Glamour Puss Garments

Posted By on July 22, 2010 | Listed under: Clothing & Wearables, Vendors F - K
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Darcy Sarson
Antigonish, NS8
Toll Free: (888) 735-5088
Glamour Puss Garments offers hand crafted, one-of-a-kind jewelry created using premium materials and components. The finished product is always a high quality piece of unique fashion jewelry that makes you shine.

She’nan’igans

Posted By on July 22, 2010 | Listed under: Art & Craft, Baked Goods, Vendors P - Z
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Nancy Maclean
1412 Ohio East, Road
Antigonish, NS, B2G 2K8
Telephone: (902) 863-4033
Alternate: (902) 863-1872
Nancy carries a large array of hand painted, drift wood signs in a variety of local themes. Expressing different local themes, these tastefully decorated, weathered wood signs, wall plaques, and decorative items make the perfect souvenir for someone just visiting Eastern Nova Scotia or a lovely addition to a local kitchen or garden.
An accomplished basket weaver, Nancy also repairs woven chair backings and seats, makes baskets in a variety of styles and sizes, and somehow manages to make it all look easy.
If you stop by early enough at the Market (before they’re all gone) you can also find a variety of cakes and other baked goods. All of which taste great with a dollop of the jams and jellies you’ll find every there every week!

Seafoam Woodturning Studio

Posted By on July 22, 2010 | Listed under: Art & Craft, Vendors P - Z
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Derek Andrews
3178 Highway 6 RR#4
River John, NS, B0K 1N0
Telephone: (902) 351-3886
Toll Free: (888) 428-3794
Seafoam Woodturning Studio is operated by Derek Andrews who creates a variety of turned products from a variety of local hardwoods and a few more exotic species. His workshop and studio is at Seafoam in Pictou County.
The product range includes practical items such as kitchenware, (wooden bowls which are great for salads or serving snacks, spurtles, and rolling pins) to decorative products (such as pendants, weedpots, and bits ‘n bobs).
All of Derek’s products make a fine complement to all the produce available at the Market!

Scotia Hand Carved Candles

Posted By on July 22, 2010 | Listed under: Home & Health, Vendors P - Z
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Mary Anne & Peter Gosbee
14 Spruce Drive
Heatherton, NS, B0H 1R0
Telephone: (902) 386-2263
All occasion hand carved candles. Refillable with oil, these candles never burn down. Perfect for weddings, graduations, Christmas, baby showers, breast cancer, anniversaries and gatherings of all sorts, our candles come in an array of traditional, unique, and maritime themes. You name it, we can make it .
Visit us at the Antigonish Farmer’s Market for that unique gift idea for that hard to buy person on your gift list!

Sainte-Famille Wines

Posted By on July 22, 2010 | Listed under: Beverages, Vendors P - Z
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Wayne Johnson
4516 Hwy 245 MacKinnons Hollow
Antigonish, NS, B2G 2L1
Telephone: (902) 863-1419
Cell: (902) 867-0444
All of Sainte-Famille’s family of wines are made from 100% Nova Scotia grown and produced grapes – no exceptions! We pride ourselves on providing the best possible product for our customers, made with the best the province has to offer. Enjoy, and please drink responsibly!.

Patricia Richard Leathers

Posted By on July 21, 2010 | Listed under: Art & Craft, Clothing & Wearables, Vendors P - Z
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Patricia Richards
50 Riverview Drive
River Bourgeois, NS, B0E 2X0
Telephone: (902) 535-3385
Handmade leather purses, bracelets, baby booties, belts and pouches. I also carry a variety of fleece shawls with the Nova Scotia Tartan trim.
Come see the variety of Nova Scotia tartan souvenirs on hand as well!

Michelle’s Baked Goods

Posted By on July 21, 2010 | Listed under: Baked Goods, Vendors L - O
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Michelle Chisholm
576 Ohio East Road
Antigonish, NS, B2G 2K5
Telephone: (902) 863-3206
Fax: (902) 833-2747
Michelle makes the kind of baked goods that are good for the heart as well as the tummy. With years of experience baking for a large family, Michelle’s Baked Goods give new meaning to the phrase “Just like Mom used to make!”

