by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jul 8, 2020 | Market Fresh Blog, Recipes
What does hodgepodge mean? Hodgepodge (noun): A confused mixture The earliest version of hodgepodge may be the french dish hochepot. Hochepot comes from the French verb hocher (to shake) and pot, implying a dish with several ingredients all “shaken” and mixed up in a...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jun 22, 2020 | Market Fresh Blog
A current list of Farmers’ Markets that are OPEN for business, either online, in person, or both! Please be sure to double check ordering details / open hours on each individual market’s website as they may have changed. You can see our new colour coded...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | May 6, 2020 | Gift Guides, Holidays, Market Fresh Blog
One of the great things about supporting local is that picking up last minute gifts is within reach! Check out these gifts ideas for all the moms out there who deserve it. Don’t be afraid to contact your favourite artisan directly, or find an online...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Apr 24, 2020 | Market Fresh Blog, Recipes
We’ve rounded up some comforting, simple recipes highlighting local products available at local farmers’ markets. Use Your Root Vegetables Carrot Cake Pancakes Get the recipe from Fraiche Living here. Beet Hummus Get the recipe from...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Apr 8, 2020 | Activities, Market Fresh Blog
Easter Eggs with Natural Dye 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....
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Mar 30, 2020 | Activities, Market Fresh Blog
If your kids are used to visiting your local farmers’ market, they may also be missing out on this weekly outing. There are lots of ways to keep them engaged with the market and where their food comes from. Here are a few ideas to help you get started. If you...
