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COVID-19 UPDATE: Our physical storefront is currently closed, however, we are offering online grocery orders for pick-up or contactless delivery around Manitoulin Island.

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A whole food market and café located in downtown Little Current, on beautiful Manitoulin Island.

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eat well. do good. feel better.

Our goal is to promote a happy and healthy lifestyle and spread this within the community. Come visit us for lunch, drop in for a yoga class, or pick up healthy groceries to create your own wonderful dishes at home.

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FALAFEL WRAPS!! We made a big batch of pickled turnips, so we obviously had to make up some falafel wraps for this Friday 😍
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Order now for Friday pick up or delivery: manitoulinmarketplace.ca/jar-wraps

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We got some exciting new products in just before the weekend! ☀️
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♥️ A fresh batch of handmade soap from @pebblewood_manitoulin
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♥️ Dark chocolate bars made in Gore Bay by @finniachocolate (using Organic & Fairtrade ingredients!)
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♥️ Fresh greens from @trulynorthernfarms, including lettuce mix, fresh basil & fresh cilantro
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We also finally got rice back in stock after several months of shortages!
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Links to shop below:
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https://manitoulinmarketplace.ca/pebblewood-manitoulin-soap/
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https://manitoulinmarketplace.ca/finnia-chocolate/
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https://manitoulinmarketplace.ca/truly-northern-farms/

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WOW. The response to these local food boxes has been incredible, and our membership program is now full! We’ve started a wait list in case we’re able to offer any more boxes once we get started - please email us at info@theislandjar.ca if you’d like to be added to the list. ⠀
We can’t wait for June to start bringing you all fresh local food and fun recipes each week! 🥬🍅🥕🥒🍓

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Okay so we’re out of wraps for this week, and we know that probably doesn’t sound exciting, BUT it kinda is because it means we’re finally rolling out JAR BOWLS. We’ve been talking about doing this for years and are pretty excited it’s finally happening!
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This inaugural bowl (for FRIDAY) is a Southwestern Quinoa Bowl with quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, a bean and corn medley, red peppers, cherry tomatoes, green onion, old cheddar, a lime wedge and @nealbrothers bold bbq sauce 🔥 (or sub for Chipotle Ranch). As always, we can #veganize it if you’d like.
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Order now at manitoulinmarketplace.ca/jar-bowls ♥️

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We are now accepting deposits for our local food box memberships for the 2020 season! Visit manitoulinmarketplace.ca/deposit-local-food-subscription-box (link in bio) for more info on how the membership works & to sign up! We’ll be accepting deposits until May 22nd, however there are a limited number of memberships available; once you pay the deposit, your spot will be reserved.
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Becoming a member is a great way to support your local farmers (by providing them a guaranteed market for these uncertain times), and ensure you have fresh, nutritious food safely delivered to your doorstep each week, for the entire season. 🍅🥬🥕🍎🥒
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The membership will run for 16 weeks, and boxes will be available for weekly pick-up at the store or FREE delivery around the island, following our delivery schedule for different communities. Additional groceries can be added on for free delivery with your weekly subscription box, through a regular order on Manitoulin Marketplace.
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You will have the option to provide us with ‘exclusions’ – e.g. allergies or dietary restrictions of food that will need to be excluded from your weekly box on an ongoing basis, however we will not be providing customizations. The boxes will be a lovely surprise each week and are great for those who want to try some new foods and recipe suggestions! 👩🏻‍🌾👩🏻‍🍳

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May is Fairtrade month! Over the next week, we’ll be highlighting some of our favourite #fairtrade products and brands in our stories. ☕️🍌🍫🥥
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“Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers. It’s about supporting the development of thriving farmer and worker communities that have more control over their futures and protecting the environment in which they live and work. And it’s your opportunity to connect with the people who grow the produce and make the products that we all depend on.
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When you buy products with the FAIRTRADE Mark, you support farmers and workers as they work to improve their lives and their communities. The Mark means that the Fairtrade ingredients in the product have been produced by small-scale farmer organizations or plantations that meet Fairtrade social, economic and environmental standards. The standards include protection of workers’ rights and the environment, payment of the Fairtrade Minimum Price and an additional Fairtrade Premium to invest in business or community projects.” - @fairtradecanada ♥️
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For more info, check out fairtrade.ca

