In Your Bin August 18th: Fennel with Recipes!




There are structural forces in agribusiness that continue to drive up food prices across Canada. The “Grocery Code of Conduct” rolled out by the government January 1st of this year is meant to address the corporate power behind this. But does it? Once again the National Farmers’ Union has done a great analysis of this policy…
We did it again! Against all odds and 4 legged creatures loving our corn; we have plenty for our customers and family! Be ready to grab yours in the next couple of weeks. Enjoy it with butter and salt or…. 🌽Mexican recipe for elotes: Dress cooked corn with mayo, fresh cheese (queso fresco), salt, lemon…
At this time of the year customers often confuse our early variety leeks with spring onions. Early variety leeks have the more slender stems whereas the later varieties have the traditional thick stem. Both are renowned for soups and stews, adding a creamy texture as they cook down. These young leeks are also delicious…
Quick reminder as per our note last week we are taking this week off deliveries to get caught up out in the fields. See you next week! ~Your Willo’Wind Farm Team
Every season about this time we press pause on deliveries for one week. This gives us a chance to spend more time in the fields and catch up on weeding; finish up transplants from the greenhouse to the fields; hill potatoes; trellis tomatoes; clear out fields that have been harvested and get them reseeded for…
Fennel harvest has begun! In your bin you have Florence Fennel, or Finocchio, known for its bulb like base. This is different from Common Fennel, a perennial sometimes growing up to 5ft high! Both varieties have the feathery foliage that is similar in look to dill. In fact, it can be interchangeable with dill…