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 | 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 | Jan 21, 2020 | Market Fresh Blog, Recipes
It’s easy to get stuck in a lunch rut, or to make the closest take-out a more than occasional occurrence. Especially during the winter when there is a smaller variety of produce available, it can be hard to find inspiration and get excited about your meal. Allow...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Oct 8, 2019 | Holidays, Recipes
October is one of the most abundant times of year at your neighbourhood farmers’ market. It’s a wonderful time to cook for friends and family and come together around a shared table. With Thanksgiving less than a week away, what better time to share a...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jul 23, 2019 | Market Fresh Blog, Recipes
Farmers’ market produce isn’t just for eating, it’s for drinking too! The ripest and freshest fruit from the market is begging to be added to delicious cocktails to help you cool off all summer long. Here are our favourite summer cocktails to help...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jul 16, 2019 | Market Fresh Blog, Recipes, What's In Season
This long curly vegetable is sure to grab anyone’s attention at the farmers’ market! Garlic scapes will add some vibrancy to your summer dishes with their beautiful gradient from chartreuse to forrest green. The flower bud of the garlic plant grows...