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Sprouts & seeds for this week’s wrap special! 🌱✨
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Order now for pick up or delivery on Friday: manitoulinmarketplace.ca/jar-wraps

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We’re going with another Jar classic for tomorrow’s wrap special 😍
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✨ Order online before they sell out! ✨
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Apple
Old Cheddar
Cranberries
Walnuts
Pickled Onion
Jar Hummus
Carrots & Greens

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New blog post up with some recipe ideas for Mother's Day! 🌼
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theislandjar.ca/mothers-day-recipe-ideas/
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We're all about showing love through food, whether it's cooking for someone else or providing them with all the ingredients they need to enjoy some time at home cooking or baking a new dish. ♥️
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If you're looking to try a new recipe and drop it off to your mom, or get us to drop all the ingredients off on her doorstep, check out these recipes featuring some of our products. 👩🏻‍🍳

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We’re gearing up for summer, even if it’ll look a little different this year...but hopefully there will still be lots of sun, and you know there will always be lots of bugs! ⠀
We’ve got all your summer essentials: sunscreen from @thinksport ☀️, bug spray from @citrobug 🦟, hand sanitizer from @elliebiancabeauty 🙌 & HOT DOGS from @burtfarmmeats 🌭!
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Shop now on manitoulinmarketplace.ca (search for any of these products using the search button at the top of the page). 🌊✨

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Since we closed our physical store & launched our re-vamped online grocery ordering through @manitoulinmarketplace, we've received, picked & packed over 700 orders! We've been busy in the store & delivering many of those orders all over the island, from Tehkummah to Evansville. We are so grateful for the support of our community, and are so happy we are able to continue to support local farmers and provide you all with fresh, nutritious, local food delivered to your doorsteps. 👩‍🌾♥️
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We are, however, currently down to a team of 3 (Vanessa, Bobbie & Aline) and are hustling to keep things flowing smoothly with this new business model, so we appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to adapt to this new reality we're all in. We are trying to accommodate everyone as best we can, however online orders are much more efficient for us to manage, and we are trying to make the website as easy as possible to navigate, to encourage customers to shop online rather than emailing or calling orders in, if possible. We do pack online orders first, before filling email or call-in orders, as we have to properly manage inventory numbers, so ordering online is the best way to ensure you get the items you want.
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We put together a little tutorial to help walk you through the site - if you're having trouble finding anything please reach out. We can even create a cart for you on your first order and help get you set up for future orders!
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http://theislandjar.ca/manitoulin-marketplace-a-step-by-step-guide/

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We’re excited to introduce local food subscription boxes this summer! Becoming a member is a great way to support your local farmers (by providing them a guaranteed market for these uncertain times), and ensures you fresh, nutritious and local food delivered safely each week to your doorstep, for the entire season. 👩🏻‍🌾🚙🥕🍅🥬
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You will have the option to choose from 3 sizes of boxes featuring fresh produce and/or meat from island farmers and fisheries. Small boxes are a great option for households of 1-2 people, medium boxes for households of 3-4, and large boxes for households of 5-6.
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The membership will run for 16 weeks, and boxes will be available for weekly pick-up at the store or FREE delivery around the island, following our delivery schedule for different communities. Additional groceries can be added on for free delivery with your weekly subscription box. You will have the option to provide us with ‘exclusions’ – e.g. allergies or dietary restrictions of food that you would like us to exclude from your weekly box on an ongoing basis, however we will not be providing customizations. The boxes will be a lovely surprise each week and are great for those who want to try some new foods and recipe suggestions!
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If you’re interested, please email us at info@theislandjar.ca to sign up for the subscription box email list – we’ll send out additional info in the next week, including details on how to pay the $50 deposit to reserve your spot & highlighting some of the farmers who will be included. The first boxes will be ready for the week of June 15th.
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eat well. do good. feel better. & bring on the summer!! ☀️🌲🌊