Merigomish Market Gardens

Posted By on July 21, 2010 | Listed under: Baked Goods, Herbs, Grains & Spices, Vegetables, Vendors L - O
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Linda Jackson and David Hillier
PO Box 79
Merigomish, Pictou County, NS
Telephone: (902) 926-2116
Fax: (902) 926-2016
Linda and David are relatively new to country living and took a leap of faith three years ago when they moved permanently from Halifax to Merigomish. They are both avid gardeners and decided to start a small market garden on their two acre, riverside property. They particularly enjoy growing heirloom vegetables including asparagus, lettuce, basil, garlic and many varieties of tomatoes – all their produce is grown without chemical fertilizers or insecticides.
Linda, who used to be a caterer, is also a keen baker and offers a variety of handmade breads including Olive and Rosemary, Pepper Cheese and Multi Grain Yogurt along with other baked goods and sweets. She also offers an intersting selection of jams, marmalades and chutneys.

Marie’s Creations

Posted By on July 21, 2010 | Listed under: Art & Craft, Chocolate & Candy, Vendors L - O
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Marie Melanson
205 RR#1 Pomquet
Antigonish, NS, B2G 2L4
Telephone: (902) 386-2694
Marie’s chocolates are home made, hand dipped, individually wrapped with a variety of fillings. Marie’s specialty creations, including hockey pucks, turtles, horses, beer bottles, bingo cards and pumpkins, are a unique treat and a great gift idea.
Custom orders for weddings, baby shower, anniversaries, etc. available. Maries knows everyone loves a chocolate treat, so Diabetic-friendly creations are available as well.
When not making chocolate treats she’s busy with a craft project. Her sewing, knitting and crocheting is high quality with all materials pre-shrunk. Marie makes baby quilts, bibs, pot holders, Nova Scotian Tartan items; her knitted items include slippers, hats, scarves, socks, and dish cloths.
Got a certain, item, color, style in mind, chat to Marie, she’s at the market every Saturday and also welcomes direct orders from home.

MacMillan’s Greenhouses

Posted By on July 21, 2010 | Listed under: Plants & Flowers, Vendors L - O
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Don MacMillan
Telephone: (902) 783-2444
Planted flower pots and garden transfers.

Lily Pond Designs

Posted By on July 21, 2010 | Listed under: Art & Craft, Imagery & Print, Vendors L - O
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Tara Hunt
24965 Hwy 7
Pt. Dufferin, NS, B0J 2R0
Telephone: (902) 654-2065
Tara creates many unique, handcrafted piece of jewelry as well as beautiful art cards featuring many Maritime scenes. Working with semi-precious stones, Tara’s necklaces and earrings, ankle bracelets and freshwater pearl sets are the perfect gift for that special someone or as a treat for yourself! Tara is always happy to do custom work.
Tara’s (and her husband Keith’s) wares can be seen at the Raven Art Gallery in Tatamagouche, SunSpun in Truro, and at other fine craft stores in the Maritimes.

Laughing Lobster Photography

Posted By on July 21, 2010 | Listed under: Imagery & Print, Vendors L - O
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Andrew Barkhouse
1727 Brierly Brook Rd.
Antigonish, NS, B2G 1C2
Telephone: (902) 867-0313
Laughing Lobster Photography is operated by Andrew Barkhouse. He offers scenic photographic prints, specializing in landscapes from throughout Atlantic Canada. He sometimes spends an afternoon taking pictures, or captures nature’s beauty while on vacation.

Are you getting married? Andrew also provides photography to people saying “I do”. Contact him about capturing your special day.

Andrew graduated in 1999 from St. Francis Xavier University. He is currently enrolled in the Professional Photography course at the New York Institute of Photography.

Andrew’s table at the Farmer’s Market is across from the Waffle vendor and beside the table selling flowers. He encourages you to stop to say hello and view some of his work.

Wondering how Andrew decided on the name Laughing Lobster Photography? Visit his website to find out.

