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Point de chute le 4 février: disponibilité de produits

Nous allons faire un point de chute à St-Eustache et à Montréal mardi le 4 février 2014 pour vendre nos œufs, biscuits et quelques légumes qui nous restent dans notre chambre froide. Montréal: 120 Duluth est 18h00-18h30 St-Eustache: Pilates et Plus, 480 Grande cote 16h30-17h00 (si ces heures ne fonctionnent pas pour vous, laissez-nous savoir) Produits disponible: Œufs: $6.00/dz Tout vendus Biscuits (fermière, pépites au chocolat, citrouille, ou nids d’oiseaux. Veuillez précisez votre choix de saveur) : $5.00 le sac de 6 biscuits…

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Rooted in Resistence: Food sovereignty, Free Trade and Farm Labour

January, 2014  Written by Heather Elliott heather@fermeauxchampsquichantent.com This last November I had the opportunity of attending the annual convention of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) in Ottawa.  Living and farming in Quebec, I hadn’t been very exposed to the NFU, and was thoroughly encouraged to find the membership well organized and taking a radical approach to agricultural issues, that is to say addressing farmers’ concerns at the roots of the problem.  In these days of globalized, commodity-based agriculture, farming is…

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How to cook edamame

This week’s basket includes a choice of edamame, or fresh soybean.  To prepare edamame, boil water in a large pot with 1-3 teaspoons of salt.  Once the water is boiling, drop the edamame in, with their shell on and everything!  Cook for about 5 minutes, testing the beans after 3 minutes to make sure they are not becoming mushy.  A cooked bean should be firm but give to the teeth.  Strain the edamame from the water and apply fine sea…

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Crispy Garlic Crumbs

From Rebar Modern Food Cookbook by Audrey Alsterberg and Wanda Urbanowicz Makes ~1 cup These savory breadcrumbs are a delicious topping to a whole range of dishes: pastas, casseroles, steamed veggies… Let your imagination, and your love for garlic guide you! Ingredients 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cracked pepper 2 tbsp olive oil Preparation Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.  Spread onto a baking sheet and…

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