Sunday, April 21, 2013

Bailey's Local Foods ordering now open for Monday May 10th pickup in Waterloo!

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 WEDNESDAY, May 7th at 8:00pm.
There is no checkout button. If you do not intend to order, please ensure that your shopping cart is empty.

Upcoming dates:
FRIDAY May 10th, Friday May 24th, Friday June 7th, Friday June 21st, Friday July 5th! We may add in another Friday in June if the strawberries are ready!
  • EDSS Twice as Sharp will be at our May 10th pick. Bring your knives and scissors so that they are as sharp as you are in the kitchen! If you take the blade off your power mower, they can sharpen that too! $3 for knives under 6", $4 for knives 6" or over, within reason.
  • As the weather improves, you can bring your bike to our pickups for tune-ups and repairs by Nav of Bliss by Bike.
A message from Rachael:

The next pickup seems so far away. May 10th is our first Friday of 2013, the Friday before Mother's Day and only a week before the Victoria Day long weekend and the unofficial start of summer (maybe the snow will have stopped by then).

So far I have a few kinds of cheese in my shopping basket. The Colby and Monterey Jack from Millbank shredded and mixed together are necessary for quesadillas around here. It's a quick lunch without much clean up. I'm also getting some pepperettes and other foods for travelling as we have a little trip in store. How about you?

The winter is a bit of a slower time for us so we have a chance to catch up and make improvements. Did you notice the new and improved pick up slips? Now your purchases are grouped by the area in the hall where you will find them and in order by supplier as well! At the next pickup all the items that you order multiples of will be a different colour so that you remember to pick up the number you ordered! I hope that this makes your pick up experience more fun!

Another of the things we're working on right now is updating our very out of date website. We're putting together a bit of information on each our farmers, producers and suppliers so that you can get to know them better. After asking you on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/baileyslocalfoods) and twitter (https://twitter.com/BaileysLocal) you want to know about items that are GMO free. Just as a quick primer, all farmers who are certified organic are GMO free. We'll do our best to find out  the farmers who only grow or use GMO free seed and products and let you know. If you have input on what you'd like to see this would be a great time to share it with us!

Just like I remind you to stock up when it's a big stretch between pickups I'll remind you that you only have to shop for 2 weeks this time. We're easing back to weekly pickups as the produce ramps up. Soon enough there will be asparagus, rhubarb and then strawberries!

Going back to Fridays means we've added back breads from Golden Hearth Baking Co, but that well unfortunately loose items from Winnie's Gluten Free Foods. Organic, stone ground flour from Oak Manor will be available on the first pickup of each month through the summer (if you mark things on your calendar you can mark May 10th, June 7th, July 5th and Aug 9th)

New Moon Cookies was recently featured in an article on Blog To. If you've ever wondered what the kitchen looks like, here's a chance to check out some action photos and see the cookies being made. http://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2013/04/behind_the_scenes_at_new_moon_kitchen/

Community events:
  • Don’t miss the Stitch ‘n’ Kitsch Spring sale! Find unique, handmade items made by local artists on Saturday April 27th from 11am to 6pm at First United Church.
  • The film "Dirt" is being shown by Transition KW Wednesday April 24th at 7pm at the REEP hous and there's lots of seats still available.  Reserve your seat at http://tfcmovienight.eventbrite.ca/. Bailey's member Jon Spee is facilitating the discussion about the humourous history and current state of this important organic matter.

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

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

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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Ordering extended to WEDNESDAY at 8pm for Bailey's Local Foods pickup on April 15th - Order for 3.5 weeks!

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 WEDNESDAY, April 10th at 8:00pm.
There is no checkout button. If you do not intend to order, please ensure that your shopping cart is empty.

