Let The Countdown Begin! 🤩

written by Nicole Jacobs,
Market Manager
Market operates Thursdays, 3-7pm, 
INDOORS, at 875 Dufferin St 

*full vendor list here

Yes, indeed folks – we’re thrilled to be gearing up for ”the big day” – May 22nd! So (including this week), there are just six Thursdays, until the market officially moves outdoors. Once again, that’s “on the grass”, and on the west-side, (of the clubhouse building.) Yippee!! (But please do keep supporting the indoor market, in the meantime. )

(Colourful) duck eggs were available from Nith Valley Organics, last week – and just in time for Easter! And (not to worry), Nathan only used natural dye on them.
 

Also, did you get a chance to welcome Alexandra (of Nith Valley Organics) last Thursday? (Also pictured in our feature photo), last week was Alexandra’s first time at the Dufferin Grove Market, (helping out Nathan.) And she was awesome! Feel free to say hello to her this week, if you haven’t yet gotten the chance. 

Amazing, and nutrient-dense, sweet potatoes, from Plan B Organics.
 

And if you missed out last week, on that incredible swiss chard Alexandra’s holding (in the photo), definitely grab some this week! Nith Valley Organics will have lots of spectacular fresh greens to choose from – chard, dandelion, bok choy, kale and more! As well as my personal favourite – parsley. And great news – (being that it’s only April), that list will only get longer.
 

Chestnut mushrooms, from Noki Farms.
 

So once again, May 22nd, is the market’s official “outdoor inaugural” this year – (3-7pm.) Be there to give all of our seasonal vendors a big “welcome back”. And please feel free to help us spread the word!  
And if you’re curious about our returning (seasonal) vendors, please stay tuned. For some, it will depend on the progress of the growing season itself. But I’ll definitely keep you posted!

Red beets from Nith Valley Organics – a great source of antioxidants. 
 

Another (and more recent) day to countdown, is Earth Day – Tuesday April 22, 2025. And for you “super-earthlings”, once again, this year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet“. (According to Google), that means “encouraging everyone to unite behind renewable energy and to triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030.” Awesome! If we each do a little bit, hopefully we can get there.



Vendors News..
Full vendor list here. 

The lovely Colette, of Urban Harvest, is back at this week’s market – hooray! You’ll definitely want to check in with her if you’re planning to “get gardening” soon. And don’t forget, Colette has amazing skincare products, and essential oils as well.  

Alma Bakery is also back this week. Flavourful hummus, baba ganoush, baklava, marinated olives and more!  Reza’s got lots of great options for your holiday dinner this weekend – or for any occasion at all.

Incredible FRESH lamb ribs from Nith Valley Organics – wow! Holding them, (in the photo), are the hands of longtime market-supporter, Ravi. Ravi told me (last week), that he was going to make a special dinner for his daughter and a friend that night. I’m hoping to check in with him this week, to see how it went. Either way, I’m super-impressed!
 

Dried blackberry – yum! Perhaps this should be my next “flavour adventure” from “Kalmplex Snax“! If you haven’t tried one of these yet, now’s the time! Delicious dried fruit, with a hint of cayenne – and lots of flavour selections to choose from.
Full vendor list here.



Some Sweet Treats..

Swedish Knots from Johnson Family Bakery – with three amazing flavours to choose from.

Wild Canada Plum Compote, from Forbes Wild Foods – super-tasty and wonderfully-local.

This preserve has only fouringredients: wild Canada plum, organic sugar, pectin, and citric acid. Let it add the perfect kick to your charcuterie board – or even, just spread on some toast, or mixed into your yogurt or oatmeal. Need more suggestions? The brilliant Seth is loaded with ideas! Be sure to check in with him.



Hot & Tasty!

Yummy falafel from Magic Oven – with a little tamarind sauce, or spice it up with some hot sauce. Either way, perfection!

Jerk chicken, from Estelle’s Caribbean Cuisine – served with a side of rice and some salad. A definite crowd-pleaser, that many have planned their “Thursday-nite dinners” around.  
 

Food & Art.. 

Fresh salmon from Fisherfolk – a quick and easy dinner option, loaded in omega-3 and healthy fats. With a side of veggies from one of our farmers, A+!

And kudos to the multi-talented Lillian! Our very own market Communications Coordinator, brilliantly “rose to the occasion” (at the market on April 3rd.) Upon learning that Sabrina of Fisherfolk, had forgotten her signage, (using the market’s whiteboard), Lillian “drew up” this incredible menu board – in just a few minutes! Well done Lillian!




Tell Marc About It!

Yes folks – our resident poet Marc, wants to know “all about it”! Tell him what you’re feeling that day, or even just what excites you about the market right now. Basically, give him a specific topic, and he’ll amaze you with a poem – in minutes! But please know that (currently), “Marc’s Poetry Dispensary” is just at the market until 5:30pm – and that PWYC donations are greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone!


See you Thursday folks, and happy long weekend.
–Nicole
*Market operates every Thursday, 3-7pm – INDOORS, (at 875 Dufferin St) 


 

VENDORS_April 17, 2025
 

Growers:

• Plan B Organics
• Nith Valley Organics
• Noki Farms

Meat & Fish:

• Fisherfolk
• Nith Valley Organics (lamb & chicken)

Eggs:

• Nith Valley Organics

Bakeries:

• Johnson Family Bakery 
• Alma Bakery

Prepared Foods:

• Magic Oven
• Estelle’s Caribbean Cuisine

Preserves & Specialty Items:

• Forbes Wild Foods
• Kalmplex Snax
• Urban Harvest – welcome back!

“Extras”:

• Poetry (with Marc) – only til 5:30pm
• Happy Earth Month!

Miche sourdough, from Johnson Family Bakery – baked fresh every week. Did you know that sourdough-making goes as far back as possibly 3700 BCE?