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Hoppy Easter Weekend!

April 17, 2025

It’s finally starting to feel like spring, and we are here for it! 🌞🌷 The flowers are blooming, the vibes are high, and the Market is the perfect place to soak it all in. Whether you’re planning a festive family feast 🥕, need a sweet treat for your Easter basket 🍫🐰, or just want to enjoy the buzz of the season, we’ve got everything you need! 🎉🛒

This weekend is a special one, it’s Easter! ✨ That means the Market will be closed on Friday, April 18, Sunday, April 20, and Monday, April 21.  So make sure to swing by to load up on fresh produce 🥦, baked goods 🥖, spring flowers 💐, and all your holiday weekend must-haves!💛

Let’s welcome the season with local goodies, festive fun, and a whole lot of community love. 💚🌼 See you at the Market!

PLAN YOUR EASTER MENU

Planning your Easter menu? The butchers at the Market have you covered! 🐑🥩🍽️

Chris’s Country Cuts is your go-to for all the lamb cuts! Chops, shanks, legs, racks, you name it. But heads up: leg roasts, shoulder roasts, and racks are in limited supply, so if you’ve got your eye on one of those, don’t wait! Call ahead or swing by soon!

And don’t forget to stop by Mark’s Fine Meats! From premium lamb to top-quality beef, Mark’s counter is full of Easter dinner possibilities.

Support local, shop fresh, and serve something delicious this long weekend! 🙌

THE TURKEYS ARE HERE!!

Planning a delicious Easter feast? Chris’s Country Cuts has you covered with big, juicy, and flavour-packed turkeys, perfect for gathering around the table with family and friends. 🧡✨

Locally sourced and expertly prepared, these birds are ready to be the centrepiece of your spring celebration. Whether you’re roasting, basting, or stuffing, Chris’s turkeys are sure to impress. But don’t wait, supplies are limited, and they go fast every year! ⏳

Hop on over to the Market and talk to Chris to reserve yours today! 🐣🛒

ICE CREAM BOWL

Chocolate 🍫, raspberry ❤️, or caramel 🍯, however you’re feeling, these dreamy dessert sauces from @theicecreambowllondon are here to satisfy your sweet tooth! Made fresh in-house with love and quality ingredients, they’re the perfect take-home treat to drizzle over a scoop of your favourite ice cream 🍦, swirl into your morning pancakes 🥞, or top off your spring desserts in style.

Craving something extra indulgent? These sauces are so good, you might just find yourself sneaking a spoonful straight from the jar (no judgement here 😉). Whether you’re hosting, gifting, or just treating yourself, adding one of these jars of joy to your kitchen is always a good idea.

Swing by The Ice Cream Bowl to grab your fave flavour, or all three! 😍✨

OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET

Our Outdoor Farmers Market is back for the season 8am to 1pm! As a reminder it will be taking place over on Market Lane (ally way between the Market and Dundas St) while the square is under renovations! Below you can check out what vendors will be here this Saturday, April 19th!

Live music from Naide Di Ninni 9am to 11am and Iain McNally 11am to 1pm!

SATURDAY COOKING DEMO

This Saturday, our cooking demonstration in the Market Kitchen is hosted by Nancy Salamanca where she will demonstrate how to make Flan Cake!

Registration is now required for all classes and will open on the second Thursday prior to the event date (i.e. registration opens today for Jaime’s Feta Fettuccini class next Saturday, April 26) Click here to register –> https://forms.gle/KyiY1sMw4qQV6ujQA

SATURDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

  • Saturday, April 26 | Jaime Pena – Feta Fettuccini
    • (registration now open)
  • Saturday, May 3 | Kimi Abdullah – Full on Beans
    • (registration opens April 24th @ 11am)
  • Saturday, May 10 | Polina Shadman –
    • (registration opens May 1st @ 11am)
  • Saturday, May 17 | Nancy Salamanca –
    • (registration opens May 8th @ 11am)
  • Saturday, May 24 | Polina Shadman –
    • (registration opens May 15th @ 11am)
  • Saturday, May 31 | Jaime Pena – 
    • (registration opens May 22nd @ 11am)

POTATO SALAD BUNS

Looking for the ultimate savoury snack? The Market Café has just the thing, fluffy, golden potato salad buns! Soft bun on the outside, creamy potato salad goodness on the inside, they’re the perfect grab-and-go bite. 😍✨

These are perfect for fueling up for a Market stroll or for a quick, satisfying snack. These buns are filled with a flavorful mixture of creamy mashed potatoes, finely chopped onions, aromatic garlic, and fresh parsley. Don’t miss out, swing by the Market Café and treat yourself to one (or two)! 🛍️🔥

NAITONAL JAZZ MONTH

April in National Jazz Month and what better way to enjoy your lunch hour than heading upstairs to the Mezzanine to enjoy some Jazz!

  • Sat. Apr 19 12pm-1:30pm – Jazz Trio
  • Wed. April 23 12pm-1:30pm – Jazz solo
  • Sat. April 26 2pm-3:30pm – Jazz Trio
  • Sun. April 27 12pm-1:30pm – Jazz Quartet
  • Wed. April 30 12pm-1:30pm – Jazz solo

EASTER HOURS - REMINDER

  • Friday, April 18 – CLOSED
  • Saturday, April 19 – 8AM to 1PM
  • Sunday, April 20 – CLOSED
  • Monday, April 21 – CLOSED

Sourdough Workshop for Beginners

Learn to bake beautiful, homemade sourdough bread with confidence. No experience needed! Click here to register!

If you’re someone who’s ever struggled to learn sourdough baking on your own, only to feel frustrated and give up; or maybe you’re completely new to the world of baking and eager to learn the art of sourdough from scratch, my two-hour, in-person sourdough workshop is for you, regardless of your baking experience!

I started baking sourdough during a very chaotic time in my life, and it quickly became my escape. Even through the trial and error of learning the sourdough process there was something so calming and therapeutic about it.

Over time I was able to keep my starter alive (raise your hand if you killed a few starters in the beginning 😆), explore and play with different recipes and now I absolutely love helping others discover this same joy—plus, there’s nothing better than the smell of fresh bread filling your home!

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!

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