Bailey's Local Foods ordering ends at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 30th

This is your reminder that you should place your order before 8:00 pm Tuesday November 30th for pickup on MONDAY December 6th.
Click http://baileyslocalfoods.ca/ordering to log-in and order.

Items that you have placed in your shopping cart will be ordered on your behalf on Tuesday at 8:00pm. There is no checkout button. If you do not intend to order, please ensure that your shopping cart is empty.

***Please note - Upcoming  MONDAY pickups are December 20, January 17, February 28, March 28 and April 18 (NEW Date!). Weekly Friday pickups will resume at the end of May.

Be sure to order enough for 2 weeks!

Some things to make sure you have on your shopping list:

Corn or wheat tortillas, taco shells or tostadas (like a taco, but flat) and you can't forget the awesome chips from McKechnie

More Cabbage Rolls from Nutty Bakers added! Anna was happy to make more!

Bailey's own Gift Baskets (http://baileyslocalfoods.ca/GiftBaskets.php) and Gift Certificates! What an easy gift!

Bales of straw for your chilly garden

Tea from Little City Farm and honey to put in it!

100 mile spelt bread from Golden Hearth and some PB & J to go on it

Butter for baking (that is one item that I need to add!) - Flour on sale too!

Leeks, carrots and onions for soup - potatoes too!

Tasty vinegars and sauces from Pristine Gourmet that you tasted at the last pickup

Amazing Organic Beef from Vibrant Farms

Can you tell I was just working on my list?

See you next week!
Rachael
Bailey's Local Foods
baileyslocalfoods.ca

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Bailey's Buying Club - Ordering for Monday December 6th still open!

Click http://baileyslocalfoods.ca/ordering to log-in and order. Ordering closes at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 30th. (sorry about the error in the last message)

Please be sure to read the wavier on our website when you log in. It reminds you that items placed your shopping cart are automatically saved (there is no 'checkout' button).

Items you order this week are to be picked up at First United Church on Monday December 6th between 3:30 PM and 7:00 PM. Ordering will end on Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 at 8:00 PM

***Please note - Upcoming  MONDAY pickups are December 20, January 17, February 28, March 28 and April 18 (NEW Date!). Weekly Friday pickups will resume at the end of May.

Hi Local Eaters!

The house is quiet and I realize that when we have 3 weeks between pickups the fridge can actually get empty (it even got cleaned today). It's time to look to the freezer and all the fruit and vegetables that we put away over the summer and fall. We have some members who in previous years have waited until the official beginning of winter to start enjoying the preserved and frozen goodness of summer. Could you wait until December 21 to start eating your lovely jars of peaches or frozen raspberries?

We've continued to work on the order form since it opened and there are a few notable additions/changes:

• Gluten Free Christmas Cookies and Wheat Free Gingerbread Cookies from Circle of Life
• The Nutty Bakers have light and dark fruit cake to choose from.
• Holiday Boxes from Traditional Foods. You could give these as gifts or use them for holiday entertaining!
• Jams and preserves in CASES! Stock up on your favourites or give them as gifts!
• Speaking of cases we have a great price on pear applesauce by the case. A great sauce to mix with your granola or yogurt.
• By popular demand the Eggs have now been moved into the dairy section - unfortunately they are sold out already
  
• Oak Manor has extended their flour SALE through to the December 6th Pickup
• Potatoes in 50 lb bags from Ivan Brubacher, washed or unwashed
  
• Evelyn's Crackers in four varieties now available - look under 'baked goods'
  

Give the gift of Local Food
Are you stumped on what to get someone on your gift giving list?
We have put together three different sizes of gift baskets for the person that has everything. You can see them here http://www.baileyslocalfoods.ca/GiftBaskets.php. You could also Give the Gift of Bailey's - A Gift Membership with Pear Apple Sauce. You can find all of these items along with some others in the Gift section located in the 'other' category.

We also have many items that can be used for Teacher's gifts, office gift giving, hostess gifts or stuffing stockings. Here are a few suggestions from Maryrose:

• Use a nice bowl and add a Pop a Cob or coloured popcorn
• Anna Tolazzi has beautiful boxed Hot Chocolate. Katharina also has boxes of pre-wrapped chocolate bon-bons (each is a very tasty piece of art). Great to have on hand just in case. Katharina's chocolate bars are delicious and have stunning graphic packaging. I would love her chocolate in my stocking
• Golden Hearth has ginger cookies and Belgian crackle cookies. Wrap them in a dish cloth and you have a great gift.
• Keep an eye out on the Spontaneous table as there are a few other items in the works we should have by pick up day.

