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286. East Lynn Farmers’ Market

October 12, 2011 Heikki Walden

October 13, 2011

Family eat you out of house and home this past holiday weekend? It’s time to stock up on your produce; head to the East Lynn Farmers’ Market today from 3 to 7pm. Just about everything has been harvested, so now is the prime time to stock up on squash, apples, pears, and all the other Fall fruits and vegetables that are symbolic of this time of the year. In addition, this is the last month you’ll be able to get fresh, locally-grown beans, broccoli, celery, corn, cucumber, eggplant, grapes, lettuce, onions, peppers, plums and tomatoes, so the time to shop is now!

The East Lynn Farmers’ Market takes place on Thursdays between 3pm and 7pm near Woodbine (in East Lynn Park). For more information, go to http://tfmn.ca.

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282. Leslieville Farmers’ Market

October 8, 2011 Heikki Walden

October 9, 2011

Leslieville may be known for its fantastic vintage shops and its abundance of independent cafes, but its Farmers’ Market is somewhat of a gem, hidden away in Jonathan Ashbridge Park each Sunday from early June until late October. The Leslieville Farmers’ Market strives to help their neighbours buy their food “directly from its source (and get to know them by name)! By supporting the building of relationships between the community and local environmentally responsible producers, the Market will not only help you to reduce your carbon footprint – it will help you discover great tasting food grown within miles of where you live.

The Leslieville Farmers Market starts at 9am and continues until 2pm. A word of advice; don’t eat too much before stopping by; they have delicious waffles for sale! For more information about the Market and what is in season, go to http://leslievillemarket.com.

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270. Sick Kids Hospital Farmers’ Market

September 26, 2011 Heikki Walden

September 27, 2011

If you work on or near University Ave and Dundas Street/College Street, the Sick Kids Hospital’s Farmers’ Market is your opportunity to purchase fresh produce on your morning break or at lunch! Starting at 9am and continuing until 2pm, today is the ideal day to check out the wares of local farmers – almost everything is in season in September! You’ll find freshly-picked apples, beans, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, eggplant, nectarines, peppers, plums, radishes, squash and tomatoes around at this time of year, so if you are at all into preserving your own food while the harvest is at its finest (the cheapest, most eco-friendly and delicious way to get through the winter with an abundance of fruits and veggies), you need to get yourself to a farmers’ market, stat!

The Sick Kids Hospital Farmers’ Market takes place every Tuesday throughout the year (indoors in the winter, outdoors during the warmer months). For more information, go to www.my-market.ca.

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256. Stonegate Farmers’ Market

September 12, 2011 Heikki Walden

September 13, 2011

Each Tuesday from June until October, the Stonegate Farmers’ Market features locally made honey, cheese, meat, breads, sweets, and of course, locally grown fruits and veggies! Created as a venue where the Stonegate community can gather, the market is complete with entertainers, special events and children’s activities, so bring your friends and family along while you do your weekly shop!

The Stonegate Farmers’ Market starts at 4pm and continues until 7pm in the parking lot of Christ Church St. James’ Anglican church (194 Park Lawn Road).

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240. Liberty Village Farmers’ Festival

August 27, 2011 Heikki Walden

August 28, 2011

As the summer draws to a close, the best of the harvest season is only beginning! Enjoy the wares of certified local farmers as they gather for the Liberty Village Farmers’ Market from 9am to 2pm in the Green P parking lot on Hanna Street. This month is the perfect time to pick up apples, beans, beets, blueberries, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, corn, cucumber, eggplant, grapes, lettuce, nectarines, onions, peaches, pears, peas, peppers, plums, potatoes, radishes, raspberries, squash and tomatoes, so you have a world of possibilities for dinner available to you!

Support your local farmers and get your weekly produce shop done at the same time! For more information on this and other Toronto MyMarket Farmers’ Markets, go to www.my-market.ca.

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218. St. Lawrence Market Corn Roast

August 6, 2011 Heikki Walden

August 6, 2011

Nothing says “summer” quite like a corn roast! Visit the St. Lawrence Market and receive a free cob or corn, seasoned and roasted to perfection! All of the corn for the roast is grown by Market farmers, so this is a fantastic opportunity to “try before you buy!” Make sure to explore the Market and discover all the fantastic products available at this iconic Toronto attraction when you visit – you’ll find everything from baked goods, to locally-raised meats, to artisanal cheese, and of course, fantastically fresh and local fruits and veggies!

To learn more about the Corn Roast and the Market, check out the St. Lawrence Market website.

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197. Live Green Toronto Festival

July 16, 2011 Heikki Walden

July 16, 2011

Taking place at Yonge and Dundas Square, the Live Green Toronto Festival features more than 100 exhibitors, live music, local food, and much more for the eco-savvy and environmentally friendly urbanite!

Check out the Farmers’ Market and let the kids explore green activities in the Kids Zone; drop of your e-waste and get some help making your neighbourhood a little greener from Community Animators present at the festival. Yonge Street will be closed from Dundas to Queen from 11am until 8pm today, so go green and discover all the Live Green Toronto Festival has to offer! For more information on this free event, go to www.toronto.ca/greentorontofestival.

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194. Fresh Wednesdays

July 13, 2011 Heikki Walden

July 13, 2011

Take a true break from your workday and enjoy “Fresh Wednesdays” at Nathan Phillips Square. Featuring seven live, free noon-hour concerts along with the Square’s Farmers’ Market, this lunch-hour event is ideal for that beautiful summer’s day when the office’s lunchroom just won’t cut it. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase your favourite in-season fruits and vegetables while listening to fantastic Canadian music. What more could you want?

The Nathan Phillips Square Farmers’ Market runs every Wednesday from June 1 through October 19 (except for September 29), 2011. Accompanying Wednesday summer concerts get started today and continue until August 31, 2011. For more information go to Fresh Wednesdays’ website.

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169. St. Lawrence Market Strawberry Festival

June 18, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 18, 2011

Strawberries are a sure sign of summer, so head on over to the St. Lawrence Market to celebrate with the Market’s annual Strawberry Festival! Today from 10am until 1pm, you’ll have the opportunity to sample chocolate-dipped strawberries, grown by the Market’s farmers (well, the strawberries are grown by the farmers – the chocolate isn’t quite so home grown!) This annual festival is free, so revel in the taste of summer!

For more information go to www.stlawrencemarket.com!

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167. Hands on cooking class: Double Duty – The Whole Chicken

June 16, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 16, 2011

What’s the best way to eat gourmet meals while sticking to a grocery budget? By using one ingredient in multiple different ways! In this “hands on cooking class,” Chef Geraldine Cutajar will teach you how you can use a chicken to make multiple different meals. Learn how to make a perfectly roasted chicken, which can then be used to make chicken stock and a delicious roasted chicken salad!

The two-hour cooking class is hosted by the St. Lawrence Market Kitchen, and starts at 6pm. To register, call 416-860-0727, or email kitchen@stlawrencemarket.com. This class is $65 per person.