Local Source Market

 
Good evening bloggies… I thought yesterday was hot but today was worse.  39°C
(100°F) with the humidex.  SO thankful for the AC in my office/car.

Tonight I threw a couple of black bean burgers together and paired them with a Southwest Salad.

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I used one of our favourite bagged salads, Dole Southwest – which includes a mix of lettuce, radishes, red cabbage, carrots, tortilla strips & cheddar cheese.  I bulked it up a bit with baby spinach and tomatoes too.  Served with a mix of taco ranch dressing and sour cream.

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Mmm, this hot weather makes me crave salad.

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The black bean burgers were made with 1 cup black beans, 1/4 c corn flake crumbs, 1/4 c chopped green pepper, 1/4 c chopped onions and a couple tbsp of Frank’s Sauce – all whirled in the food processor and then formed into patties in the frying pan.

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With a slice of jalapeno havarti cheese melted on top and served on a whole wheat bun with baby spinach, ketchup & mustard. I ♥ black bean burgers!

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A few days ago I received the Fall issue of Kraft What’s Cooking in the mail.  I’ve been going through it and am seriously impressed with some of the recipes. Usually there are a few that catch my attention but this issue seems to be packed with healthy, yummy-looking recipes. Tons bookmarked to test out! 🙂

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Saving the best for last…

As luck would have it, I had a few work-related errands to do in the city today so I took the opportunity to sneak in a visit to Local Source Market on my lunch break.  🙂  I won a Select Nova Scotia twitter contest a few weeks ago and part of the prize was a $60 gift certificate to the Market.

Local Source Market is located at 5783 Charles Street (runs between Robie & Agricola) and offers a nice selection of local seasonal produce, free-range meats, egg, cheese, jams, coffee/teas and baked goods.  They also have a bakery that has sandwiches, soups and some tasty looking treats!

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By the sheer love of food and the desire to foster a local food culture, Local Source Market work’s with local food producers the bring Halifax healthy, real food. Buying local food minimizes waste, fosters a vibrant local economy, allows consumers to actively vote with their dollars, reduces environmental impacts and reconnects our lives with the seasons.

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The shop is fairly small but they sure manage to stock it quite well! 🙂

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I really wish I had of had time to browse a little longer but I only had a few minutes.

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Obviously I needed some lunch though! 🙂 The lady at the counter was really nice & helpful and recommended the ham & cheese sandwich, which was made fresh that day.

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Was a great choice!!  Real ham and cheese on homemade cheese. Mmm mmm!

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Came with a handful of these beauties too!!!!

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A juicy pear for dessert.

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Here’s how I spent my gift certificate:

Trying out a new blend of Just Us along with their white chocolate, dried cranberries & cranberry blueberry jam from Terra Beata Farms, free range eggs, plums, pears, the most gorgeous red onions ever!, chive goat cheese from Ran-Cher Acres, a molasses cookie (couldn’t resist one of their baked goods!) a couple bottles of Propeller soda and a package of sausage from Meadowbrook Meats.

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I was honestly thrilled to find this place and can’t wait to go back!  There was a great selection, prices were super, extremely reasonable and I know that what I’m getting is LOCAL!! 🙂  

Well, this got to be quite the long post… hope you enjoyed!  If you’re in the Halifax area, check out the Local Source Market!

Halifix Daily: August 31 2010

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