Happy December!

This Saturday Dec 4th from 10 am – 4pm, B Love will be at the Holiday Maker’s Market at Christ Church Cathedral (252 James St N).

Here are THREE great reasons to be at this market:

1. Check out B Love’s Holiday Gift selection, we’re you’ll be sure to find something for everyone. Even a delicious healthy treat for Santa!  ;)

Besides the regular goodies, B Love choices include a variety of  jars, Rawsome Fruit Cake,  Rawsty the Snowman, “Raw Holiday Gold” gift boxes, gift certificates and much more.

2. support local artisans and buy local

3. get your christmas shopping all “raw”-pped up.

How could you go “Raw”ng? See you on Saturday!

Love,

Barbara-w

Happy Tuesday I wanted to remind you all that this Thursday we will be having this month’s in – home market…. what does that mean??

It means that Thursday November 25th from 4:30 – 7:30 pm we open our doors (here at 56 Ferrie St West) to all of you and welcome you into our home to come and purchase your favourite B Love items.  We ask that you please bring your own reusable containers and to be prepared to pay with cash.

We will have a large variety of items!! We’ll also be showcasing our very exciting new Holiday Treats!!! These items will be available for order or purchase.

This season is another opportunity to buy local and support small businesses within your community. Have you been thinking about what you could bring to this year’s festive gatherings OR give to your loved ones, friends or fellow workers over the holiday season… perhaps what you can have on hand as you are entertaining throughout this busy time of year??? Give the gift of health and deliciously yummy food by choosing nutritious B Love options made with whole ingredients!

Choose from:

• tins full of tasty treats
• bountiful baskets overflowing with goodness
• gift jars jammed with goodness
• gift certificates for the more particular, or…
• a centre piece dessert like “yule love this log”, or…
• a holiday white chocolate cheez cake, or finally…
• the favourite dark chocolate ganache cake !!!

We welcome custom orders and are happy to provide you with the best food ever for this holiday season!!!

Looking forward to seeing you Thursday!!
With Love and Gratitude,

Barbara-w

I hope you are all enjoying some of this lovely fall weather.

WORKSHOP – Thursday November 18th from 6:30-9:30 pm

I’m excited to announce that we will be running one more Intro to Raw Food Prep Class this Thursday November 18th here at 56 Ferrie St West. To register and secure your spot please click here, spaces are limited so don’t wait .  Participants can expect to experience some hands on learning, observing demonstrations, receiving the recipes for the meal prepared during the workshop and will sit down to a full meal to enjoy our raw-licous  creation!

IN HOME MARKET – November 25th 2010 4:30 – 7:30 pm !!!!

Expect your favourite yummy B Love items AND more!!! The holidays are coming and we are working our kitchen magic to bring you some exciting holiday gift ideas (and yes you can buy/order gifts for your self, family, friends and/or workplace  :)  This year you can give the gift of health! Some of the products include:

• Jars of G-raw-nola
• Gift Certificates for food and/or workshops
• A Variety of Party Trays
• Specialty Christmas-Themed Treats
• Custom Orders

Note: For custom orders, please contact me in advance so that I can prepare goods where possible.

The response to the Market Days and Workshops has been incredible. Thank-you for your pursuit of a healthy lifestyle, and for sharing your wisdom with others.

Love,

Barbara-w

Hope you are enjoying a great day! This is just a friendly reminder that this Thursday October 21st, we’ll be having another in home market from 4:30 – 7:30pm, here at 56 Ferrie st West – also known as the green cottage.

a REMINDER to please bring your own reusable containers!

I’m still working on setting another date for another class…  for those of you who may not know I’ve recently begun taking De La Sol’s Yoga Teacher Training Course (which is AWESOME!!) and so my time is now being shared in a new way that I’m working on figuring out and wanting to perfect (as best I can). I appreciate your patience with this and would love to hear what kind of classes you’d  be interested in attending – feedback is greatly appreciated and so very helpful!!

Hope to see you Thursday!
Have the best days ever – love

Barbara-w

What an incredible weekend it’s been to experience gratitude! We were able to enjoy a wonderful fall hike this afternoon with family and friends followed by a wonderful meal, giggles, music and great conversation … and it’s not over yet we still have Monday to enjoy!! Hope you are all experiencing many reasons to feel thankful!

