Starting a search for local foods in the middle of winter? Maybe not such a hot idea when the growing season around here is so short. However the farmers that I have been talking to are saying that the plants will be going into the ground soon. How encouraging is that? In 4-6 weeks we'll start seeing fresh local produce that hasn't been grown in a hot house. Yay!
In the meantime, I've been doing my research. I've found CSA that are closer to home. Sunshine Miles Farm Farm (from Durham) and Jemseg Farm (from Jemseg), while Jolly Farmer is from just outside of Woodstock. All three have presently sold out their boxes, although they are accepting names for their wait lists. You'll be able to sign up for their waitlist at the links that I have provided. You will be able to find some of these farmer's produce locally. Jolly Farmer products can be found at Norm's Butcher Block (out on Hanwell Road) and the Jemseg Farm products can be found at the Boyce's Farmers Market (downtown Fredericton - on block of Regent/George/St. John/Brunswick).
At Easter, I was able to find local lamb. The recipe? Simple. Garlic cloves, robust herbs (thyme/rosemary/oregano/mint), shoulder or leg of lamb, salt and pepper. Throw everything in the pan, cover and cook at 250F for 5-6 hours. I roasted root vegetables at the same time. For a special family meal and family gathering, what could be better than "setting it and forgetting about it" (as that certain infomertial repeats so often)? We visited, we went to Mass, we had a blast. Then when it was time for supper? Simply pull everything from the oven and serve with a nice red wine. Where did the key ingredient for this lucious meal come from? Yerxa Meats from Scotch Settelement, who can also be found at Boyce's Farmers Market.
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