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!
9 Unique Apple Recipes
Save this list for when you've made your favourite apple crisp too many times and are seeking something new to make with your farmers' market apples. Bacon-Latticed Apple Pie Sweet and salty is the ultimate combination! Get the recipe from Epicurious here. ...
Farmers’ Markets Open After Thanksgiving in 2022
There are many of our member markets open after Thanksgiving weekend! Plan a road trip this Fall to soak up the season. Alderney Landing Farmers’ Market Antigonish Farmers’ Market Bridgewater Farmers' Market (last day Oct 29) Cape Breton Farmers’ Market...
Power Outage Recipes for Fall Storms
No power? No problem! You can feed yourself without power and with local farmers' market ingredients in season now! Fall Charcuterie Board Pick up your local meats, cheeses, spreads and seasonal fruit to create a cozy snack board for you and your family. Get...
5 Unique Recipes for Peas!
Whether you like sugar, snap or shelling peas, this list has something for you! 1. Snap Pea Salad Isn't crunchy and creamy the best combination, after all? Get the recipe from Homemade and Yummy here. 2. Roasted Sugar Snap Peas Bring out the...
3 Unique Ways to Preserve Strawberries
Preserve the strawberry season with any of these 3 simple recipes to enjoy them all year long. 1. Strawberry Honey Butter Imagine this sweet spread on pancakes, toast, or on warm muffins throughout the winter. Get the recipe from Grow Forage Cook Ferment...
One-Bowl Chocolate Stout Cake
To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, we've simplified this boozy chocolate cake with an easy one-bowl method. Pick up a stout beer at your local farmers' market to be the star of this show and to enjoy for this holiday.