Cheese Please?
For all you fancy local cheese lovers, we hope to offer Monforte Cheese for the December 20th pickup. We may also accept vouchers from their CSA Program. Stay tuned!

Helping others
In January we added the option to donate to a local food based charity on our order form (under 'other'). We are able to issue receipts to anyone who has donated more than $10 as well, so you get a great deal while helping others. We have already donated $1000 in local dried beans to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region though the Canstruction competition (more at http://www.thefoodbank.ca/en/events/canstruction.asp) and it's never too late for you to donate. The donation option is on our order form because last year Michelle shared the struggles she faced when the demand for emergency food at Christmas was greater than ever before. Michelle is asking us to help again in a different way. Please read the following message from a good friend and one of our Volunteers:

Hi, My name is Michelle and I am one of many volunteers at Bailey's Local Foods. When I am not sorting food on pick up day or ordering many new things on line to eat, I am an employee of the House of Friendship. In my role, I support many families who are living on a limited income, who experience food insecurity and often social isolation.

With the holiday season rapidly approaching I find myself thinking about our dedication to supporting local farmers/local food and how this philosophy could be extended to helping local people in need.

In the spirit of giving over the holiday season and staying connected to the theme of all things local, Rachael and Maryrose have agreed to support my idea of collecting basic personal care items for local people in need.

Items such as toothpaste, tooth brushes, floss, deodorant, socks, shampoo and others are highly needed by the House of Friendship Programs. If this is something you would like to contribute to there will be a collection box for any donations during the Dec 6 and Dec 20 pick up dates . If you have any questions please feel free to find me at the pick up and I would be happy to chat or feel free to email me at michelle@baileyslocalfoods.ca.

If you would like more information about The House of Friendship and the programs they offer please visit their website at www.houseoffriendship.org.

Keep warm and enjoy the snow!
Rachael and Maryrose,
Bailey's Local Foods
www.baileyslocalfoods.ca

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Bailey's Buying Club - Ordering is now open for Monday December 6th

Click http://baileyslocalfoods.ca/ordering to log-in and order. Ordering closes at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 30th.

Please be sure to read the wavier on our website when you log in. It reminds you that items placed your shopping cart are automatically saved (there is no 'checkout' button).

Items you order this week are to be picked up at First United Church on Monday December 6th between 3:30 PM and 7:00 PM. Ordering will end on Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 at 8:00 PM

***Please note - Upcoming  MONDAY pickups are December 20, January 17, February 28, March 28 and April 18 or 25. Friday Pickups will resume at the end of May.

Hi Local Eaters!

It seems too soon to think about the December 6th pickup, but the order form is open for you now!

Here are some highlights:

• Oak Manor Flour is still on sale!
• Green Table Foods now has Chili and Curry in 744 mL glass jars!
• More excellent teas (including Winter Flu Fighter) from Little City Farm!
• New Hot Sauce from Country Flavour - Made with cherries!
• Organic Sweet Potatoes from Pfennings
• There is a new 'squash' section under 'vegetables' - look for the Sweet Mama Squash there and a 'gifts' section under 'other' with great gifts like baskets and memberships!

Local Crafts Too!
To get ready for the holiday season we would like to invite some local artisans to show their wares at the next two pickups so you can give local items as gifts or buy them for yourself! If you are interested in displaying your own items, please let us know what you have to offer! We will be asking vendors for a $20 table fee that will go to a local food based charity.

In the spirit of fostering entrepreneurship we would like to invite local children to sell crafts in the new year and through the summer. Think of it as a great spot for a lemonade stand! If you and your children are interested (yes, we need a parent involved), please let us know! We will have one table available at each pickup and will be asking children for a $5 table fee that will go to a local food based charity.

Holiday Favourites
We have so many amazing foods that are a treat, especially when the weather gets cold! In addition to the hot chocolate from Anna Tolazzi (It's Katharina's mother's name). We have sparkling cider from The Cider Keg in delicious flavours like peach, raspberry, strawberry-rhubarb and cranberry in addition to apple and golden apple (drier for the more refined palate). These are also great beverages to have on hand during holiday festivities. What's better than a bowl of popcorn drizzled with ghee? You can go simple, organic or gourmet with all the selection from Ontario Popping Corn! For extra fun try one of the Pop-A-Cobs. They can make great stocking stuffer's too! Oh and don't forget about Christmas Fruit Cake. The Nutty Bakers have a light and dark cake to choose from.

