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Chill & Shop Local!

The cold weather is here to stay, but that’s no reason to stay inside! ❄️ At the market, we’ve got plenty of cozy finds to help you make the most of the season. Whether you're grabbing a hot drink to warm up or shopping for unique, locally made treasures, there's always something special waiting for you. Stop by and enjoy everything our amazing vendors have to offer. We’re here to help you make the most of the season!

LONDON COMMUNITY VOTES

🌟 Drumroll, please! 🌟

A huge congratulations to our amazing vendors for shining in this year’s London Community Votes! 🎉🏆 Here’s the lineup of your local favorites:

🥇 Platinum Winners:

  • Portuguese: Love Pastel
  • Soup: Piping Kettle Soup Co
  • Jewellers: Adorn by Pree

🥈 Silver Spotlights:

  • Japanese Restaurants: Tanakaya Japanese Restaurant
  • Pasta: Waldo’s on King Bistro & Wine Bar

🥉 Bronze Honors:

  • Butcher Shops: Chris Country Cuts
  • Indian Restaurants: The New Delhi Deli

Top Picks:

  • Cafes: The Tea Haus
  • Chocolate Shop: The Chocolate Factory
  • Donuts: Culbert’s Bakery & Happiness Coffee & Desserts
  • Juice: The Better Blend
  • Mediterranean & Sandwiches: Kosmos
  • Sandwiches: Piping Kettle Soup Company

✨ Plus, a shoutout to Covent Garden Market for winning Gold in Farmers Markets—thank you for making us your go-to spot! 🥇 Your love keeps this community thriving! 💖 Come by, show some love to these winners, and discover why they’re the best! ✨

CRUNCHY DELIGHTS

When hunger strikes, we’ve got the perfect solution! From crunchy almonds and pistachios to energizing trail mix and Brazil nuts, these selection of snacks is sure to satisfy. Whether you’re looking for something quick on the go or a little extra crunch to complement your meals, we’ve got all your favorites in one place. 💥

These wholesome snacks are perfect for refueling during a busy day or enjoying as a treat with friends and family. Stop by the market to stock up and add some delicious crunch to your routine!

VALENTINE'S DAY ARTISAN MARKET

Join us at our Valentine’s Day Artisan Market on Feb 8th, 10am-3pm upstairs in the Mezzanine 💌❣️Discover local treats, handmade goods, and live music 🎶

First 100 get a flower stem from Bloomers or Forget Me Not Flowers + enjoy a free cup of tea from The Tea Haus ☕️🌹

Here’s who you can you find ready to help you give your loved ones the gift of local this Valentine’s Day!

  • Aged Ideology
  • Beembroidery
  • Good Pud
  • Heartstrings & Pages
  • Heat Wrap Love
  • Itsy BItsy Bead Co
  • Lazy Frog Co
  • Lion + Lop
  • Oh That’s Neat
  • Olliviatuckco
  • Snakeblud Apparel
  • The Wandering Bee Flower Farm
  • The Welcome Gnome

Also, enjoy the Farmers Market from 9am-1pm, featuring:
🥩 Blanbrook Bison Farm
🍅 Greystead Gardens
🥐 La Houlette de Vie
🍷 Pillitteri Estates Winery
🍄 Small World Mycology
🍪 The Dough Joe Bakery

SAMPLING SUNDAY

Some things require just the right touch, and the team at Hot Oven has mastered the art of crafting pastries that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Each day, they hand-roll fresh phyllo dough to create a variety of pastries that melt in your mouth.

This Sunday, we’re featuring their Spinach and Feta Burek, a golden, flaky pastry filled with the perfect blend of savory spinach and creamy feta. It’s a little taste of comfort, ideal for these chilly winter days.

Hot Oven’s dedication to tradition and quality shines through in every bite, and you will know it when you taste it. Sampling begins at 12 noon on a first-come, first-served basis and continues until supplies last. Make sure to stop by and savor this delicious treat!

Last Saturdays Cooking Demonstration

This past Saturday, Nancy Salamanca demonstrated how to make Red Velvet Cupcakes! See below for the recipe!

