My family eats a lot of bread. A pretty average lunch for my assistants is peanut butter and jelly. Sadly peanut butter is not allowed at the school so there have been some adjustments to the sandwich this fall, but we’re still eating a lot of bread. As much as I love a really chewy … Continue reading
Here are pictures from our trip out to the Cider Press at Rolling Acres near St. Jacobs, Ontario. It’s a 20 minute drive from our house and we’ve been there three times this fall. You can read about our trip here. The press is in the silver building on the left. The apples are rinsed … Continue reading
Meal-planning is an important part of our week. It allows us to be more prepared and relaxed with regards to our nightly meals. As locavores, it also makes eating locally much easier because we take the time to figure out what seasonal foods are available and how we can use them. If you live in … Continue reading
The chaotic and overwhelming season of preserving is hopefully nearing its end, although we do have several boxes of apples sitting in the garage, reminding us there’s is still a bit more to be done. Today I tackled a more present problem in the fridge—2 small baskets of fruit that were looking sadder each day. … Continue reading
This post comes from Sarah, a guest blogger who lives in Melbourne, Australia. The dreaded weeknight dinner, the bane of so many busy working folks’ lives; work can quickly take over our lives, taking the bulk of our time and not providing a whole lot of joy. Perhaps you go to the gym after … Continue reading
Meal-planning is an important part of our week. It allows us to be more prepared and relaxed with regards to our nightly meals and reduces stress. As locavores, it also makes eating locally much easier because we take the time to figure out what seasonal foods are available and how we can use them. If … Continue reading
This was originally posted at the Waterloo Region Food Systems Roundtable. Kitchener/Waterloo is a great place to live for a locavore. The surrounding region provides many incredible foods at affordable prices. Much of that food is easily accessible within the city year-round, thanks in part to Bailey’s Local Foods, The Saint Jacobs Market, and of course … Continue reading
I’ll try to keep this post short because I’m about to go for a walk. We are enjoying (Canadian) Thanksgiving today with my wife’s family. It’s a lovely fall day here in the Ottawa Valley on the Eastern side of Ontario. My Young Assistant is making a puzzle with his uncle, Madame is reading, … Continue reading
My Youngest Assistant and I stopped by the incredible St. Jacobs Market (which is still awesome in spite of burning down a month ago!) on Thursday and grabbed a huge bag (1/2 bushel) of sweet yellow peppers. The bag cost $8. Considering that peppers can cost as much as a dollar each at the grocery … Continue reading
Meal-planning is an important part of our week. It allows us to be more prepared and relaxed with regards to our nightly meals and reduces stress. As locavores, it also makes eating locally much easier because we take the time to figure out what seasonal foods are available and how we can use them. If … Continue reading
The Local Kitchener 