August 9th
Good morning
This morning we enjoyed breakfast at the Flying Squirrel in Ridgeway I was thrilled to see that their coffee is Fair Trade and Organic, theses things are so important to me.
Yesterday, we received an email that made my day! It was from a Toronto resident that was considering moving to the area but since he and his family only consumed organic food he was doing his research to make sure he would have some options out this way. I was happy that we could help him, as I understand his dilemma. Access to organic foods slim down when you leave the big city- sad really that he has to make sure there will be food for him.
This winter, I struggled to find organic potatoes in Fort Erie my local grocer told me that they just don't sell but I kept asking. One day, another worker there told me that i would just need to eat regular potatoes. I don't think so... especially considering they are on the dirty dozen list so she suggested I grow my own- we did!
As a family,we've gotten used to large grocery stores and markets filled with not much for us- for the most part though I don't miss walking down isles of processed junk and appreciate the simplicity of my shopping adventures. It also makes me really appreciate those that provide us with what we need, and this morning I really enjoyed my coffee as well as the organic rhubarb i purchased at the market.
In your baskets this week:
1 bag of Chez Nous Mix
Fennel
Tomatoes
Radishes
Cucumber
A goodie bag which contained any of the following sweet pepper, zucchini, red onions, very mini carrots
Basil
Juicing bag:
Swiss Chard, Kale,Cucumber, Celery leaves, baby carrots, Stevia
They are calling for a beautiful weekend and I have set my mind on relaxing.... after 3 quick jobs...this newsletter, weeding the Flower Sprouts and pickling some peppers. Looks like I am almost done the first! Here's a few pictures:
Good morning
This morning we enjoyed breakfast at the Flying Squirrel in Ridgeway I was thrilled to see that their coffee is Fair Trade and Organic, theses things are so important to me.
Yesterday, we received an email that made my day! It was from a Toronto resident that was considering moving to the area but since he and his family only consumed organic food he was doing his research to make sure he would have some options out this way. I was happy that we could help him, as I understand his dilemma. Access to organic foods slim down when you leave the big city- sad really that he has to make sure there will be food for him.
This winter, I struggled to find organic potatoes in Fort Erie my local grocer told me that they just don't sell but I kept asking. One day, another worker there told me that i would just need to eat regular potatoes. I don't think so... especially considering they are on the dirty dozen list so she suggested I grow my own- we did!
As a family,we've gotten used to large grocery stores and markets filled with not much for us- for the most part though I don't miss walking down isles of processed junk and appreciate the simplicity of my shopping adventures. It also makes me really appreciate those that provide us with what we need, and this morning I really enjoyed my coffee as well as the organic rhubarb i purchased at the market.
In your baskets this week:
1 bag of Chez Nous Mix
Fennel
Tomatoes
Radishes
Cucumber
A goodie bag which contained any of the following sweet pepper, zucchini, red onions, very mini carrots
Basil
Juicing bag:
Swiss Chard, Kale,Cucumber, Celery leaves, baby carrots, Stevia
They are calling for a beautiful weekend and I have set my mind on relaxing.... after 3 quick jobs...this newsletter, weeding the Flower Sprouts and pickling some peppers. Looks like I am almost done the first! Here's a few pictures:
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| I have a ton of Pepperoncini to pickle with the odd Aji Cristal Pepper (lighter yellow) These will be great for Charcuterie/ Antipasto platters, sandwiches, pasta etc... |
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| Preparing the fennel bulbs...we'll be grilling some tonight on the barbie wrapped in tin foil and drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice. |
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| We grew some vining squash and melons on a large tarp |
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| I hope they all make it on time! |
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| Lots of green peppers waiting for a little color. |
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| August is a new Spring for us- we plants for Fall. |
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| I think it's about time we take the nets off the Spring planted Kale.... |
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| Rick has been working on a french drain for some gardens that tend to stay wet. |
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| Sweet potatoes are doing great! |
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