{"id":4105,"date":"2013-10-02T13:57:45","date_gmt":"2013-10-02T17:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=4105"},"modified":"2013-10-16T17:27:50","modified_gmt":"2013-10-16T21:27:50","slug":"market-musings-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/market-musings-12\/","title":{"rendered":"MARKET MUSINGS"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Jan Freedman<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now that we\u2019re fully into the autumn season, several of our farmers have extended their booths to be able to accommodate all the variety of fruits and vegetables that are in season now.
\nFor many people, their thoughts turn to apples, pears and pumpkins which will play a role in their Thanksgiving meal. Inspired by an interesting article in last Wednesday\u2019s Toronto Star about the many varieties of apples that grow in Ontario, I walked around the Market on Saturday and made notes of which ones we have available now. Peter of Oakridge\u2019s Finest had wild Galas. Willowtree Farm had Royal Galas, Macs, Empires, Honey Crisps, Paula Reds, and Cortlands.
\nAndy at 19th Avenue Farm had Macs, Royal Galas, Honey Crisps and Cortlands.
\nAccording to the Toronto Star article, The McIntosh apple is the most versatile and is good for baking, for applesauce and for eating out of hand. The Cortland is recommended for salads and fruit plates because it resists browning, but is also great for pies and sauces.
\nThe Honey Crisps and Galas are best eaten fresh and the Empires are popular both for snacking and for sauces. Soon to make an appearance will be the late apples like Russets, Spartans and Northern Spys, all great for baking.
\nThe next vendor I\u2019d like you to meet is our lovely jewellery-maker, Victoria. She grew up in Aurora in a family active in baseball and Guiding. Her family was also involved in retail and, as a result, Victoria developed a strong sense of fashion and fashion trends.
\nHer creative and artistic background inspired her to graduate in Fashion Merchandising at Fanshawe College.
\nVictoria\u2019s family nurtured her artistic side and encouraged her to develop and express her creativity. She was initially introduced to the broad selection and creative potential of stones at rock and gem shows. This interest developed into a passion which she shared with both her Mother and aunt. Aunt Marylou can usually be found at the booth with Victoria; often with examples of her own distinctive designs.
\nVictoria\u2019s jewellery business was initially started by her mom, Barb, over 10 years ago. Barb joined the Farmers\u2019 Market and Artisan Fair when we moved from the Temperance Street parking lot to Wells Street, and Victoria joined her Mom in the business. She continued as her Mom\u2019s partner until, sadly, Barb lost her battle with cancer in September of 2009. We all miss her lively spirit and joie de vivre very much.
\nIn honour of her Mother, Victoria will be donating a portion of her sales\u2019 revenue on October 5, 2013 to the Canadian Cancer Society. That would be a splendid time to visit Victoria\u2019s booth, in the Town Park next to Green River Coffee, and choose one of her gorgeous, one-of-a-kind designs!
\nSince then, Victoria has kept the business going with her own unique and innovative designs. She has created a wide range of necklaces, bracelets earrings and pendants. Her collection includes many beautiful stones from semi-precious to precious and includes glass, crystal and seed beads in a broad range of colours and textures. Most recently, she has specialized in wire-wrapped cabochons and bead stitching.
\nVictoria recently re-designed her booth with the help of her father Bruce\u2019s custom designed tables. Together they created an attractive and natural look to showcase Victoria\u2019s stunning designs.
\nAs co-ordinator of the Indoor Market at the Aurora Cultural Centre during the winter, Victoria will be at all four of the indoor dates: November 23; January 18; February 22 and March 29.
\nVictoria and Bruce contributed this recipe.<\/p>\n

Scotch Barley Soup<\/strong>
\n2 lbs. lamb neck or breast
\n\u00bd cup pearl barley
\nSalt
\n6 whole peppercorns
\n2 qts. Water
\n\u00be cup each chopped onions and celery
\n\u00be cup each diced yellow turnips and carrots
\n1 carrot grated
\n1 leek, sliced
\n1 cup cooked peas
\n2 TBSP. minced parsley
\nPepper
\nPut lamb, barley, 1 tsp. salt and peppercorns in a large, heavy pot and add water. Simmer for about 1 \u00bd hours. Cool and skim. Remove the meat, trim off the fat and bones and dice the meat. Return the meat to the pot. Add the onion, celery, turnip and carrot to the soup. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Just before serving, add the grated carrot, leek, peas and parsley. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Makes about 1 \u00bd quarts or 4-6 servings. Enjoy!<\/em><\/p>\n

Last Saturday at the Market was our very successful Culinary Arts Day in celebration of Culture Days. We would like to thank our six chefs for the amazing dishes they prepared from ingredients sourced at the Market.
\nOur theme this year was \u201cThe Dishes of Yesteryear\u201d in honour of Aurora\u2019s Sesquicentennial. So, many thanks to Andrew, Mat, Nick, Pascal, Gabriel and Melvin for bringing us such delicious and creative dishes to sample. Thank you also to Paul Ellis and the Dustaleros for providing the great music for our special event.
\nSee you at the Market!<\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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