Almanac Grain

This Sunday marks the first day of fall, but this weather has us hanging onto those summer vibes. We’ve got a real mix of events this weekend, ranging from art and food festivals to road races to Oktoberfest celebrations!

We figured Ottawa has quite the appetite for grains, considering the number of craft breweries and popular boulangeries in the region, but the steady stream of sourdough specialists, granola gobblers and focaccia fanatics at the Real Bread Festival last Saturday was all the proof we kneaded that flour power is on the rise in Ottawa.

Burrow Shop is an online marketplace for curated local goods. Take advantage of same-day pickup four days a week or get free delivery on orders over $150 for a limited time.

Ottawa’s Almanac Urban Mill and Bakery is going strong one year into the grind. They have a bright, clean storefront now. But also, importantly, they have pizza.

Why not start December the same way we intend to end it? With a fun weekend of music, the arts, and time spent with our favourite people.

And just like that, it is June. I hope that this Roundup finds you all healthy and safe after the ending of the last stay-at-home order. As I write this, there is no significant indication of what the next couple of weeks will look like, in terms of reopening Ontario, so welcome to another inevitable state of in-between, friends!

The new initiative from Ottawa Markets aims to showcase local goods and produce at a new location on York Street.

Farinella uses their Spelt flour in their dough and you can also find bags of our flour for sale at some small businesses including Burrow Shop, Farmscore, Around the Block Butcher Shop, Bread by Us, and Red Door Provisions.