Upcoming dates:
Monday April 15th is the last Monday pickup for the season. There is a 3.5 week break between pickups as we move to Friday pickups
FRIDAY May 10th, Friday May 24th, Friday June 7th, Friday June 21st, Friday July 5th! We may add in another Friday in June if the strawberries are ready!
  • EDSS Twice as Sharp will be at our pickups. Bring your knives and scissors so that they are as sharp as you are in the kitchen!
  • As the weather improves, you can bring your bike to our pickups for tune-ups and repairs by Nav of Bliss by Bike.
A message from Rachael:

***Order enough for 3.5 weeks!***
Time to stock up!
Maryrose and I chatted this morning and both came to the realization that this in the last pickup for 3.5 weeks! I know that in our house we need to stock up on a few things. How about you? We extended ordering until Wednesday night to give you some extra time.

If you are itching to get back into the garden like I am, be sure to check out the sale items from Traditional Gardener!

Items to stock up on:
  • New crop Maple Syrup in light, medium and amber grades!
  • Yogurt - Mapleton's Organic, Perth County or Monforte?
  • Cheese fro Monforte, Millbank and Local Dairy
  • Flour from Oak Manor
  • Dried beans from Rounds
  • Chocolate from Anna Tolazzi (all our Easter Chocolate is gone!)
  • Potatoes and Carrots. Awesome storage crops!
  • Golden Guernsey Milk from Eby Manor (it's always long dated!)
  • Coffee Beans - You grind it so it stays fresh!
  • Tomatoes (they really do continue to get better with time) Toasted Tomato sandwiches anyone?
  • From These Roots Jams - Look for the Family sized jars and the sale items!
  • Bread - Freezes well!
  • Awesome sausages from Gumboot Gourmet and Snider's
  • Tempeh from Henry!
  • Noodles and Pasta from J&D Peters.
  • Peanuts for snacks
  • Tortillas, Tamales, Tostadas and Tacos. Did you see the new Tamale flavour? It's Bean and Beef!
  • Tasty Glutend free baking from Tia's Bakery and Winnie's Gluten-Free Foods! I love them both!

Items to eat right away:

  • Goat Cheese and Carmelized Onion Tarte from Ambrosia Pastry Co.
  • Spinach and greens (though they last for weeks also!)
  • Microgreens and shoots! Cruncy and good for you!
     
Roasting Chickens - farm direct! New Date - Chickens will be now be available April 11th!
We're not offering these through Bailey's, but if you want to buy roasting chickens from Sam Bowman in Wallenstein. You can pick them up fresh at his farm on April 11th, but you need to call ahead to tell him how many you want! His number is 519-698-2960 and if you've never been to his farm before ask for directions. I hear it isn't GPS friendly.. =) The birds are $3.75/lb and about 5-6 lbs. They have been fed organic grain, raised inside with room to move around and will be processed at Country Poultry.

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

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

Click http://baileyslocalfoods.ca/ordering to log-in and order.
If someone has forwarded you this email and you have not yet registered, please go to https://www.100milesystems.com/baileyslocalfoods.ca/register.php and register!

Find us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/baileyslocalfoods and now at twitter too at https://twitter.com/baileyslocal.

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Sunday, April 7, 2013

Bailey's Local Foods ordering open until Tuesday for pickup on April 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, April 9th at 8:00pm.
There is no checkout button. If you do not intend to order, please ensure that your shopping cart is empty.

Upcoming dates:
Monday April 15th is the last Monday pickup for the season.
FRIDAY May 10th, Friday May 24th, Friday June 7th, Friday June 21st, Friday July 5th! We may add in another Friday in June if the strawberries are ready!
  • EDSS Twice as Sharp will be at our pickups. Bring your knives and scissors so that they are as sharp as you are in the kitchen!
  • As the weather improves, you can bring your bike to our pickups for tune-ups and repairs by Nav of Bliss by Bike.
A message from Rachael:

Maple mania!
Record crowds at the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival this year and perfect conditions for bumper crops! We're on our way out to watch Kevin fo Snyder Heritage farms boil some sap right now! Photos to follow!

Edible Plants for your garden!
Are you interested in growing more food within city limits?
Would you like some of your edible landscaping to be lower maintenance than a vegetable garden? How fresh would you like your breakfast fruit and berries?
A small group of local foodies (including us at Bailey's) have cooked up the possibility of a bulk wholesale purchase of edible trees and shrubs, including both imported and native plants. If you are interested, fill in the form (with more info) here ASAP.

