Farmers Markets
Save Money & Eat Healthy

Buying produce from local farmers is a great way to save money, learn about where your food comes from and support your local economy.  Farmers Markets can be found at multiple locations across Toronto and are open on different days of the week.  Visit Toronto's Farmers'Market Network (www.tfmn.ca) for the locations nearest you.

Tips for shopping the markets:

• Arrive early to get the freshest & largest selection of goods
• Arrive late to get the best deals & lowest prices
• Do a walk around first to see what items are being offered at different booths and at different prices before purchasing
• Talk to the farmers to see what items they will be offering in the weeks to come so you can stock up & prepare your meals accordingly
• Buy in bulk to get the best savings and plan ahead the recipes you'll be making
• Bring a wheeled cart or your own bags, as flimsy plastic bags are usually given out and as your load increases these bags can rip and be hard to hold

                                             
Kids Korner

LITTLE CHEFS....BIG FUN!!!

Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Price:
$120/day+HST
$595+HST for the week

Spicy Gazpacho Shooters
(rated as 10/10 by our Jr. Chef's!)

Ingredients:
-2-1/2 cups tomato juice, divided
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 jalapeno chile
- 1 cup peeled and finely chopped English cucumber
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- handful of cilantro leaves

Directions:
1. Using a food processor or blender, puree 1 cup tomato juice, garlic and jalapeno chile
2.  Transfer to a large bowl
3.  Add remaining tomato juice, cucumber, pepper and cilantro leaves
4. Serve chilled in twelve 2-ounce shot glasses, topped with additional cilantro leaves

Start your day with a:
 Chilled Strawberry Smoothie

•  2 pts Strawberries
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1 cup skim milk
•  4 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp. vanilla
  
  Directions:
  1.  Wash strawberries in cold water and pat dry
  2.  Using a sharp knife cut the stems off and berries in half (reserve a few for garnish)
  3.  Place the remaining berries, yogurt, milk, lemon juice and vanilla in a blender
  4.  Blend until combined then chill, until ready to serve - garnish with left over berries

 

 Who's Been Cooking at The Chef Upstairs?


     

Everyone is having a Cooking Birthday Party at The Chef Upstairs!!