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!
Best Local Superbowl Snacks
Superbowl fans, unite! Prep these farmers' market focused Superbowl snacks for your bubble as you watch the big game. To find a farmers' market near you, visit our map. Sheet Pan Fish Tacos Tacos made quick and easy! Throw your favourite white fish on a pan...
6 Kohlrabi Recipes – The Veg That Stumps Shoppers
"What is that? Rutabaga? Turnip?" Kohlrabi is a large bulb-shaped cruciferous vegetable with long stems that is typically purple or light green in colour. The name "kohlrabi" actually comes from German for "cabbage turnip" - so if you thought this weird looking...
How to Winterize Hodgepodge
If you're from the Maritimes or have spent much time here, you've probably had hodgepodge. It's a typical early summer soup made with new potatoes and carrots, green and yellow beans, and shelled peas all finished with cream and butter. Hodgepodge celebrates the early...
Farmers’ Markets Open Year-Round in Nova Scotia
Cover photo by New Glasgow Farmers' Market Although many of us think of summer produce when we think of farmers' markets, our markets still have lots of local offerings throughout the winter months. Here are many farmers' markets that are open year-round so you can...
Your Guide to the Best Local Stocking Stuffers Ever
Many people view their local farmers’ market as the place to get the freshest produce and beautiful, unique food. Did you know farmers’ markets across the province have a wide range of artisan and handmade goods as well? It’s true! This year more than ever, buying...
Your Guide to Artisan Gifts for the Home
Many people view their local farmers’ market as the place to get the freshest produce and beautiful, unique food. Did you know farmers’ markets across the province have a wide range of artisan and handmade goods as well? It’s true! This year more than ever, buying...