Easy Snacks
I had some ladies over for a meeting tonight and found that the absolute easiest and tastiest treat to share was a bag of Tortilla chips from McKechnie, some salsa (you have your choice!) and hummus from Green Table Foods. The best news this week is that Doug has begun experimenting with local corn so we may get lucky and have locally made tortilla chips with local corn for the next pickup. I'll keep you posted. The chips, while best when super fresh, do have a three month shelf life, so you can stock up! You never know who will stop by over the Holiday Season.

Gift Baskets
Maryrose and Aura came over the other day and put together three gorgeous gift baskets for gift giving this season! We'd love to share the 100 Miler (large), Regional Favourites (medium) and The Sceptic Locavore (small) with you. An idea of what is included in each is at http://www.baileyslocalfoods.ca/GiftBaskets.php. You will find them in the 'gifts' section under 'other'.

Talking Turkey
Kevin wants you to roast one of his turkeys for your holiday meal. I asked him why we should buy his birds. Here is his response:

Why Snyder Heritage Farms Turkeys?

This is what we do on our farm:

• We produce and blend our own feed. (We know what's in it)
• We us crops grown on our farm.
• GMO Free Grains are used.
• Drug Free birds.
• No animal by-products.
• Pre and Probiotics are used for a healthier bird.
• Fresh Cryovac Frozen for food Safety and Quality (Find the processed date, not the best before)
• Best management practices: Environmental Farm Plan, Food Safety and Traceability and a Farm Food Safety Program - We believe these courses are an important part of our farm so we can produce a high quality product.
• We have nothing to hide about the way we grow our Birds, we "Grow Healthy and Happy Turkeys"

Please visit our website for more info at snyderheritagefarms.com.

Thanks Kevin & Anne Snyder
Snyder Heritage Farms

P.S. Did you know Turkey is classed as a Super Food for it's Health benefits, the only meat protein on the list! Check out the super food list at http://www.cookingnook.com/10-healthiest-foods.html.

We'll check in again before ordering closes on November 30th.
Rachael and Maryrose,
Bailey's Local Foods
www.baileyslocalfoods.ca

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Bailey's Local Foods ordering ends at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 9th

This is your reminder that you should place your order before 8:00 pm Tuesday November 9th for pickup on MONDAY November 15th.
Click http://baileyslocalfoods.ca/ordering to log-in and order.

Our next ordering window will be open from Wednesday November 17th until Tuesday November 30th for pickup on Monday December 6th..

Items that you have placed in your shopping cart will be ordered on your behalf on WEDNESDAY at 8:00pm. There is no checkout button. If you do not intend to order, please ensure that your shopping cart is empty.
***Please note - Upcoming  MONDAY pickups are December 6, December 20, January 17, February. Friday pickups will resume in May.

Message from Rachael:

Hasn't this week been beautiful? We've raked leaves and played street hockey and looked in awe at the frost on the lawn this morning. I still need to plant garlic. I just hate to sacrifice any of the bulbs on my counter.

 

The folks at Pristine Gourmet are likely going to come and sample their wonderful products on Monday. If you haven't yet tried their sauces, vinegars and oils, this is your chance! They're truly gourmet! We had their Blueberry Baco Noir Wine Vinegar on salad greens

 

A few suggestions while you shop:

• Gluten Free Multigrain from Green Table Foods is soooo good!
• Fusilli from Barrie Bros. in two flavours
• Bread and other treats from Golden Hearth - they freeze well!
• Flours on sale from Oak Manor
• Pear-Apple Sauce to mix with yogurt. Mmmm!
• More mushrooms and sauerkraut now available
• Chocolate bars and hot chocolate from Anna Tolazzi
• Creme fraiche for on top of everything (including baked potatoes)
• Salad Greens - They can last 2-3 weeks in the frridge if you don't eat them first!

Enjoy,
Rachael and Maryrose
Bailey's Local Foods
baileyslocalfoods.ca

Click http://baileyslocalfoods.ca/ordering to log-in and order.

P.S. We can use your fruit boxes, baskets and jars from preserves again if you return them.

Is this your first email from us? Read more at baileyslocalfoods.blogspot.com.

You are receiving Standard Notifications because you are a member of Bailey's Local Food Buying Club.

Bailey's Local Foods ordering ends at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 9th

 

This is your reminder that you should place your order before 8:00 pm Tuesday November 9th for pickup on MONDAY November 15th.
Click http://baileyslocalfoods.ca/ordering to log-in and order.

Items that you have placed in your shopping cart will be ordered on your behalf on Tuesday at 8:00pm. There is no checkout button. If you do not intend to order, please ensure that your shopping cart is empty.
***Please note - Upcoming MONDAY pickups are Dec. 6, Dec. 20, Jan. 17. Friday pickups will resume in May.