La Dolce Terra

Posted By on July 21, 2010 | Listed under: Honey & Maple, Vegetables, Vendors L - O
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Jack MacLeod
312 Terra Tory Drive
Lanark , Antigonish, NS, B2G 2L2
Telephone: (902) 863-5586
La Dolce Terra is a family farm, specializing in tree fruit their orchard yields both antique and modern varieties of apples, pears and plums, dozens of varieties. Fruit trees and seedlings. Ask Jack about custom grafting. They also have a selection of herbs and vegetables great for Mediterranean cuisine. Jack also raises bees for pollination and honey. La Dolce Terra is at the Antigonish Farmers’ Market from July to December. Fruit and honey available at farm gate. Call Jack for arrangements.

Kreative Knits Originals

Posted By on July 21, 2010 | Listed under: Clothing & Wearables, Home & Health, Vendors F - K
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Liona & Mark Jollota
37 Jollette Road
Sherbrooke, NS, B0J 3C0
Telephone: (902) 499-9701
Kreative Knits Originals carries a variety of hard knit and felted fashions and accessories along with a selection of wooden utensils and home decor items. We also carry hand carved buttons and other curiosities.

Jolene Chisholm Photos

Posted By on July 21, 2010 | Listed under: Imagery & Print, Vendors F - K
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Jolene Chisholm
Heatherton
Antigonish County, NS
Telephone: (902) 386-2780
Jolene has an eye for catching Mother Nature at her best with a wide array of stunning landscape photos highlighting the very best of Eastern Nova Scotia and beyond.
All photos are available in multiple sizes and are matted and ready for framing. Select from 4″x6″, 5″x7″, 8″x10″, or 11″ x 14″ sized prints.
These pictures make a thouhtful gift or a wonderful keepsake of your time in scenic Nova Scotia.

Chicken with Snow Peas

Posted By on July 21, 2010 | Listed under: Recipe of The Week (2010)
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Recipe for July 24th 2010
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces, such as legs, thighs, and wings
1 tomato, diced
1 carrot, sliced
2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
1 pound fresh snow peas, trimmed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon water
Instructions:
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the olive oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir the oyster sauce into the mixture; season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and mix; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add the tomato, carrot, and celery; cover again and cook another 5 minutes. Cook the chicken pieces until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Fold the snow peas into the mixture.
Whisk the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until no lumps remain; stir into the liquid in the skillet. Allow the mixture to simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
Serve hot with hot rice.
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Heatherdale Farm

Posted By on July 20, 2010 | Listed under: Fruit & Berries, Herbs, Grains & Spices, Meat & Fish, Plants & Flowers, Vendors F - K
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Andre Levangie
Box 50
Heatherton, NS, B0H 1R0
Telephone: (902) 386-2008
Heatherdale Farm has been selling naturally raised beef and lamb since 1974 and is proud to provide the local community with quality meat cuts. With over 350 named varieties of flowering plants, we offer a wide variety of fresh cut flowers and bouquets in a wide variety of sizes and color combinations.
Try our fresh herbs, early rhubarb, currants, blackberries, plums and raspberries – or for the pet owner we have a variety of Pet Treats which have pleased both pets and owners alike! Feel free to stop by our table at the Market and ask about our Garden Accent Items.
See you at the Market!

Haveracres Maple Farm

Posted By on July 20, 2010 | Listed under: Fruit & Berries, Honey & Maple, Vegetables, Vendors F - K
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Jason Haverkort
295 St. Joseph’s Rd
Antigonish, NS, B2G 2K8
Telephone: (902) 863-3614
Work: (902) 872-0484
A maple syrup producer since 1999 and a farmer all his life, Jason and family produce high quality syrup available in a variety of sizes from 100 ml to 4 L.
They also farm six acres of strawberry fields and have fresh picked strawberries weekly, that are also available at their U Pick Location. The U Pick is located in St Josephs 13 km from Antigonish (watch for signs).Our products can also be found at locations listed below.
Product Availability:
Maple syrup (Year round)
Strawberries (Summer/July)
Zucchini, cucumbers ( Summer )
Pumpkins, gourds (Fall)
U Pick (Seasonal; open times vary)
Other locations Haveracres Products are sold include Bennett’s Market, Highway 7, Antigonish Braemore Co-op, Church St., Antigonish Farmer’s Daughter Country Market, Whycocomagh, as well as Sobey’s in Antigonish and New Glasgow.

