Eco-logic Farm Boxes

You probably already know Rick Cornelissen. Rick”s farm is called Eco-logic Farms and he sells every Saturday out of the Covent Garden Market right up until Christmas. Last year Rick tried out delivering boxes of produce, meat and eggs to customers all through the long (and very cold!) winter. I braved the cold and met him a few times last winter outside the market – I swear he had icicles hanging from his hat some days! Now that is dedication to keeping your customers well-fed! Rick had great success with this project last winter and he found there was a lot of interest from London Locavores. This past week I received an email from Rick and he has plans to continue the winter box program, but the good news is that this program will be bigger and better than last year”s. Rick says it was kind of an afterthought that he had in November last year and then it took on a life of its own. Rick has now had time to plan what to grow and figure out how many people are interested, so he will be able to offer more selection. He will continue selling at the Covent Garden Market (outdoor market) right up until it closes (on Christmas), but starting in January – you will be able to email Rick your selections out of his weekly shopping list. His list of products and prices change weekly based on availability. Rick has said that he will be starting with free-range pork/beef/chicken/turkey/eggs and sausage, onions (cooking, red and Spanish),tomatoes, ten types of squash, five types of kale, celery root, four types of beets,heirloom carrots,parsnips, unpasteurized cider, eight types of potatoes, sweet potato, sassafras, seven types of dried beans, four types of cabbage, Brussels sprouts, unwaxed turnips, chard, spinach, apples, garlic and shallots. To get on the list please email Rick directly at cornel@amtelecom.net make sure to tell him you read about it here!  Read More

Eco-Logic Farms – DELIVERY BOXES!

