the jambican journey » farmers' markets
a very welcome happening
first indoor market was quite wonderful. a very welcome happening. … Read entire article »
Filed under: farmers' markets
christmas at lansdowne
the ottawa farmers’ market at lansdowne will continue outside until nov 13th, then we move INSIDE the Aberdeen Pavillion (cattle castle) for 4 weeks – nov 20, 27, dec 4, and 18th. jambican will be there with some veggies, preserves, dried stuff, and… music.. … Read entire article »
Filed under: farmers' markets
you say stew, i say soup…
will have some of these this weekend.. they will be cut in pieces as they are a little unwieldy (14lbs +) … have given us three tasty and hearty stews so far… truly, however, in my heritage these are used in ’soup’ – made with lots of ‘food’ (or ground provisions) – and are an essential part of caribbean life. … Read entire article »
Filed under: farmers' markets
daikon
the first round of daikon are coming in now.. … Read entire article »
Filed under: farmers' markets
faith, patience and perseverance
my pride and joy – after 3 years of trying onion from seed, a freakishly wet spring resulted in raised beds as a desperate attempt to save the season.. and voila!.. faith, patience and perseverance are joyous indeed. … Read entire article »
Filed under: farmers' markets
a good match
new potatoes and callaloo – (or any type of braised green ‘leafies’) is a seasonal match made in heaven… … Read entire article »
Filed under: farmers' markets
callaloo!!
expect to see this beautiful green at market from july 16th straight through to late september…. a staple in jamaican cuisine, callaloo (amaranth) is also found in many parts of africa, china, south america, greece, the indian sub-continent - probably most of the world as far as my limited research goes.. braised, steamed, or in soups, callaloo is a sweet-ish green and should be cooked for around 7-10 minutes.. although slightly (or vastly) different in taste, callaloo and … Read entire article »
Filed under: farmers' markets
our farmers’ markets
for the 2011 season we will be vending at two local markets. the ottawa farmers’ market (at lansdowne) and the main market (at st paul’s university on main street). both markets will be open until the end of october. … Read entire article »
Filed under: farmers' markets