Glenhill Berry Farm

Posted By on July 20, 2010 | Listed under: Fruit & Berries, Vegetables, Vendors F - K
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Sid Taylor
RR #5
Antigonish, NS, B2G 2L3
Telephone: (902) 783-2787
Glenhill Farms specialize in Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries.
Sid and family also have a variety of vegetables available including snap peas and beans, sweet corn, cucumbers field and pickling) Squash ( summer and winter) pumpkins and gourds. Glenhill also has a delicious selection of jams, jellies and pickles.
Product Availability:
Strawberries (July)
Raspberries (July 20 – Aug 7)
Blueberries (Aug 14 – Sept 7 (Frozen year round)
Peas (July)
Beans (July (late) Aug)
Cucumbers (Aug)
Pumpkins/ Gourds (Oct)
Squash (Aug)
Winter Squash (Sept – Dec)
All products are also available at the Glenhill Berry Farm: a convenient roadside stop, where you can treat yourself to a homemade strawberry shortcake and other goodies.The Glenhill Berry Farm is also home to a U-Pick operation, and is located 12 miles south of Antigonish on Highway 7.

GEMMS from Forest & Farm

Posted By on July 19, 2010 | Listed under: Eggs & Dairy, Fruit & Berries, Home & Health, Vegetables, Vendors F - K
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Veronica DeYoung
RR#1 St. Josephs
Antigonish, NS, B2G 2K8
Telephone: (902) 863-5928
Work: 870-3785
Website: www.gemms.ca
Naturally grown fruit and veggies, Weekly CSA (Fresh Food Basket), delivery or pickup. Wild Edibles such as Fiddleheads and Chanterelle mushrooms, Homemade pickles, Jams, Jellies, and Sauces. Balsam Fir and White Pine Christmas products such as Wreaths up to 60” diameter, Sprays, Grave Blankets and Pillows, Kissing Balls, Garlands.
GEMMS is a family owned and operated farm in the St Josephs area. Veronica and family believe in farming the old fashioned way, using no chemicals and giving back to the soil.
Not a lot of time? Worried your favorites will be sold before you arrive? Visit Veronica and inquire about her “Baskets of Fresh Food”. She can have your products bagged and ready for pick up on Market Day. She also has a midweek delivery, where her “Baskets of Fresh Food” are delivered to your door or you can pick up at Easting Honey and Bread on the corner of Main Street and Hawthorne in Antigonish.
Along with the produce listed below, GEMMS also produces a unique variety of quality balsam fir products, including dried balsam sachets and pillows, plus I sell Hand dripped beeswax candles and Watkins heritage products.
Our produce includes Culinary Herbs, Spinach, Fresh Salad Greens, Salad Herbs, Swiss Chard, Potatoes, Beets, Turnip Greens, String Beans, Fava Beans, Carrots (as sweet as candy), Parsnip, Turnips, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Fiddleheads, Sprouts, Fresh or Dried Chanterelle Mushrooms, Fiddleheads, Wild Berries ( blueberries, Raspberries, cranberries, blackberries. GEMMS Products are available at the Antigonish Farmers’ Market, Bennetts Market in Antigonish, and at our Farm Gate by appointment.

Funky Munkys Family Clothing

Posted By on July 19, 2010 | Listed under: Clothing & Wearables, Vendors F - K
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Sabrina Sangster
Antigonish, NS
Telephone: (902) 735-2787
Cell: (902) 318-0121
Quality hand crafted products such as cloth diapers, cloth training pants, cloth wipes, Heart to Heart baby slings, Heartstring Baby’s Companion Nursing necklace, waterproof crib pads, Kid Companions, cloth menstrual products and more!

