Monthly Archives September 2016

What a lovely morning Olive had on Saturday, visiting Collingwood Farmers’ Market with my Dad, sister, and her adorable grandchildren.

I have the sweetest #littlekidhangover that I don't want to get over. Utterly adorable, you two are. Miss you already.

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This vibrant market is brimming with fresh local produce,

I am always on the look out for #freshlocalgarlic so I was so happy to stock up on this #ontariogarlic from @kolaporegardens while I was @collingwoodfarmersmarket yesterday. #collingwoodfarmersmarket #olivetoeat #unearthingglobalflavours #gtawest #collingwood http://olivetoeat.com/2016/09/olive-collingwood-farmers-market/

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flowers, and well-crafted, small batch, gourmet foods.

Summer may be over but our #farmersmarkets are still brimming with #freshlocalproduce . #supportourfarmers and visit local markets throughout the growing season. http://olivetoeat.com/2016/09/olive-collingwood-farmers-market/

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The organic produce from Mansfield Heritage Farm is gorgeous! We will be enjoying radishes and purslane salads all week.

More gorgeous #organicproduce from @mansfieldheritagefarm that I picked up yesterday from @collingwoodfarmersmarket . Mmm, olive #radishes #olivetoeat #unearthingglobalflavours #gtawest #collingwoodfarmersmarket #collingwood http://olivetoeat.com/2016/09/olive-collingwood-farmers-market/

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I didn’t know that purslane is one of the most nutritious greens and because it is a succulent, it keeps well in your fridge. I haven’t tried it yet but I’ve heard it is delicious: a bit crunchy with notes of lemon.

I can't wait to try a #purslane salad for dinner tonight. This #superfoodgreen is one of the most #nutritiousgreens you can eat. The farmer said that because it is a #succulent , it keeps well in the fridge, is slight crunchy with a hint of lemon. Read more on my upcoming blog post later today. Stay tuned. #olivetoeat #unearthingglobalflavours #gtawest http://olivetoeat.com/2016/09/olive-collingwood-farmers-market/

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Look at the flavourful, superfood combinations in these heart-healthy salads, from My Little Chickpea Gourmet. If you can’t make it to Collingwood, My Little Chickpea products (hummus, falafels, salads, and dressings made with fresh, nutrient-dense ingredients) are available in many fine stores across Ontario (click here to find one).

Listen up, #mylittlechickpea. Next time I go to @collingwoodfarmersmarket I will bring my cooler so I can bring some of these #hearthealthy salads home from @mylittlechickpea . Read more on my blog later tonight. http://olivetoeat.com/2016/09/olive-collingwood-farmers-market/

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I swear they ate the whole thing themselves without any sacrifices like “Oh honey, it might be really hot. Let me try if first so you don’t burn yourself”. Cabin Bistro, you sure make good corn dogs.

#isweartheyateitallthemselves No siree, we didn't wrestle them for a bite or tell them "Look over there, I just spotted Santa Claus." Dang @cabinbistro you sure make good #corndogs #collingwoodfarmersmarket #olivetoeat #unearthingglobalflavours #collingwood http://olivetoeat.com/2016/09/olive-collingwood-farmers-market/

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Who doesn’t love dipping a chunk of freshly baked, artisanal bread into a steaming bowl of homemade soup on a crisp fall day? What a great menu from SoupHerb Soup. Darn, I wish I had brought my cooler.

Who doesn't love dipping a chunk of #freshlybakedbread in a bowl of #homemadesoup on a #crispfallday ? What a great variety of soups from @soupherbsoups at the #collingwoodfarmersmarket yesterday. http://olivetoeat.com/2016/09/olive-collingwood-farmers-market/

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Ooh, la la! My hubby’s favourite childhood treat, freshly baked pain au chocolat: buttery, flaky pastry hand-rolled around a big chunk of fine dark chocolate. You can find French-trained Executive Chef Patrick Bourachot’s delicious hand-rolled croissants (including butter and almond) at the market and a wide variety of his gourmet frozen foods on his website: Chef Patrick’s Gourmet Foods.

People who know #painauchocolat know that it is the ultimate #breakfastindulgence : buttery, flaky croissant pastry hand-rolled around a big hunk of #finedarkchocolate . #simplydivine Find #chefpatricksgourmetfoods pain au chocolat , #almondcroissants and #buttercroissants @collingwoodfarmersmarket but sorry darlings, you'll have to wait until next Saturday. #sigh http://olivetoeat.com/2016/09/olive-collingwood-farmers-market/

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But the star of the market has to be Oliver. Be sure to visit his old-fashioned lemonade stand for a pucker-up-perfect glass of lemonade. This charming entrepreneur is raising money for The Hospital for Sick Children. Thank you, Oliver; you are a Sick Kids hero!

I had the pleasure of meeting this charming entrepreneur, who is raising money for @sickkidstoronto , @collingwoodfarmersmarket yesterday. Read about my visit to this fabulous market on my blog today (click the link in my profile). #oliverslemonade #oliverrocks #allforagoodcause❤️ #sickkids #sickkidshospital #sickkidshero #collingwoodfarmersmarket #olivetoeat #unearthingglobalflavours #gtawest #collingwood #georgianbay #simcoe http://olivetoeat.com/2016/09/olive-collingwood-farmers-market/

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Summer may be over but our farmers’ markets are still going strong. Not for long though, most finish up in early October.