Spring harvests in Montreal
Spring is sprung — even though it is officially over in a few days — and our farmers markets are finally showing some local produce besides last years carrots. Most importantly, asparagus is here.
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“Los Angeles” brand carrots from Mexico sold in Quebec make me sick
I subscribe to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency food warning, recall, and allergy
Vermont Diary – Part I
I just came back from 2 amazing days in Northern Vermont. You see, I was hired to be a chauffeur to an evil capitalist management consultant who was going
Spring salad
Yesterday I harvested a ton of lettuce from my community garden plot. Sorrel, red curly, romaine, Boston, arugula, and chicory. Bursting with flavour,
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Montreal farmshare weeks 3 & 4
Week 3 of my farm-share included: 2 edible flowers 1 pint raspberries 2 heads chicory? 1 big head Boston lettuce 2 kohlrabi 1 bunch kale 1 large bunch
My Montreal CSA box – baskets #1 & #2
I've mentioned the CSA I belong to many times and I've also been eagerly awaiting the start of the summer season - which began last week. I'm sure many
Montreal Community Garden Season in full swing
I have made mention several times of my community garden plot, most recently when I made Sorrel
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