In my inbox this morning was a nice surprise. Rick Cornelissen at Eco-Logic Farms is trying out growing and providing fresh local food over the winter. Rick is a farmer in Aylmer that grows a huge variety of fresh veggies and raises a few animals. Rick can usually be found selling his produce and meat at The Covent Garden Market from May through until Christmas. This year Rick is trying out something new – he is taking orders through email or over the phone and then you can arrange to pick up your order at the weekly drop point at The Covent Garden Market. This list was attached to the email and I have extracted it from word. Rick says occasionally prices will change and of course with super fresh food from the farm – availability changes from week to week, so ask to be on his email list. It”s awesome… Let me know if you try it out and maybe I”ll run into some of you down at the pick up point on Saturday! HELLO LOCAVORES !!!! We’re BackHere”s the Scoop for winter delivery; FORMATI will be at the Covent Garden Market every Sat from 10:00 to11:30 A.M.The p/u point is underground parking P-2 closest to the stairway going to the outdoor market (N.W. corner of the parking lot). Orders must be made by 12:00 noon on Fridays. Late orders may not have all items prepared for you. Provision can be made for home deliveries before or after the above time.Order from the list and e-mail me your order, trying to be as specific as possible.You will pick up your items from the truck. Each order is in a separate box.If you want, bring your own containers.Check for changes and additions each week. Please include your phone #, just in case I have to contact you re: the order Week # 2 ( January 17) Last Saturday was amazing. I think we might have something here !SOUP OF THE WEEKCream of Mushroom Soup ( Made with shitake,cremini and button mushrooms )L mason jar $ 5.001 qt. jar $ 2.50 BEEF-free-range/pastured.-no drugs/hormones/chemicals.-corn-fed /finished.-Holstein x Belgian Blue cross.-very lean meat. rib steak$ 7.00/1b. t-bone steak$ 8.00/1b. sirloin tip roast$ 9.00/1b. rump roast$ 6.00/1b. cross-cut roast$ 6.00/1b lean ground (1.25 or 1.5 1b. packages )$ 4.00/1b.PORKfree range, outdoor-raised.no drugs, chemicals/ hormones.very lean.sausage is made from quality cuts of meat i.e. roast meat. smoked ham (3.5,5.25, and 5.5 lbs each )$ 4.00/1b. boneless smoked ham (1.5,1.25 and 3.25 1bs. )$ 5.00/1b. bratwurst sausage ( 1 lb. packages )$ 5.00/1b. breakfast sausage ( 1 lb. packages )$ 5.00/1b. kohlbasa sausage ( 1 lb. packages )$ 5.00/lb. peameal bacon ( 1.25 or 1.5 1b packages )$ 7.00/1b. pepperettes mild/medium/hot ( 1 lb. packages )$ 6.00/lb. cottage roll ( 4.5,4.75 1b packages )$ 6.00/1b. smoked ribs ( 2.5,4 lbs. )$ 5.00/lb. smoked pork chops ( made from loin,1.75,2.25 and 2.50 1bs.) sold out ham steaks $ 5.00/1b. farmers sausage sold out. We may be butchering this week, If not next week. Two of those pigs are heritageFree-range pigs, Berkshires which are highly sought after. I will keep you posted. FREE-RANGE CHICKENSWill be available Sat. January 24. These are whole and should range in size from2-7 lbs. FREE RANGE EGGSFree-range, outdoor-raised, natural feed, no hormones/ drugs or chemicals.major component of diet is vegetables etc $ 3.50/dzn.$ 4.75/18 VEGETABLESPotatoes ( German fingerlings/Blue Russians ) 1 pt. $ 1.501 qt. $ 2.502 L. $ 5.003 L. $ 7.00 Table Potatoes ( Red Chieftans, Yukon Gold,Russet, 1867s ) 1 L. $ 1.502 L. $ 2.503 L $ 3.004 L $ 4.00 Bakers Large 2 for $1.00Medium 3 for $ 1.00 CARROTS ( Heirloom)1 L $ 2.00( Specify small, medium or large ) 2 L $ 4.00 3L $ 5.00 Or Large carrots .50 each TURNIP ( Laurentian ) ( non-waxed )Wholesmall $ 1.00medium $ 1.50large $ 2.00 Diced medium zip-lock bag $ 1.50large zip-lock bag $ 2.00 Turnip Sticks ( great to eat raw ! ) m zip-lock $ 2.00 KALE( your choices are green/Redbor (purple or mixed ) small bag $ 1.50large bag $ 2.00 BRUSSEL SPROUTS1 pt. $1.501 qt. $ 2.50 SQUASH( Acorn/Peppe r,Red Hubbard,Delicata(Sweet Potato), Butternut,Gray Ghost, Buttercup,Autumn Gold/Apple Dumpling)Small $ 1.00Medium $ 1.50Large $ 2.00X-Large $ 2.50 Diced/Bagged ( Butternut, Red Hubbard ) small bag $ 1.50Large bag $ 2.00 LETTUCE/MESCLIN MIX( coldframe grown, scissor-cut ) 1 bag $ 2.50 COOKING ONIONS 1 pt. $ 1.50These are small and medium sizes 1 qt. $ 2.00 SPANISH ONIONS Small .50Medium .75Large $ 1.00 FRENCH SHALLOTS medium 3 for$ 1.00Small 4 for $ 1.00 CABBAGEWhite small $ 1.50Large $ 2.00½ Large $ 1.50 Red small $ 2.00Large $ 2.50½ large $ 1.50 Savoy small $ 2.00Large $ 2.50½ large $ 1.50 CELERIACSmall .75Medium $ 1.00 LEEKS Small .50Medium .75Large $ 1.00 SWEET POTATO Each small .50 Medium .75Large $ 1.00Jumbo $ 1.50( smalls ) 1 qt. $ 2.50 Bagged ( Choose French fry, chopped or sliced ) small bag $ 1.50Large bag $ 2.00 ***#2 s Please specify amount ( # of lbs.) and size of potatoesThese are excellent potatoes, but have some superficial blemishes or ends cut off.They are not the prettiest, but that’s what you get with no spray!!Price per lb. $ .75 APPLES ( Ida Red, Fuji, Mutsui,Spy,Jona Gold, Russet , Breaburn, Gold Delicious)1 L $ 2.002 L. $ 3.00 3 L. $ 4.004 L $ 5.00 Dried ( no additives, but you can choose cinnamon )Snack bag $ 2.00Small bag $ 4.00Medium $ 5.00 Cider ( made from Jona Gold Apples ) 2 L $ 4.004L $ 6.00 MUSHROOMS ( fresh-picked in A.M.)White or button 1 pt. $ 1.501 qt. $ 2.50 Cremini 1 pt. $ 2.501 qt. $ 4.00 Shitake ½ pt. $ 2.501 pt. $ 5.00 1 qt. $ 10.00 DRIED BEANS(Pinto,long red kidney,dark red kidney,white kidney, cranberry,mixed) small bag $ 3.00Large bag $ 5.00 SASSAFRAS ( ideal for tea ) small bag $ 2.00 ROSE HIPS ( ideal for tea, very high in vitamin C ) large bag $ 5.00 SOYBEAN NUTS ( These are made with organic soybeans, are made fresh each week. Please specify regular or spicy ) snack bag $ 1.50medium bag $ 3.00Large bag $ 4.00 Rick CornelissenEco-LogicRR # 5 Aylmer,Ont.N5H 2R4519-765-3467cornel@amtelecom.net  Read More