, hearing "News from the Family Farm" from the National Farmers' Union. Grey Granite Club in Owen Sound, 6 p.m. tickets $20 at fine local food stores (like ours).
One day my threat that there will be no more local garlic until July will come true, but not yet. Kelda made a great salad with our beautiful Ontario greenhouse cucumbers, fresh garlic, olive oil and vinegar. I ordered another two cases of the big fat Ontario greenhouse tomatoes too - they'd make a great addition along with some chopped red onions. Try this as a side to Sara's spaghetti bake, Tex-Mex or Mac and Cheese, or with GrassRoots new smoked pork chops or Gord Brown's garlic sausages.
Ned is promising treats from The Dhabba again this week - samosas, curries, soups. He's been really busy since the article in the Sun Times and we're delighted for him.
Laura's bringing more Irish soda bread from the Williamsford Pie Company this week - we sold out early last week. She's also bringing more of her thin crust pizzas ready to bake. I particularly like the roast veggie. We'll have an assortment of Williamsford tarts to remind you to order Easter pies.
Another great dessert choice is Trudy's apple crumble - look in the black freezer. Sara's peach crisp and strawberry rhubarb crisps will be back too on Friday.
This Saturday Kurt Hick from Waymore Natural Services http://www.freewebs.com/waymorenaturalservices/ will be in the store beginning at noon. Come and hear about his natural garden products and bring your questions.
The beautiful quilt hanging in the store was lovingly hand-stitched by Phyllis Britton. It is a fundraiser for Sheatre, and we have tickets for the draw.
One last word - congratulations to Monica for her years shepherding Chicory Common in Durham, and all the very best to Kathleen as she takes over such a great community store.
Around the Sound Local Food Market is at 685 6th Street East at the 7th Avenue lights. We are open this week Thursday and Friday, 10 until 7 and Saturday 9 to 5 (see above for upcoming hours). Walk or bike or take the bus and we'll give you a "wooden buck" for your next visit. If you're driving, remember you can park by the non-pumping gas pumps or around back or on 7th Avenue most of the day.
Call us at 519-370-2333 and we'll set aside your favourites, deliver in the neighbourhood, get you in touch with a producer or answer your questions.
See you soon.
Anne
www.aroundthesoundfood.com
My blog is on www.myowensound.com