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.
What Does Local Mean at Lee & Maria’s?
“Local” is one of those words that gets used often, but not always clearly. At Lee & Maria’s, local generally means products grown or made in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. That is the region ...
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What Makes a Great Farm Market Visit in Essex County?
A great farm market visit is rarely about one thing. It is not just the tomatoes, the flowers, the bakery counter or the pantry shelf that makes people want to come back. It is the feeling of findi...
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Local Grocery Pickup and Delivery in Windsor-Essex: How Lee & Maria’s Works
Shop seasonal produce, market groceries, bakery favourites and local goods from Lee & Maria’s, then choose pickup or local delivery across Windsor-Essex. Here’s how online market shopping works...
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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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