LYNN NAGLE
For Chatham This Week
Making healthier food choices is much easier for people visiting the new Farmer's Market located across from the Chatham Kent Civic Centre on Saturdays.
The market is open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. each Saturday until Sept. 4. The new location has lots of free parking and is convenient for stocking up on family favourites especially now as they are brought in fresh right from the field.
The public health unit also has a booth where they offer free recipes and a $5 food voucher for filling out a short survey. These recipes give residents a chance to see how to cook and mix some of the produce they've been meaning to try but aren't sure how to prepare.
Emily Meko, who studies nutrition at the University of Guelph has a booth with healthy alternatives made without preservatives and added fat. She uses some of those ancient grains which add fibre and sweetens with maple syrup which is considered a healthier alternative to sugar.
Fresh blueberries and strawberries from Jennen's farm and Blueberry Heaven are ripened naturally and picked just before coming to the market, not several days ago. They are perfect with cereal, to eat naturally or even served with ice cream and cake.
Parry Furlan has fresh vegetables such as corn, green beans, leeks, peppers, melons and tomatoes.
Anyone interested in more information or would like a vendor application can call Teresa Fysh at 519-355-7200 or email ckfarmmarket@hotmail.com.
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