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!
6 Must-Try Rhubarb Recipes
Rhubarb is the best way to ring in the market season. With it's distinctive and tart flavour, the ways to enjoy it are endless. Here are a few ways to get you started! Easy Rhubarb Compote By far the most versatile way to enjoy rhubarb is with a simple compote....
How Farmers’ Markets Can Boost Our Mental Health
Photo by New Germany Farmers' Market We know that carrots can’t cure depression but perhaps one of the most underrated benefits of shopping at farmers’ markets is that it’s good for your mental health. For Canada's Mental Health Week, we’re 5 sharing reasons why...
6 Reasons Why Farmers’ Market Shopping Helps Our Planet
Cover photo by Mabou Farmers' Market Did you know? Nova Scotia’s farms are 1/3 the size of the national average of 778 acres. [Source] Support small, sustainable farms 75% of farmers selling at farmers’ markets said they use agriculture practices consistent...
Food for all is feasible. What does this mean?
Food for all is feasible. What does this mean, how do we get there, and what do we do about it? We’re in a crisis. In Nova Scotia, almost 1 in 3 people live in food insecurity (source). At the same time, there is lots of food but a very high cost of living. As the...
Why we’re no longer saying “buying local is more important now than ever”
Buying local isn’t just the flavour of the week. Supporting local businesses is essential in both crises and stable times. Building robust local economies ensures we have the necessary infrastructure to meet community needs when challenges arise—because they...
Buy Local vs Black Friday: A Thought Experiment
Would you rather give $250 or $22 to the local economy, even when spending the same amount of money? Canadians plan to spend an average of $372.60 on Black Friday shopping. (source) When you purchase from Amazon, 5.8 cents per dollar returns to the local economy....