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Zephyr Organics Farm

Zephyr Organics Farm

This farm was started by Chinese immigrant Chong Eng. In 1950 his son Ted took on the responsibility of the farm and led the farm into complete organic certification. Zephyr Organics serves wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, food box programs. I’m sure, every food box delivered to your door 

Carpe Diem Farm and Cafe

Carpe Diem Farm and Cafe

When I was searching for cheesemakers in our area, Google gave me just a few returns. One of them was Carpe Diem Farm and Cafe.  I checked their website and a Facebook page. The Facebook post from June 12 mentioned “bloomy rind cheese” and focaccia and 

Port Perry Farmers Market

Port Perry Farmers Market

On June 17th, our first destination was Port Perry Farmer’s Market. The market is open on Saturdays 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. We were glad to see there our favorite vendors from last year Bowmanville Apple Festival: European Meat with their delicious pepperettes, salami and other meats, 

Shashlik

Shashlik

 “Shashlik or shashlyk is a dish of skewered and grilled cubes of meat popular in Iran, Eastern and Central Europe, the Baltic region in Northern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Afganistan, Israel, Iraq, Mongolia, Morocco, Pakistan, Turkey and other places.” Wikipedia Originally, shashlik was made 

Weekend June 16.

Weekend June 16.

This Saturday we are planning to visit four places:  Port Perry Farmer’s Market Carpe Diem Farm and Cafe Zephyr Organics Gallucci Winery Our daughter will be having her birthday party. That means we have to come back by 1:30 pm, quickly clean up the house, cook 

Jolly Berries

Jolly Berries

When I was a little girl my mom was always saying that strawberries are “jolly berries” meaning they make you feel happier. And she was right. Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C, which helps to produce endorphins, hormones of happiness. To me, strawberries