Stop – in the name of love food!

You’ll definitely stop into - and return to - this weekly cornucopia of local organic foods and yummy baked goods. Ever heard of wild Admirable Bolete mushrooms that are sweet but smell spicy? Or how about pickled milkweed pods? Serve them as an appetizer and they’re sure to perk up the conversation at your next dinner party.

Once here you’ll be hooked as easily as the wild trout snared in the pristine waters of Georgian Bay by Andrew Akiwenzie.

His tiny First Nations fishing company is indicative of the vendors that ply their trade at Stop’s.  It’s all about local, sustainable and, preferably, organic.

Or if it’s fine meat you’d prefer, try a steak from Field Sparrow Farms. You’ll relish the taste of grass-fed beef. Beyond that, you’ll be part of an initiative that encourages birds, like the Bobolink, Northern Harrier and, of course, the Field Sparrow, to nest in the pasture area.

Round up your purchases with veggies from Country Meadows Organics. Be prepared to scratch your head: they have more than 60 varieties of heirloom tomatoes to choose from.

While here, check out some of Stop’s other initiatives like the Global Roots Garden plots featuring ethnic veggies or herbs like cardamom and lemon grass.

No need to think it over.