by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Apr 28, 2021 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Recipes, Zero Waste
Are you seeking a new weekend brunch recipe? Something easily customizable to your liking and simple and quick to throw together? Our French Toast Casserole recipe is just that! With the option to go sweet or savoury, you can incorporate your favourite fruit or meats,...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Apr 7, 2021 | Activities, Market Fresh Blog, Market Information, What's In Season, Why Buy Local?
Cover image by Truro Farmers’ Market Let’s chat about why buying local seeds is important for our green thumb followers! Why buy local seeds Seeds are the foundation to all crops grown for food, feed, and fibre. When we support local seed producers, we are...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Apr 6, 2021 | Blog, FMNS News, Market Fresh Blog, Market Information, Market News
“There was once a time, and it wasn’t that long ago, when everybody knew where their food came from.”-Justin Cantafio, Executive Director of Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia Did you catch Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia’s Executive...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Mar 10, 2021 | Activities, Blog, Holidays, Uncategorized
Easter is such a fun time to knit up something wooly for a table decoration or Easter basket. Farmers’ markets are home to local yarn producers, dyers and suppliers selling beautiful yarns for your knitting projects – seek out some yarn and whip up one of these...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Mar 9, 2021 | Activities, Blog, Holidays, Market Fresh Blog, Recipes
Did you know you can use foods such as purple cabbage, onion skins, beets and turmeric to dye Easter eggs naturally? Get different results by using a mix of white and brown eggs, or by using elastic bands to create different designs. Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs by...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Mar 8, 2021 | Blog, Holidays, Market Fresh Blog, Recipes, What's In Season
We are very aware that everyone has strong opinions when it comes to carrot cake. Whether it’s about the addition of nuts, raisins, or pineapple, or the spice combination that make your family recipe special, we know that everyone has a favourite version of this...
