Market Musings - Beechwoodmarket

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From Helena's Kitchen - giving tofu a new face

Our Operations Manager and culinary explorer, Helena Chouchani transforms the humble tofu block into something delicious, savoury and perfect for adding to sandwiches, salads or just to snack on. Perfect for lunchboxes and adding more protein to your diet.

Beechwood Market

13.09.2023

Market Musings

Cancellation of all Sip & Shop Monthly Markets; back to the drawing board.

Due to lack of interest, we made the tough decision to cancel the remaining Sip & Shops Monthly Markets. Stay tuned for the next move.

Beechwood Market

22.08.2023

Market Musings

Kale & Garlic Pesto Buns

Another recipe from the desk of our brilliant Operations Manager, Helena. Ottawa Street Market historical fact - Helena started with us as a vendor. Helena and her mother, Roberta (avid Ottawa Street Market volunteer), had their own booth under the name Nona Bakes.

Beechwood Market

08.08.2023

baking: food: healthy; garlic; farmers, local:

Market Musings

Science of the annual apple

Chris Hall, owner of Hall's Apple Market, explains how their apples stay fresh all year round.

Beechwood Market

15.04.2023

apples, Fresh, local, market, science, agriculture

Market Musings

Easter cookie recipe

From the desk of the multi-talented, Helena Chouchani, Operations Manager - the easiest cookies for even the most novice of bakers. Perfect if you want to get your kids involved in the kitchen. These would make a great addition to an Easter basket or set out as part of your Easter spread.

Beechwood Market

01.04.2023

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Three ways you can improve your neighbourhood

An OpEd I wrote for the Ottawa Citizen. It was also published in the Manor Park Chronicle.

Beechwood Market

12.03.2023

local economy, supportlocal, local food, local, city of ottawa, city council

Market Musings

In your community and online. Ottawa Street Markets - 2022 review

Twelve months of creations, shifts and failures, this past year has been one worth reviewing.

Beechwood Market

31.12.2022

local, farmers market, alta vista, elgin street, carlington, beechwood, westboro, produce, ecommerce

Market Musings

Veggie Pot Pie -holiday recipe

Hosting a dinner this holiday season? Attending a potluck, work party or just want to try something new and festive? This Veggie Pot Pie is wholesome, packed with local veggies & tofu and very delicious. The recipe is adaptable to use whatever veg you have on hand. Happy cooking!

Beechwood Market

14.12.2022

local, cooking, produce, vegetarian, healthy

Market Musings

Walkable Ottawa Article: The Birth of a Farmers' Market

Our newest member of the Ottawa Street Market family is the Alta Vista Market. After its' first season, Janet Mark Wallace, volunteer with Walkable Ottawa and the Alta Vista Community Association, reflects on the market's impact.

Beechwood Market

04.12.2022

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Beechwood Market outdoor operation moves to Stanley Park, 203 Stanley Ave

In our little market world, the title is a lot to take in. Change is good and bad, but always met with trepidation. Moving the Beechwood Market out of Optimiste Park was not an easy decision nor did it happen quickly.

Beechwood Market

09.05.2022

Market Musings