Category: Around the Farm

  • From Farm to Pie: Easy Homemade Pumpkin Purée with Your Farm Basket Pumpkin

    From Farm to Pie: Easy Homemade Pumpkin Purée with Your Farm Basket Pumpkin

    Making homemade pumpkin purée is simpler than you might think!

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  • A wonderful Thanksgiving Afternoon at Aurelius in Wellington West!

    A wonderful Thanksgiving Afternoon at Aurelius in Wellington West!

    This past Saturday at Aurelius Fine Oils & Balsamic Vinegars, we had a pop-up event, and what an incredible way to spend the afternoon! The atmosphere was festive, with families out enjoying the crisp autumn air, friends reuniting for the holiday weekend, and familiar faces stopping by to show their continued support.

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  • Brussels Sprouts Are Here!

    Brussels Sprouts Are Here!

    This year, our Brussels sprouts had a late start, and they were taking forever to form, but I am happy to announce–they are finally ready to harvest! They will be available at our Pop-up Event on Saturday October 12 at Aurelius Fine Oils and Balsamic Vinegars. They will also be in our final Farm baskets…

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  • Overwintering Coleus Plants

    Overwintering Coleus Plants

    If you love your coleus plants and live in Zone 5, you better get out there and take a few cuttings! It’s dropping below 4°C tonight, and you know these colourful plants won’t survive the cold outdoors. Saving your coleus plants for next year is easier than you might think!

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  • Thanksgiving Pop-Up: Little Farm Cart and Aurelius

    Thanksgiving Pop-Up: Little Farm Cart and Aurelius

    Thanksgiving Pop-Up: Little Farm Cart and Aurelius Join us as we celebrate the season with a cart full of freshly harvested fall vegetables and an array of delicious oils to complement your Thanksgiving feast! Saturday, October 12th Time: 12 – 2pm Location: Aurelius Fine Oils & Balsamic Vinegars 1283 B Wellington Street West, Ottawa

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  • Cranberries

    Cranberries

    As we approach the holiday season, we’re excited to announce that locally sourced cranberries from Upper Canada Cranberries will be available for you! That’s right, cranberries grown right here in the Nation’s Capital! These cranberries will be making a special appearance at our Aurelius Fine Oils and Balsamic Vinegars collaboration Pop-up Farm Stand Event on…

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  • Brussels Sprouts: A Childhood Favourite Turned Gourmet Indulgence

    Brussels Sprouts: A Childhood Favourite Turned Gourmet Indulgence

    Growing up, Brussels sprouts were a staple in our house. My Mum would always include them as a side dish, steaming them to perfection and sometimes overcooking them! While my siblings couldn’t stand the sight or taste of those little green orbs, I loved them.

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  • Thanksgiving Pop-Up: Little Farm Cart and Aurelius

    Thanksgiving Pop-Up: Little Farm Cart and Aurelius

    Thanksgiving Pop-Up: Little Farm Cart and Aurelius Fine Oils & Balsamic Vinegars Join us as we celebrate the season with a cart full of freshly harvested fall vegetables and an array of delicious oils to complement your Thanksgiving feast!

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  • A Cozy Fall Menu: Chicken Legs, Mashed Potatoes, and Sage Butter Parisian Carrots

    A Cozy Fall Menu: Chicken Legs, Mashed Potatoes, and Sage Butter Parisian Carrots

    This week, some of our customers have been asking about the best way to prepare Parisian carrots from their farm baskets, and today, I’m excited to share our favourite recipe: Sage Butter Parisian Carrots.

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  • Anticipating the Sweetness: Our Upcoming Honey Harvest

    Anticipating the Sweetness: Our Upcoming Honey Harvest

    As the summer months come to a close and the days begin to cool, we’re excited to announce that our annual honey harvest is just around the corner!

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