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December Local Produce Guide for Ottawa

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December Local Produce Guide for Ottawa

November 26, 2021 Home Delivery

It’s snowing(!) as I write this! According to World Atlas, Ottawa is the world’s 7th Coldest Capital in the world! So how do you eat locally when you live in such a cold city! Here are some hints: root vegetables, cabbages and potatoes!

As we head into December here’s what’s available from our local suppliers.

Local (within 100 km of Ottawa)

Garlic

Beets

Carrots and Rainbow Carrots

Baby Bok Choy

Celeriac

Savoy, Red and Green Cabbage

Red and Green Kholrabi

Spinach

Yellow and Red Onions

Parsnips – maybe you want to try this Parsnip Ice Cream with them?!

Curly Parsley

Red, Yellow and Russett Potatoes

Daikon Radish

Watermelon Radish
Rutabaga

Jerusalem Artichokes

Sprouts and Micro-greens

King Eryngii Mushrooms

Lettuce from Growcer –

Regional (Ontario and Quebec)

Squash – different varieties

Leeks

Yams – Ontario

English Cucumbers

Apples – several varieties

Red Chard

Cilantro

Green Beans

Red Yellow and Orange Sweet Peppers

Radish

Mushrooms – all varieties

Tomatoes – most varieties

Canada

British Columbia Apples – several varieties

And in terms of other grocery items goodfood2u always prioritizes local and regional food. Flours from Quebec, beans from Ontario, oats from Saskatchewan, tofu made in Gatineau, meat and cheese from Ontario and Quebec, fish from Ontario, eggs local! You can decrease your food miles AND eat well each week – even as it is snowing!

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