Forever Green Organic Farm & Gardens

Posted By on July 19, 2010 | Listed under: Fruit & Berries, Meat & Fish, Vegetables, Vendors F - K
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Mary and Terry Boyle
9038 – R.R. #1 Afton
Antigonish, NS, B0H 1A0
Telephone: (902) 863-7845
Fax: (902) 232-3317
Forever Green is a mixed farm including beef, hogs, vegetables, grains, forages. It has been a certified organic farm for the last six years.
The Boyles have a selection of organic meat products consisting of various cuts of grass fed beef, select pork cuts and pork/beef sausages. All meat products are processed on location at their provincially inspected meat shop.
A wide selection of vegetables are available, starting early spring with spinach, salad greens, beets greens and green onions, As the growing season progresses expect to see beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, kale, eeks, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, swiss chard and turnip. All produce is picked fresh for the market.
Weekly Mary is busy cooking up a selection of sausage, a must-have for BBQ time and a one-of-a-kind treat at the market. While your enjoying a sausage ask Terry about box orders of meat and produce that can be waiting for you market day. This can also be arranged for other days of the week.
Forever Green products are also available at: “Planet Organic”, Halifax NS. “Chester Organic” Chester NS, and at our farm gate, The Boyle farm is located in Tracadie Antigonish Co. Exit 36 A when traveling East, and exit 37 when traveling West, watch for the Farm Sign.

Farmasea Cooperative Ltd.

Posted By on July 19, 2010 | Listed under: Eggs & Dairy, Home & Health, Vendors F - K
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Brian Ives & Elizabeth Ormond
1301 Meadow Green Rd.
Heatherton, NS, B0H 1R0
Telephone: (902) 386-2474
Dear friends,
Farmasea is a family business founded on appropriate technology principles and a commitment to organic methods. Wildcrafting of plants and gathering stormcast seaweeds is done in a manner that respects sound stewardship and harvesting practices. Processing includes passive solar drying and/or infusion with certified organic carrier oils. We harvest crops only when the highest content of active ingredients may be expected. As members of the American Botanical Council, we do our best to stay current with the monographs as it relates to peer-reviewed methods. Throughtout our travels in the Americas, Asia and County Donegal, Ireland, we have been taken by the dedicated simplicity of health practitioners working in their communities.
Herbs have been used as health aids throughout recorded history. The basic recipe(s) for creams and salves date back to the Greek physician Galen in the second century. Indeed, until mass-produced cosmetics became widespread in the 20th century, most products were concocted at home from herbs and other natural ingredients. We have attempted to reflect these ancient traditions.
We have made every effort to ensure that the ingredients we have used in these products are from natural sources and where possible, from our organic homestead.
Seaweeds and unicellular algae are used because they are one of nature’s purifiers and draw out impurities from the skin. Removing dead cells from one’s skin cleanses and refreshes, enhancing cellular renewal. This toning effect boosts circulation. Rich in amino acids, vitamins and minerals these aquatic nutrients nurture the body as it is enveloped in this uniquely soothing formula.
Some of the applications where our salves and liniments have helped include an after shave gel, minor skin dis-orders, foot massage/reflexology and strained deep tissue and muscles.
These products have been hand crafted and packaged with care and a modest understanding of what it may take to help rejuvenate one’s skin. Please take the time to drop us a note and comment on our products.
Store in a dark, cool place to ensure maximum shelflife .There is a small chance that a particular herb may cause an allergic reaction for some, so it is best that you “try a dab” on the inside of the forearm.
Elizabeth & Brian Farmasea
1301 Meadow Green Road
R.R. #2, Heatherton
Nova Scotia, BOH 1RO

Easting Bread and Honey Co.

Posted By on July 19, 2010 | Listed under: Baked Goods, Vendors A - E
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Stephen Swick
365 Cornect Road
Antigonish, NS, B2H 5C8
Telephone: (902) 783-2791
Work: (902) 735-3550
Outside of the Market, you can find us at our store in downtown Antigonish, at the corner of Main & Hawthorne. Our phone number is (902) 735-3550 and we are open M – F from 9am-5:30pm and Sat 9-1 during non-market months (Jan – mid-May).

