AGM 2015

The HMGA’s Annual General Meeting was held the evening of February 2. It was well attended by 31 farmers representing a mix of types and sizes of farms. Following reports by the Chair and the Association, elections were held to fill the 3 open...

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AGM 2016

The 2016 Annual General Meeting was held on March 2nd at the Bradford and District Community Centre. It was well attended with 30 farmers who represented various farm sizes as well as local packinghouses. A report on the previous year was given and it...

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Sautéed Swiss Chard

Recipe fromPamela & Michael Saunders 2 tbsp olive oil2 medium garlic cloves – minced1 tsp freshly grated ginger1/4 tsp red pepper flakes1 1/2 lbs swiss chard (about 2 bunches) washed, cut into 1 inch pieces1 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp water 1. In a large...

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Thai Curry Sweet Potato Soup

2 tbsp (25 mL)vegetable oil1medium 0nion, chopped2cloves garlic, minced2 tsp (10 mL)finely grated fresh gingerroot1 tsp (5 mL)eachground cumin, coriander and turmeric1/4 tsp (1 mL)crushed red pepper flakes2 cups (500 mL)vegetableorchicken broth4 cups (1 L)cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 1-1/4 lb/550 g)1can (14 oz/398...

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Trout with Roasted Rutabaga, Apples and Onion

2 cups (500 mL)cubed (1/2-inch/1 cm) peeled rutabaga2apples, cubed1onion, chopped2 tbsp (25 mL)vegetable oil2Rainbow Trout fillets, with skin (8 oz/250 g each)2 tbsp (25 mL)honey Dijonorregular Dijon mustard In large bowl, toss together rutabaga, apples, onion and oil; spread on parchment paper-lined baking sheet....

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Grilled Radicchio Salad

This recipe is fromCarronFarms. 1 head of radicchio, quartered, so that each quarter has a bit of the stem end holding ittogether1/4 cup olive oil, plus more to coat radicchio1/8 cup balsamic vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt2 chopped garlic cloves1/4 teaspoon mustardSalt and black pepperPecorino or...

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Radicchio Breakfast Sandwich

2 tbsp olive oil8 thin slices pancetta4 eggsSalt and pepper, to taste4 whole grain English muffins, toasted1½ tbsp mayonnaise1½ tbsp basil pesto4 slices provolone4 slices tomato1 cup shredded radicchio 1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large non-stick skillet set over medium heat. Add...

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Parsnip Fries

2 lb parsnips1 tbsp vegetable oil1/4 cup waterCoarse salt and pepper​1.Peel and cut parsnips into long skinny ‘fries’; discard woody core.2.Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add parsnips, toss well and cook uncovered until lightly browned, about 5 minutes,...

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Golden Scalloped Potatoes

6 cupsYukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1/2 cuponion, finely chopped2 cupsSwiss cheese, gratedSalt and freshly ground pepper1 1/4 cupschicken broth2 tbspall-purpose flour 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.2. In a 9˝ square baking dish, layer half the potato slices, half the onion and half...

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