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Love is in the air!

February 12, 2025

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! 💘 Our Valentine’s Mini Market last weekend was a huge success, thank you to everyone who came out to shop, snack, and soak in the festive vibes! The love for local was in full swing, and we’re so glad we could help you find gifts, treats, and special surprises for your loved ones (or yourself!).

If you’re still searching for the perfect gift, a sweet treat, or just an excuse to browse, the market has everything you need. From handcrafted goods to cozy eats, there’s always something special waiting for you. Stop by, warm up with something delicious, and discover all the amazing finds from our vendors! 🛍️💕

A COZY VALENTINE'S DINNER STARTS HERE!

Planning a romantic at-home Valentine’s Day dinner? Make it extra special with the freshest, finest ingredients from the market! 🛍️✨

🥩 Premium meats from Chris’ Country Cuts & Mark’s Fine Meats
🧈 St. Brigid’s A2 Grass-Fed Butter (84% B.F!) from Mark’s Fine Meats
🍝 Fresh pasta & homemade sauces from Glenda’s
🥕 Farm-fresh veggies from Doris Produce & Havaris Produce

And that’s just the start! From fresh-baked bread to cheese, sweet treats, and more, our vendors have everything you need to create the perfect Valentine’s meal at home. Stop by, shop local, and make this year’s dinner one to remember! ❤️✨

BEAR AND FRANKIES OVEN

Step inside Bear and Frankie’s and you’ll find its crown jewel, a stunning, handmade pizza oven, brought all the way from Italy. Every single tile was placed by hand, making it just as much a work of art as it is the heart of the kitchen.

Jess at Bear & Frankie’s, chose gold for a reason, she wanted this oven to be the showpiece, the centerpiece, the jewel that makes the whole restaurant shine ✨. And it’s not just about looks, this beauty is firing up some of the best pizzas in town.

Come see it for yourself, and more importantly, taste what it can do! 🍕🔥

SAMPLING SUNDAYS

Last week’s Sampling Sunday didn’t go as planned due to unforeseen circumstances, but we’re back and ready to make it up to you!

This Sunday, we’re bringing you a rich and creamy treat—sheep cheese! Made from pure sheep’s milk, this cheese is known for its smooth texture, slightly nutty flavor, and high nutritional value. Whether you’re a cheese lover or just curious to try something new, this is your chance to experience a specialty you won’t find every day!

Perfect for pairing with fresh bread, drizzling with honey, or enjoying on its own, this cheese is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their cheese board. Sampling starts at 12 PM and runs on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies last, don’t miss out! 🧀✨

Winter Farmers Market

Our Winter Indoor Farmers’ Market is back upstairs in the Mezzanine! Running Saturdays, 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!

Attending Vendors

Saturday Live Music

Join us upstairs in the Mezzanine for some local live music!

Saturday, February 15

  • 9am to 11am – Tyrone Traher aka Paris Monroe
  • 11am to 1pm – Laika Berdey

Saturday, February 22

  • 9am to 11am – Donald Waugh
  • 12pm to 1pm – Krys & Lisa

Cooking Demonstrations

This Saturday, join us upstairs in the Market Kitchen while Nancy Salamanca demonstrates how to make her Tres Leches Cake!

Classes have been filling up very fast and we’ve been having to turn people away. Starting for the March 1st class, we will now be requesting people sign up for classes. Registration will open on the second Thursday prior to the event date (i.e. March 1 class registration will open on February 20th at 11AM). Registration link will be available in these weekly newsletters and on our Saturday Cooking Demo websites event page. 

SATURDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

  • Saturday, February 15 | Chef Geraldine – Tres Leches Cake
    • (first come, first served)
  • Saturday, February 22 | Jaime Pena – Seafood Chowder
      • (first come, first served)
  • Saturday, March 1 | Polina Shadman – Saffron Lemon Seabass & herbed rice
    • (registration opens on February 20th @ 11:00am)
  • Saturday, March 8 | Kimi Abdullah – Elevated Salads
    • (registration opens on February 27th @ 11:00am)
  • Saturday, March 15 | Justin Mellott – Pickling
    • (registration opens on March 6th @ 11:00am)
  • Saturday, March 22 | Jaime Pena – TBD
    • (registration opens on March 13th @ 11:00am)
  • Saturday, March 29 | Nancy Salamanca – TBD
    • (registration opens on March 20th @ 11:00am)

As a reminder, the Market will be CLOSED for Family Day on Monday, February 17th as well as Tuesday, February 18th!

Sourdough Made Simple: A Hands on Workshop

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!

Macaron Making Workshop

Get ready to embark on learning the basic tips &tricks of baking French macarons professionally Just in time for EASTER.

  • Session 1 – March 29 10am-12pm
  • Session 2 – March 29 1pm-3pm

What you will learn:

  • What makes macarons so finicky
  • Methods of baking
  • Colours to use
  • Macronage
  • Filling Techniques

What you will get:

  • 2-hour hands-on baking macaron
  • Recipe and ingredients to bake
  • Macarons you bake to take home

What you need to bring:

  • Bring an apron
  • Container to take home your bakes

To register, email Polina at nostalgiacafe9@gmail.com or text 519-614-0273

 

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