Terron Dodd

Posted By on July 19, 2010 | Listed under: Art & Craft, Vendors P - Z
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Terron Dodd
RR #3
Whycocomagh, NS, B0E 3M0
Telephone: (902) 756-9068
I don’t use a pattern or even draw on the wood. I just pick up a piece of wood and start cutting. Each piece is unique, not exactly the same as any other. Many of them use the natural shape of the wood, I like to show the beauty that is naturally in the wood as well as what I might shape it into. Most of the time my business consists of only myself and my tools. Occasionally I get a friend or relative to do some work for me.
My products can be purchased directly from me on Saturday mornings at the Farmers’ Market, either to people who come to my house or by mail. It is much easier for me to sell through the markets, craft fairs and some galleries and shops.
I took part in the holiday market of the Dartmouth Handcrafters’ Guild last fall, and the Marconi Campus fair and Christmas at Victoria Park Craft Show, and my product did really well. I have some things in the Inverness County Centre for the Arts, Sunset Gallery (in Cheticamp), The Craft Gallery (in Sackville, NB), and sometimes in a few other places. I also have some in the Cape Breton Centre for Crafts and Design gallery, though they are changing their rules and raising their fees and I’m not sure at this point what I am going to decide. Directions to my place are too complicated and long to put here. If people want to come, they can e-mail or call. When I am not at my craft I spend time in my garden, when it yields a good crop, I end up selling it at the farmers’ market.

Debbie Fougere

Posted By on July 19, 2010 | Listed under: Art & Craft, Vendors A - E
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Debbie Fougere
RR#1 Monastery
Antigonish, NS, B0H 1W0
Telephone: (902) 232-2484
Debbie has a wide variety of handcrafts, unique jewelry and ornaments. Her original paintings are done in acrylics and water colors. A wide selection of painted wine glasses, rag quilts and throws in an assortment of colors and patterns. Debbie handcrafts are unique, something for everybody, and each week she arrives with something you didn’t see the week before.

Cornect Family Farm

Posted By on July 19, 2010 | Listed under: Home & Health, Honey & Maple, Vendors A - E
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Margaret Cornect
365 Cornect Road
Denver, Guysborough Co., NS, B2H 5C8
Telephone: (902) 833-2747
Fax: (902) 833-2747
Starting as blueberry producers, in 1994 we branched out to become beekeepers. Over the years our beehives have been used to pollinate not only our own blueberry fields in the Denver, Guysborough County area, but fields throughout Eastern Mainland Nova Scotia. When the pollinating season is over, the bees are free to roam and gather nectar and pollen from the wildflowers in and around their apiaries. These nectar sources make a mild and tasty honey.
Our honey is pure, unfiltered and unpasteurized, all done the old fashioned way, slowly and lovingly. We also use organic methods to control pests and diseases whenever possible. With time and experience we have greatly expanded the line of products we produce from our own honey to include jams, jellies, creamed and liquid honey, delicious honey cranberry chutney, and even honey butters.
During the fall months, gift boxes, filled with jams and jellies, are available for the gift-giving season. Anyone would be delighted to get a ” Sweet of You to try Us” product. The fall is also the time of year when beeswax cappings (that thin layer of beeswax covering the ripened honey) is carefully harvested, melted, cleaned and made into a variety of all natural beeswax candles for your enjoyment.
Products may be ordered directly – give us a call. Other locations for our products are listed on our website, www.cornectfamilyfarm.com.

Carmen Smith

Posted By on July 19, 2010 | Listed under: Art & Craft, Beverages, Vendors A - E
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Carmen Smith
Antigonish, NS
Telephone: (902) 863-6830
Freshly made lemonade every market! We also sell hand-crafted birdhouses.