Ingredients for the Cake

  • 1/2 cup of plain hot coffee or boiling water
  • 1/4 cup (21g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 2 1/4 cups (279g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (109g) fresh vegetable oil
  • 1 stick (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, at room temp
  • 1 large egg yolk, at room temp
  • 1 cup buttermilk, at room temp
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 teaspoons red gel food coloring,
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Ingredients for the Frosting

  • 16 ounces (454g) cream cheese, at room temp
  • 227 grams unsalted butter, at room temp
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups (500g) powdered sugar, sifted

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Fill two cupcake pans with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk the hot coffee and cocoa powder. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, and melted butter. Add in the eggs and yolk and whisk for twenty seconds, or until very well combined. Add in the buttermilk, vanilla and food coloring and whisk to combine. Whisk in the vinegar and coffee mixture. Using a fine mesh sieve, sift the flour mixture into the batter in three additions, whisking until each addition is incorporated.
  5. Pour evenly into cupcake liners.
  6. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Frosting

  1. While cupcakes cool, In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter on medium-high speed until very light, creamy, and smooth. Scrape down the bottom
    and sides of the bowl to ensure no clumps remain.
  2. Add in the vanilla and beat until combined. On low speed, gradually add in the sugar and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes. If the frosting is too thick add a splash of milk or cream. If it’s too thin, add more sifted powdered sugar.
  3. Assemble cupcakes

Saturday Cooking Demonstration

This Saturday, join us upstairs in the Market Kitchen while Jaime Pena demonstrates how to make Wild Mushroom Parmesano Risotto!


SATURDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

  • Saturday, January 25 | Jaime Pena – Wild Mushroom Parmesano Risotto
  • Saturday, February 1 | Polina Shadman – Eggplant Dips
  • Saturday, February 8 | Kimi Abdullah – Valentine’s Dinner: Béarnaise Sauce with Steak & Mushroom and Chocolate Sundae
  • Saturday, February 15 | Nancy Salamanca – Tres Leches Cake
  • Saturday, February 22 | Jaime Pena – Seafood Chowder

Doors open at 10:40am. No registrations is required. First come, first served.

Valentine's Cupcake Class

Beginners cupcake class! No experience needed. We will take you step by step through decorating 6 cupcakes. All materials and tools will be provided you don’t need to bring anything except a notebook if you’d like to take notes. Please note this class is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend and have someone to pass it along to please let us know. To register, please click here 

Winter Indoor Farmers Market

It’s that time of year again where we start getting ready for our Winter Indoor Farmers’ Market upstairs in the Mezzanine! Running from 9am to 1pm, come buy your fresh, local food directly from your growers and producers to taste the Market experience! We can’t wait to see you there! February 1st to April to April 12th!

Attending Vendors

 

Sourdough Made Simple

Ready to turn sourdough struggles into success?

Join me on January 31st at the iconic Covent Garden Market for a fun, interactive workshop designed to take the mystery out of sourdough baking.

Whether you’re a total beginner or have tried before and felt frustrated, this workshop will help you finally feel confident and excited about baking sourdough at home. You’ll get hands-on experience with every step, from mixing and shaping to understanding how to work with your starter.

🤩 Details:

COST: $125 (tax included)
DATE: Friday, January 31st, 2025
TIME: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
LOCATION: Covent Garden Market, 130 King St, London, ON N6A 1C5

🧑‍🍳 What’s included

  • A fully hands-on experience with demos for every stage of the sourdough bread
    making process from mixing to shaping and scoring!

  • All the tools and ingredients needed to prep your own dough throughout our time together.

  • A guide book to take home to reference what is talked about in class.

  • Leave with dough that you’ve prepped to bake the next day.

🍞 You also go home with:

  • LIVE starter that we ‘feed’ during the workshop so you know exactly what to do!

  • Basic beginner tools,

  • My exclusive e-book (via email post workshop)

  • PLUS access to a private Facebook group just for workshop attendees—so the connection and learning continue

Plus, you’ll enjoy a relaxed atmosphere filled with snacks, laughs, and the camaraderie of learning alongside others. This workshop isn’t just about bread—it’s about finding a new self-care hobby you’ll absolutely love.

Join us at Covent Garden Market and discover the joy of sourdough baking!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER