Canadian Baking Buzz

I'm a huge supporter of entrepreneurs.  Especially young ones.  I have always been an entrepreneur at heart.  Even as a kid I used to sell lemonade and fresh trout to local tourists who visited the beach in our small town.  Ever since then I've been involved in various business adventures. These young entrepreneurs are hosting a pop up shop at the Covent Garden market on May 4th and 5th as part of a project at school.  It was an idea of their teacher, Rob Gillespie, who felt that this is a great way to introduce those students entrepreneurship.   They will be offering a variety of food / goods they've prepared at school.   Items like garden planters, water colour prints, balsamic dressings, various breads, truffle butter, artisanal dog biscuits, and more.   If you're in the downtown London, Ontario area this weekend, check out the Convent Market and be sure to buy...

According to CBC the Newcomers Market in Regina was closed due (by their choice) after a complaint was made because the sellers weren't preparing the food in accordance with regulations. What are your thoughts on this? Personally I'm kinda torn on this.  I actually own a catering company in western Canada and we had to go through the process to get approval for a class 4 food license (the same as a restaurant).  So in one way I don't see why they should be any different.  They're preparing food and safety is very important however I would hate to see every little bake sale to be shut down because of these regulations.  I believe there needs to be a balance.  Thoughts?

  Jess, the founder of The Bagel Oven, moved from Montreal to Niagara and found herself missing the taste of a good bagel. In search of that unmistakable flavor, she decided to take action. Jess approached a local congregation with a proposal: she would bake their bread in exchange for access to their kitchen.The congregation agreed, and thus, The Bagel Oven was born. If you're in the Niagara area, don't miss the chance to savor these delicious, Montreal-inspired bagels. They're sure to satisfy your bagel cravings!*Visit The Bagel Oven and experience the taste of Montreal right here in Niagara.*

We want to ensure that our customers are informed about the latest developments regarding a recent health concern. According to health officials in British Columbia, a salmonella outbreak has been linked to certain food products. It's crucial to stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect your health and well-being.The outbreak has been associated with **Celebrate brand frozen profiteroles and mini chocolate eclairs**. We want to emphasize the importance of food safety, and we recommend that customers who have purchased these products check their items and take the following precautions:1. **Check Your Products:** If you have any Celebrate brand frozen profiteroles or mini chocolate eclairs in your possession, please check the packaging for specific batch numbers or best-before dates provided by health officials.2. **Dispose of Affected Items:** If you find that you have purchased affected products, do not consume them. Safely dispose of these items to prevent any potential health...

  I huge shout out to Hansinee Pamunuwegedara!!!   I love reading stories about fellow Canadians helping others within our country or around the world. Hansinee, first-year UPEI student, who moved to Charlottetown from Sri Lanka is raising money for Sri Lanka victims through bake sales and has a donation box located at Linda's Coffee Shop in Charlottetown. She's donating all money raised to the Red Cross in Sri Lanka. Awesome job Hansinee!  I hope you reach your goals! Read more on CBC...