From Lee & Maria's
Our Journal
Our Journal includes simple recipes, farm and market updates, local food inspiration, hosting ideas, seasonal guides and stories from around Kingsville and Windsor-Essex. Some posts will help you plan what to cook this week. Others will show what’s growing in the fields, what’s arriving in the market or how to make the most of local produce while it’s in season.
How to Shop a Farm Market If You Are Hosting This Weekend
Hosting this weekend? Here’s how to shop a farm market for easy entertaining, from produce and bakery picks to table-ready extras.
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A Simple Guide to Shopping for a Weekend in Essex County
Planning a weekend in Essex County? Here’s how to shop for fresh produce, pantry staples, bakery items and easy entertaining from the market.
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What to Stock in Your Cottage or Airbnb for an Essex County Weekend
Staying in a cottage, Airbnb or short-term rental in Essex County? Here’s what to pick up for an easy weekend, from breakfast fruit and bakery items to picnic food, local snacks, fresh produce and ...
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Best Local Food Stops in Kingsville for a Wine-Country Weekend
Planning a weekend around Kingsville wineries? Here’s where local food fits in, from farm market provisions and picnic supplies to bakery treats, restaurant meals, coffee stops and take-home favour...
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Where to Pick Up Picnic Food Near Lake Erie North Shore Wineries
Planning a winery day in Essex County? Lee & Maria’s is a convenient Kingsville stop for picnic food, market snacks, fresh produce, baked goods and local provisions before you head along the La...
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