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This Mother’s Day may be a little strange for some. We’ll be thinking of all the moms and kids who can’t be together in person, all the moms who are essential workers and are out there taking care of their communities while worrying about their families, and anyone else who is finding things a bit tough this Mother’s Day. ♥️
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We find it hard sometimes encouraging the idea that the only way to show you care is to buy things for the people you love, but we also think moms are always worth celebrating! So if you’d like to order a gift to brighten her day, we can drop it off on her doorstep anywhere on the island, or you can always pick up at the store. 🌸☀️
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We made a Mother’s Day category on our online shop so you can easily browse some gift ideas - there are even gift basket and gift wrap options you can choose! Visit manitoulinmarketplace.ca/mothers-day to check it out.

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Another week coming to a close, another Friday wrap special! ✨
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Order online: manitoulinmarketplace.ca/island-jar-wrap-special-orders-for-friday-may-1
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Pakoras
Pickled Cabbage
Roasted Cashews
Sriracha Mayo
Greens
Carrots
Island Jar Hummus

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We just got a big order of fresh organic produce from @pfenningsfarm! 🥬🍅🥑🥦🥕🍋🍊🍎
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Some of the new highlights: living pea shoots, broccoli, mustard greens, celery & fresh raspberries! We also have lots of citrus and organic fairtrade bananas from @equifruit! 🍌💛

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We’ve got our organic bulk herbs & spices available online! We’re adding the last few this week so keep checking back if you’re not finding something. We’re also getting a fresh order in next week from @clefdeschampsbio so we’ll be all stocked up then. 💛
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To order online: manitoulinmarketplace.ca/bulk-herbs-spices

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FRIDAY WRAP SPECIAL: order online today for pick up or delivery tomorrow! 💙
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House Blueberry BBQ Sauce
Onions 3 ways (caramelized, crispy & pickled)
Roasted Chicken
Old Cheddar
Carrots
Spinach
Island Jar Hummus
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manitoulinmarketplace.ca/island-jar-wrap-special-orders-for-friday-april-24

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For the past few years, we’ve been spreading the same message every Earth Day – while we love that there’s a day dedicated to spreading awareness about the importance of treading lighter on the Earth, we believe that this should be woven into the fabric of our everyday life. We’ve made it part of our mission to encourage others to think about their impact on the planet, and how we can reduce that impact (whether it’s waste reduction, reducing carbon emissions, eating local, growing your own food, etc.). 🌎💚
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This year, Earth Day looks different than it normally would as people aren’t able to gather for rallies and community events, but there are lots of virtual events happening this week that you can participate in. We were so looking forward to the Repair-a-thon and Clothing Swap we had planned with @chemistryandcraft that was supposed to be this weekend, to come together as a community to mend and exchange clothing and knowledge, and help to repair/reuse/recycle what you have before getting rid of it. We’ll plan it for as soon as it’s safe to come together again!
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This year Earth Day also feels different to us. Even as there are enormous negative impacts being experienced by individuals, communities, economies and countries around the world, there also seem to be some positive impacts of the current situation on the planet. From this, we hope that people will see a glimpse of what is possible in the fight against climate change and learn from that going forward.
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#EarthDayEveryDay #EarthDay2020 #EarthDay

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We just got a new order of Urban Harvest organic seeds in! The first order went VERY quickly and this is the last one we’ll be getting for this year, so get your orders in soon to guarantee availability. 🌱👩🏻‍🌾
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It’s a great year to start a garden and grow your own herbs and veggies! Shop online: manitoulinmarketplace.ca/seeds/garden-seeds

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🍁 Fresh 2020 Manitoulin Maple Syrup now available! 🍁
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Visit manitoulinmarketplace.ca/maple-syrup to order now for pick up in-store or delivery around the island!