Farmers Market News

The Farmers Market is inside, at the back of the VG Scotia Room cafeteria from November - May
Some vendors are in by 8:30 - come down!

Market hours are 10 2 each Friday FRIDAY: SUN & 20

June 17th, 2011

To market, to market to BUY A?

Buy Fresh,, Eat Local,, Eat Healthier,, One Day at a Time! Buy Fresh Eat Local Eat Healthier One Day at a Time!
The door at the back of the Scotia Room cafeteria (near the ATM) will be open for the market and your convenience when coming from inside. 1. A & E Evans Albert will be back at the Market around August with his fresh tomatoes! 2. BBQ- Yes, the popular BBQ with their Mushroom Burgers on a Fresh Multi Grain bun is back! They also have Beef Burgers! Look for them at the new location next to the Evans Seafood truck at the top. 3. Big Monkey Kettle Corn They will now be at the Farmers Market and at the Halifax Infirmary Summer Street lobby on Fridays from 9 to 2. Its a little bit Sweet & a little bit Salty, and its Gluten Free, Dairy Free & Nut Free too! Are you a member of the Big Monkey Loyalty Program? Buy 10 bags of popcorn, get 1 free! 4. Blossom Shops This week Pennys specials are Crazy Daisies for $5 a bunch, Carnations $5/dozen and Mini Callas for $13! 5. Bohemian Bubbles At the Market this week! Terri has hand-made spa soaps made with fresh goats milk, vegetable oils and luxuriant oils of palm, coconut, and olive. They are boxed in packaging. 6. Boulangerie la Vendenne Certified Organic French Bakery with 20 different breads & a variety of viennoiserie, baguettes, sourdough, etc. 7. Elmridge Farms Will be here soon with fresh garden produce. Stay tuned!

8. Evans Seafood FRESH from Evans boat: Haddock, Smoked Haddock, Ocean Trout, Oysters, Fresh Scallops, and Steamer Clams! They have their regular frozen products including their delicious fish cakes. Stock up for summer weekend BBQs! 9. Jordans Natural Acres New to the Market this year. A variety of meat/poultry cuts and EGGS. You can get Certified Free Range Chicken breasts (bone in or boneless), thighs, wings, quarters, legs, and ground chicken (chicken not available yet). They do have BEEF available! Ground beef or stew meat. Steaks: rib eye, round, T-bone, sirloin, tenderloin, and strip loin. Roasts: sirloin, blade, cross rib, and rump. Jordans can also accommodate special requests (liver, ox tail, tongue & heart), stop by and ask! Visit their website for more information http://jordansnaturalacres.webs.com 10.
Korinthia Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Its golden-green in colour, smooth in taste with a balanced aroma. Korinthia stands out for its exceptional flavour, rich taste, low acidity, and exceptional quality. Available at Pats Preserves! Korinthia Extra Virgin Olive Oil is used at many popular restaurants such as Opa!, Its All Greek to Me, the Greek Village, and the Economy Shoe Shop! $12 for a 750ml bottle and $30 for a 3 litre can.

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Laughing Whale Fresh Roasted Coffee Fresh coffee ready to drink! Visit Laughing Whale for your morning pick-me-up. Bags of coffee beans are also available for purchase. You may order ahead by emailing Steve at laughingwhale@eastlink.ca or call (902) 640-2063. Maritime Pasty Co. Theyre back! Leah is back for the summer market with her delicious Cornish Pasties and their popular Nellies Ginger Wine! Stop by for a sample of her ginger wine and have a pasty; the perfect lunch idea! Noggins Corner Farm Ian is back and will be bringing fresh rhubarb and a supply of other fresh vegetables! Pats Preserves Pat will have a small amount of peanut butter and some brown sugar fudge this week. His Sugar Free Blueberry Jam is ready! Pat is a honey of a guy but he sells some also. Time for BBQ so get your marinades and meat rubs for the season and don't forget Pats rib sauce Did you know that
Pats Fig & Grand Marnier Jam, his 3 Fruit Marmalade & his Sweet & Tangy Pepper Jelly are now being served at Obladee Wine Bar on Barrington Street? Pats products are now also available next to the Halifax Ferry Terminal at Murphys Cable Wharf. Check out the mini jars of Pats products, they make great wedding favours, corporate gifts, gift baskets, etc. Pat has wedding favours with personalized labels. Email:

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patspreserves@eastlink.ca for a quote or stop by the market. Pat is here from 8am to 1:45/2 each Fri., rain or shine. 15. Ratinaud - Frederic is back with his score of French Cuisine products. He will be bringing pts, rillettes, and quiches!

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Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet Jen will be bringing all of your favourites; 6pk biscuits: $6, Pie Shells: $6.50, Focaccia Rounds with caramelized onions, roasted garlic, sun dried tomatoes & fresh parsley: $3.75 and more. Order ahead by calling (902) 237-2482 or email info@schoolhouseglutenfreegourmet.com In the next few weeks look for Spice of Life Artisan Foods with their delicious baked goods.

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For more information about the Market contact Karen Mills Phone 473-7048 e-mail: karen.mills@cdha.nshealth.ca