Be sure to order enough for 3 weeks! It's easy to get enough yogurt, frozen and pantry items for a few weeks. Please ask if you want to know the approximate shelf life of our prepared foods.

We'll send another reminder on Tuesday.

Enjoy this sun,
Rachael
Bailey's Local Foods
baileyslocalfoods.ca

Click http://baileyslocalfoods.ca/ordering to log-in and order.

P.S. We can use your fruit boxes, baskets and jars from preserves again if you return them.

Is this your first email from us? Read more at baileyslocalfoods.blogspot.com.

You are receiving Standard Notifications because you are a member of Bailey's Local Food Buying Club.

Bailey's Buying Club - Ordering is now open for Monday November 15th

Click http://baileyslocalfoods.ca/ordering to log-in and order. Ordering closes at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 9th.

Please be sure to read the wavier on our website when you log in. It reminds you that items placed your shopping cart are automatically saved (there is no 'checkout' button).

Items you order this week are to be picked up at First United Church on Monday November 15th between 3:30 PM and 7:00 PM. Ordering will end on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 at 8:00 PM

***Please note - Upcoming  MONDAY pickups are Dec. 6, Dec. 20, Jan. 17. Order enough for three weeks! Friday Pickups will resume in May.

When Marci became a Member at Bailey's she wrote telling us that she hoped that the "business gets so big that you need to hire me to write stuff for you." Well, it may not be *that* big yet, but I have asked Marci to write for us today.

Here is an inspiring email from Marci for you to read:

Rachael asked if I was interested in writing an ‘inspiring’ email for the Bailey’s membership.  I was busy wondering how I could be inspiring when it hit me. I don’t have to be inspiring because Bailey’s is.  We get fresh-out-of-the-field produce that is healthier and frankly, prettier, than anything you see in a grocery story.  The prices are great and for every mushroom or head of lettuce we buy, a local farmer benefits.  And speaking of benefits, let us not forget the boon to our environment that comes from buying local.

The other thing I love about the Bailey’s experience is going to the Church for pick ups. Who will I meet today?  What will I learn today?

A couple of weeks ago I discovered that 1/2 bushel of apples was A LOT.  I am still trying to make a dent in the proliferation of crunchy Spartans taking up more than their fair share of space in my downstairs fridge.  That same day I found out that rapini is a leafy green that does not in any way resemble the long, slender broccoli-like veggie I was expecting. 

Recipes?  Everyone is willing to share.  A fellow member taught me how to blanch green beans before freezing and today I spoke with a woman who has actually come up with a  way to cook kale with maple syrup.  Now that is inspiring!

Marci is a mother, environmentalist, writer and entertainer's agent who is well into her second year as a Bailey's member and can't imagine life without the weekly, biweekly or monthly trek to the church to see what the Ontario countryside has created for us this time...

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We're gearing up for the season of giving and trying to make your life a little easier. I bet you hadn't thought that you could buy gifts at Bailey's Local Foods! We have items that might help if you have friends and family who are hard to buy for. Maybe even for those who like locally handmade Fair-Trade organic chocolate (not 100% local, unfortunately)... Just maybe.

First, we would like to offer a Bailey's membership that you can share with your friends. You can buy the teacher, a co-worker or your neighbour a one year membership to Bailey's Local Foods! We'll tie a Gift Certificate on to a jar of Pear Apple Sauce and have it ready to give for any occasion! If you want to share local food with ALL your friends, we have a little gift for you too. With the purchase of Five Memberships (and jars of Pear Apple Sauce) we'll throw in a complimentary membership for your next year at Bailey's!

Look for Gift baskets in December (Yay!) but until then, find some ways to treat yourself!

• Raspberry Honey  - just honey and raspberries - pink and lovely on toast!
  
• The last of the Tomatoes before Floralane replants their greenhouse =(
  
• Jerusalem Artichokes - cook them like you would potatoes... (they aren't green and spiky)
  
• Snyder Heritage Farms Turkey is  GMO Free and prices have just become even better!
  
• Mapleton's Yogurt price has just increased, but it's still worth it for that creamy goodness
  
• Oak Manor Flour is 10% off for this order only! Stock up for your holiday baking!!!
  
• Did I mention Chocolate Bars and Hot Chocolate earlier? Katharina from Anna Tolazzi Artisan Chocolates has something just for your sweet tooth and mine!
  

Soon we'll have a category for 'gifts', but for now look in the 'other' category and have fun shopping!!

Have a great week,
Rachael and Maryrose,
Bailey's Local Foods
www.baileyslocalfoods.ca

P.S. We can use your fruit boxes, baskets and jars from preserves again if you return them.

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