by Bonnie-Jean Stacey | Jun 7, 2017 | Herb
Cilantro or Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is the herb of the year for 2017 as announced by the International Herb Association. It isn’t a rule, however, I’ve found that generally in recipes coriander refers to the round seed and cilantro refers to the fresh leaves;...
by Dorothy Dobson | Jun 5, 2017 | Garlic
The 2017 Carp Farmers’ Market Garlic Festival is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever – more garlic, more speakers, something for everyone. Saturday August 12 and Sunday August 13. Check back in July for the schedule.
by Ennio Marcantonio | Jan 17, 2017 | Easter, Information
2016 was another successful year for the Carp Farmers’ Market. We had a record number of vendors and record sales. We thank all our customers for their continued loyalty to the best Market in Easter Ontario. In 2017 we hope to continue the great relationship...
by Ennio Marcantonio | Oct 17, 2016 | Christmas, Information
You’re invited to the Carp Farmers’ Market’s Annual Christmas Market! For 2 days in December come do some local Christmas shopping with over 60 of your favourite LOCAL Carp Farmers’ Market vendors! Open Friday, December 2nd, from 3pm to 8pm...
by Ennio Marcantonio | Aug 16, 2016 | Garlic
Thanks for coming out to our 2016 Garlic Festival and supporting local agriculture. We hope you can come back to visit us at our regular Carp Farmers’ Market Saturday 8 am – 1 pm till October 29th. Also please plan to attend next year’s Festival...
by Ennio Marcantonio | Jun 15, 2016 | Herb
Our feature herb at this year’s Festival is BASIL. In its honour we are holding a Pesto Contest. Below are the deatils. The Carp Herb Festival Pesto Contest is open to all – vendors, customers, the general public. .Categories are Best Traditional, Most...
by Ian Sterne | Mar 13, 2016 | Herb
On Sunday, June 26, 2016 the Carp Farmers Market Association (CFMA) will host the first annual Carp Herb Festival on the grounds of the Carp Fair Grounds. This event will help fill the void left when the owners of the Herb Garden in Almonte decided they would no...
by Ennio Marcantonio | Aug 22, 2014 | Information
With tomato season upon us, what better way to showcase this delicious fruit than with a list of just some of their many benefits! One serving of ripe, red and raw tomatoes (one serving = one cup or 150 grams) not only contains a good source of vitamins A, C, K, but...
by Ennio Marcantonio | Aug 9, 2014 | Garlic, Information
Garlic, beautiful garlic! The 15th Annual Garlic Festival is here and the market is truly bustling! It is market season at its best. From garlic events, to cooking demos and information sessions, Garlic Festival is a garlic-lovers dream. We certainly have plenty of...
by Ennio Marcantonio | Aug 1, 2014 | Information
Berries are packed full of fiber! Eating lots of fiber makes you feel full and in turn eat less. Blackberries, raspberries and boysenberries each contain 8 grams of fiber per cup. That’s 1/3 the daily recommended amount of fiber! Berries are also loaded with...
