The Basket Blog
A hub of inspiration for farmers’ market lovers and shoppers. Here you’ll find tons of recipes featuring local ingredients, as well as seasonal food guides, DIY ideas, local gift guides, tips and more!
Meet Nova Scotia’s New Restaurant of the Year!
All of us at Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia were stoked to hear the news that The Biscuit Eater Café and Books has recently been awarded Taste of Nova Scotia’s prestigious 2021 Restaurant of the Year award! This sweet little café is based out of one of the oldest...
Easier Than Pie Fruit Tarts
The fruit at the farmers' market is plentiful, and sometimes we need a simple, quick way to enjoy it! No need to break out your pastry blender or canning supplies, this fruit tarts come together in minutes and taste like they came from the finest bakery. Here we're...
Kimchi Gazpacho
Beat the heat with this easy no cook recipe and enjoy a big, delicious bowl of vegetables! We're adding kimchi to our gazpacho to add some tangy flavour and healthy probiotics. Pick up your ingredients at a farmers' market near you.
Quasi Quiche
Overwhelmed by zucchini? Looking for a new recipe you can have for breakfast, lunch or dinner? This easy dish is like if quiche and cheesy zucchini bread had a baby, and comes together in one bowl! This Quasi Quiche recipe by Sweet Fern Farm is a staff favourite here...
Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls
It's blueberry season here in Nova Scotia and we love baking with these bright and juicy berries. This recipe is loaded with blueberries in both the cinnamon rolls and in the frosting, giving it a beautiful and vibrant colour! Pick up your berries at your local...
Rhubarb BBQ Sauce
We all have our favourite rhubarb recipes... crisp, muffins, scones, cakes, jam, etc. They are all delicious, but rhubarb is often used in sweet dishes and not embraced for its tartness in savoury recipes. Try our Rhubarb BBQ Sauce recipe for a sweet and sour sauce...