What a lov-er-ley bunch of turnips! And though it’s a bit early in the growing season for anything like these, Durham Farmers’ Markets are flourishing with produce — peas, the last of the local strawberries, beans and raspberries on the way! Find out how you can get this fresh, local produce by searching for a Durham Farm Fresh member located near you!
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Timeless Essentials is probably the smallest shop I’ve ever been in—just a few square feet at the side door of Crystal Mowbray’s Enniskillen house, but Crystal makes it work. Somehow she makes and sells thousands of bars of soap here each year, not to mention the bath salts, essential oils, jams, soup mixes and gift baskets.… Continue reading
Check out the new Transitions fanzine, dedicated to continue the momentum of the Art of Transition (AOT). Highlights of the 12-page publication include a recap of the Nov. 12, 2009 symposium, a profile on Durham’s “fridge whisperer” Deb Rankine, and a look at Durham’s dynamic music scene. Visit a partnering coffee shop to pick up a copy, or check out www.durhamtourism.ca to order one online.
Afternoon tea with Kimberly Chant-Allin, or “Lady Kimberly” is so engaging that it will be remembered long after the last Balmoral shortbread has been nibbled, making it a perfect gift for hard-to-buy-for mothers, sisters, wives and friends. Continue reading
