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Metro McKeen

McKeen’s Metro

Jim McKeen

Located in the heart of the Glebe, McKeen Metro Grocery Store has been providing locally sourced food since the early 20th century. McKeen’s Metro believe that the distance from farm to plate should be limited. This benefits the local farming economy but also the health of customers and their families. McKeen Metro is a medium through which delicious local food is made available to the community. You can find everything from local beef, turkey and dairy to seasonal fruits and vegetables. McKeen Metro Glebe is a leader when it comes to eating local!

Location:

 754 Bank Street, Ottawa

Contact:

 613-232-9466                            metro@metroglebe.com
https://mckeenmetroglebe.com

 

Herb & Spice Food Shop on Bank

Herb & Spice Food Shop on Bank

Michelle Hennessey

The Herb & Spice Shop on Bank Street is rooted in Centertown’s desire for healthy, natural and organic food. Growing with the neighborhood, the store has been open for over 30 years, actively supporting local producers in and around the Ottawa area.

With fresh organic produce delivered daily, an array of deli and grocery products as well as an extensive bulk selection, including a large variety of culinary and medicinal herbs, the Herb & Spice Food Shop caters to the needs and diets of everyone in the community. Whether you are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, a raw foodist, or simply someone who enjoys good food, it is our goal at the Herb to provide you with something tasty and nutritious to eat in a friendly and down-to earth environment. We’re open ‘til 9 every night!

Location:

 375 Bank St, Ottawa ON K2P 1Y2

Contact:

 613-232-4087
info@herbandspiceshop.com
www.herbandspiceshop.com                            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HerbandSpiceShop                                            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herbspicebank/                                                 Twitter: https://twitter.com/herbspicebank

 

Fleurs Gourmandes – Edible Flowers

Fleurs Gourmandes – Edible Flowers

Roxane Robillard

Fleurs Gourmandes marries both my passions, encompassing all aspects of growing, harvesting and preparing edibles for the table. I grow locally at Rollway Hops a variety of herbs, fruits and edible flowers and forage for wild edibles. Preserves are then made from the bounty, as are herbal tisanes.

Consultation is also offered; I will come to your garden and ID your wild edibles.

Herbs:

 Angelica, Anise-Hyssop, Balm (lemon), Basil, Bay, Bergamot, Borage, Caraway, Chamomile, Chevril, Chives, Cicely, Clove Pinks, Dill, Elderflower, Fennel, Geranium, Canadian Ginger, Horseradish, Hyssop, Juniper, Lavender, Lovage, Marigold, Marjoram, Mint, Nasturtiums, Nettle, Oregano, Parsley, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, Tansy, Tarragon, Thyme, Verbena, Violet, Woodruff, Wormwood, Yarrow

Vegetables, Fruits and Wild Edibles:

 Bean, Cedar, Cucumber, Eggplant, Elderberry, Garlic, Grape, Haskap, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kale, Milkweed, Mustard, Onions, Pattypan, Peppers, Pepper Grass, Purslane, Radish, Rhubarb, Tomatoes, Wintergreen

Location:

 I grow at my brother’s farm, Rollway Hops, 2390 Concession 3 Road, Plantagenet, ON K0B 1L0

Production Practices:

 Organic, non-certified; Companion Planting

Buy & Savour:

 Cardamon and Cloves @ 440 Preston in Ottawa, Mariposa Farms, Parkdale Field House, Sam’s Kitchen in Vankleek Hill, and local events

Contact:

 Our farm is closed to the public
613-355-6950
rox@fleursgourmandes.com
http://www.fleursgourmandes.com/fleursgourmandes.com/index.html

 

Buzzz Honey Products

Buzzz Honey Products

Jill Davies

Buzzz Honey Products began with two hives at Chesterfield Farm, with sisters Jill and Kathleen Davies, producing honey and beeswax. The bees are kept according to organic practices and forage in clean unspoiled gardens, fields and forests, bringing in a wide variety of pollens and nectars from many different flower varieties, not the least of which is Calendula, or English Marigold (not actually marigold, but aster family). Locally produced organic oils, plus our homegrown input of honey, beeswax and calendula infused oil and tea, result in a skin care line that is “food for your skin”: cleansing and nourishment for naturally radiant skin, without petroleum distillates or synthetic preservatives.

Products:

 Skin creams, lotions, balms, soaps, featuring homegrown Calendula, beeswax and honey

Location:

 1941 County Rd. 2, Curran, ON, K0B 1C0

Production Practices:

 Chemical pesticide and fertilizer free, organic practices, certified organic ingredients

Buy & Savour:

 Farm gate, Cumberland Farmers Market, Homestead Organics, other craft/arts type markets

Contact:

 613-314-0443                                          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buzzzhoney info@buzzzhoney.com
www.buzzzhoney.com

 

B&H Your Community Grocer

B&H Your Community Grocer

Jim Beveridge

B&H Your Community Grocer is a downtown Kemptville supermarket specializing in locally sourced and made in store products since 1963. Jim is a second generation owner with over 40 years of experience in the grocery industry. He works with local farmers who produce dairy products and grow produce, flowers, beef and lamb. The locally raised beef, both grass-fed and corn finished, are dry aged for a minimum of 21 days and cut using traditional methods. “The B&H”, as it is commonly referred to, also has its very own, made in store meat pies, sausages, prepared meals, dessert pies and breads.

Location:

 301 Rideau Street, Kemptville, ON

Contact:

 613-258-3014
info@localgrocer.ca
www.localgrocer.ca