Brook Ridge Farm

Posted By on July 19, 2010 | Listed under: Meat & Fish, Vendors A - E, Wool and Woolens
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Rhonda McCarron
1997 Highway #4
Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2K9
Telephone: (902) 863-6087
Please feel free to stop by our table at the Market or visit our website for more information on the wool products we carry – from delightfully cosy 100% wool blankets, to hot water bottle cozys, to soap in a coat – I’m sure we have a little something for everyone.
Brook Ridge Farm was established in 1995 when we purchased this property just west of the town of Antigonish, in North Eastern Nova Scotia. The rambling 200 acre tract of land is home to our Border Leicester purebred sheep, along with the commercial crossbred ewes and select purebred rams we employ in our breeding program.
Our farm family consists of not only of the sheep but horses, donkeys, goats, cats, rabbits and a dog. Although we love to call them our own, the deer who frequent the fields are transient visitors. The resident ravens, red tailed hawk and curious fox add to the color and sound of our little hamlet!
We breed, sell and show Border Leicester purebred stock and you will see some of the quality animals we have raised within the confines of this site. Should you be interested in starting your own flock, complimenting the breed you currently have or adding maternal power to your commercial line please feel free to contact us.
- Ian, Rhonda & Jaime

Admiral Bayfield’s Gardens

Posted By on July 16, 2010 | Listed under: Fruit & Berries, Herbs, Grains & Spices, Vendors A - E
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Bill Gunn
1462 Summerside Rd
Bayfield, Nova Scotia, B0H 1A0
Telephone: (902) 386-2481
We operate a small market garden with a wide variety of produce including fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, oregano, and thyme. We also carry traditional and unique vegetables from carrots to artichokes, tomatoes to edamame. You will also find a selection of such fruit staples as apples, pears, raspberries, and cranberries.

Cream Cheese Stuffed Strawberries
with Blueberries and Candied Walnuts

Posted By on July 16, 2010 | Listed under: Recipe of The Week (2010)
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Recipe for July 17th 2010
Ingredients:
About 40 Strawberries
Blueberries
8oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Candied Walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
Blend cream cheese, vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Cut the bottoms of the strawberries off to lay flat. Cut the strawberries in a + sign without cutting all the way through. Place cream cheese mixture in a ziplock bag, snip the corner and pipe cream cheese into strawberries.
Garnish with blueberries and candied walnuts.
You can also try stuffing them with homemade whipped cream next time!
Get Fresh With Your Local Farmer!

Garlic Scapes and Potato Salad

Posted By on July 9, 2010 | Listed under: Recipe of The Week (2010)
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Recipe for July 10th 2010
Ingredients:
10 new red potato(2-1/2 lb/1.25 kg), scrubbed and cubed
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup(250 mL) finely chopped garlic scapes
1/2 (125 mL) finely chopped red onion
Dressing:
2/3 cup(150 mL) buttermilk
1/4 cup(50 mL) light mayonnaise
3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
3/4 tsp(4 mL) each salt and pepper
Instructions:
In saucepan of boiling salted water, cover and cook potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and place in large bowl. Add celery.
Meanwhile, in nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; fry garlic scapes and onion, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and scapes are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Add to potatoes.


Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the dill, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.)
Add more buttermilk for moister salad, if desired.
Garnish with remaining dill.
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Steamed Mussels With Chorizo And Garlic Scapes

Posted By on July 2, 2010 | Listed under: Recipe of The Week (2010)
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Recipe for July 3rd 2010
Ingredients:
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed, with “beards” removed
2 cups dry sherry
8-10 garlic scapes, sliced thinly
1/4 pound dried hot chorizo, cut into small cubes
1 large rib of celery, washed and sliced thinly
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions:
Add mussels and sherry to a wide-bottom pot and place over high heat. Cover pan. Shake pan or stir every minute until mussels open, about 3-5 minutes. Discard any stubborn mussels that will not open.


Add garlic scapes, chorizo, celery, cilantro, tomatoes and olive oil to pot until warmed through, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, divide mussels, vegetables and chorizo among four bowls. Carefully pour cooking liquid over mussels, leaving behind any dirt and grit.
Serve with plenty of crusty bread to soak up the juice.
Makes 4 appetizer-size servings
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