Roasting Chickens - farm direct! New Date - Chickens will be now be available April 11th!
We're not offering these through Bailey's, but if you want to buy roasting chickens from Sam Bowman in Wallenstein. You can pick them up fresh at his farm on April 11th, but you need to call ahead to tell him how many you want! His number is 519-698-2960 and if you've never been to his farm before ask for directions. I hear it isn't GPS friendly.. =) The birds are $3.75/lb and about 5-6 lbs. They have been fed organic grain, raised inside with room to move around and will be processed at Country Poultry.

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

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

Click http://baileyslocalfoods.ca/ordering to log-in and order.
If someone has forwarded you this email and you have not yet registered, please go to https://www.100milesystems.com/baileyslocalfoods.ca/register.php and register!

Find us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/baileyslocalfoods and now at twitter too at https://twitter.com/baileyslocal.

You are receiving these email messages because you are a member of Bailey's Local Foods.
You can change your email settings at https://www.100milesystems.com/baileyslocalfoods.ca/account.php

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Bailey's Local Foods ordering still open for pickup on April 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, April 9th at 8:00pm.
There is no checkout button. If you do not intend to order, please ensure that your shopping cart is empty.

Upcoming dates:
Monday April 15th is the last Monday pickup for the season.
FRIDAY May 10th, Friday May 24th, Friday June 7th, Friday June 21st, Friday July 5th! We may add in another Friday in June if the strawberries are ready!
  • EDSS Twice as Sharp will be at our pickups. Bring your knives and scissors so that they are as sharp as you are in the kitchen!
  • As the weather improves, you can bring your bike to our pickups for tune-ups and repairs by Nav of Bliss by Bike.
A message from Rachael:

Edible Plants for your garden!
Are you interested in growing more food within city limits?
Would you like some of your edible landscaping to be lower maintenance than a vegetable garden? How fresh would you like your breakfast fruit and berries?
A small group of local foodies (including us at Bailey's) have cooked up the possibility of a bulk wholesale purchase of edible trees and shrubs, including both imported and native plants. If you are interested, fill in the form (with more info) here ASAP.

Spring?

I don't even want to talk about this weather. What better excuse to cuddle up with a bowl of popcorn though!

We need to stock up on dried beans over here. I am down to my last cup of red lentils and after this weekend's ham we might just need split peas too. Dinner tonight was split pea soup with the leftovers from Saturday's yummy ham - it smelled great in the crock pot all day!

When you're shopping the order form, look for:
  • Kim-Chi from Green Table Foods (now in the 'prepared' section - really) 3 sizes available!
  • Beans from Rounds - Stock up!
  • Flour from Oak Manor
  • Onions from Nith Valley - Nathan just found some extra in storage!
  • Spinach from Kingwood Farms - Now ready!
  • New cheeses from Monforte. Yum.
  • New Bean and Beef Tamales from McKechnie. (when you need more than their tortillas)
  • Organic Grass Fed Ground Beef from Vibrant Fams

Roasting Chickens - farm direct! New Date - Chickens will be now be available April 11th!
We're not offering these through Bailey's, but if you want to buy roasting chickens from Sam Bowman in Wallenstein. You can pick them up fresh at his farm on April 11th, but you need to call ahead to tell him how many you want! His number is 519-698-2960 and if you've never been to his farm before ask for directions. I hear it isn't GPS friendly.. =) The birds are $3.75/lb and about 5-6 lbs. They have been fed organic grain, raised inside with room to move around and will be processed at Country Poultry.

Follow the sun,
Maryrose and Rachael
Bailey's Local Foods
baileyslocalfoods.ca

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

Click http://baileyslocalfoods.ca/ordering to log-in and order.
If someone has forwarded you this email and you have not yet registered, please go to https://www.100milesystems.com/baileyslocalfoods.ca/register.php and register!

Find us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/baileyslocalfoods and now at twitter too at https://twitter.com/baileyslocal.

You are receiving these email messages because you are a member of Bailey's Local Foods.
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