I wanted to let you know that we will be hosting another Intro to Raw Food Prep here at 56 Ferrie St West on Thursday October 14th from 6:30 – 9:30pm – that’s this coming Thursday. Space is limited so please don’t wait, register here.

We’ll also be having our next in home market on Thursday October 21st from 4:30 – 7:30pm here at 56 Ferrie St West. Please remember to bring your own containers.

Thanks to all those that came out to the Maker’s Market this past Friday – it was wonderful to see you there! What a beautiful evening for a market and the art crawl!

The holiday season is fast approaching and presents an exciting opportunity to educate others about the importance of what we eat. Please consider B Love as an option for your catering and gift needs both at the workplace and in your personal life.  A variety of B Love’s party platters, gift baskets, gift certificates and gift jars will be posted on the website soon. Let’s work together to make this year’s choices deliciously healthful and super charged with B Love’s menu items! Give the gift of loving health with B LOVE!!

Love and Gratitude!

Barbara-w

Hope you are enjoying a beautiful day! Just a short note for now to let you know two very exciting things!

1. B Love is BACK at PICONE fine food – we delivered an order Thursday October 8th and are happy to be able to be in such a fine and loving store! If you don’t know about Picone fine food take a moment and check it out here or better yet – visit the store in Dundas !!

2. Friday night is Art Crawl  :D. We’ll be at Christ Church Cathedral (252 James St N) with lots of YUMMY B Love items 6:30-11pm – with the old favs and starring some NEW and delicious goodies for thanksgiving weekend. Come by say hi grab some treats as you crawl the streets!!

More news coming to you soon!

Love and Hugs,

Barbara-w

Sunday Sept 19th I’ll be opening the green cottage for a mini pre market sale from

11am – 2pm.

I have available for sale:
- almond burgers (wrapped and plain)
- kale chips
- breakfast biscuits
- chocolate macaroons
- golden macaroons
- power balls
- almond n’oat delights

I’ll also be having a full in-home market this Thursday evening Sept 23rd from 4:30pm – 7:30pm. You can expect the above mentioned yummy goodies and much more!!!

*** NOTE: a reminder to bring a variety of reusable containers to in-home markets to fill with your favourite B LOVE items ***

Can’t make it to either…. not to worry I’ll also be at the Maker’s Market during SuperCrawl Saturday Sept 25th from 6pm – 11pm at Christ Church Cathedral, 25 James St North. This was so much fun last time !!! I really enjoyed seeing the familiar faces that made it out – thanks for stopping by and we hope to see you again

Sending LOVE!!!
Barbara-w

I hope this update finds you all well! It’s been a while since i’ve sent out any updates, for several reasons (a major one being that August is a month that most people go on vacations… so I stayed home and worked on a bunch of stuff that I’ve been putting off … like paper work  and gardening … and I had the honour of catering the wedding of two VERY special friends whom I love – being a part of this special day in this way was so incredible!

I’ve also been dreaming of being able to put a calendar of events up on my web page – with everything that I plan on doing this month … ah it would be so lovely and organized – but alas… that’s not yet happened –  however LIFE is happening which is equally lovely I assure you!! I will be sending out more updates soon!!!

SO what’s happening now … well today  I found out that B LOVE will be at the Art Crawl Maker’s Market, Friday Sept 10th at Christ’s Church Cathedral 252 James Street North, from 7pm – 11ish!!! So i’ve been busily preparing as much yummy food as my  two hands can (and thankfully Peter’s too) in preparation for this fun evening!!

If you’ve never been to the art crawl – come on down and check it out – it’s really great!! Please stop by, say hi – grab a treat(s) as you crawl the street!!!

with love and gratitude!
Barbara-w

I hope you are all enjoying your summer days … they fly by so make sure to cherish each and every moment possible.

A bit of an update, last weeks catering event was received warmly, the event was a hit and so was the food! Pictures will be posted on the facebook group page. It’s always wonderful to be able to expose a large group of people to raw vegan food. Plates were stacked and overflowing, the colours were incredible and the help of some amazing woman made it all possible! Mom, Pat and Margaret – many many thanks for your beautiful spirits, experienced giving hands, and a whole lot of energy!!! Love you so much and am very grateful to have you in my life

So what else is happening here at the cottage? Well I’ve been working on special orders, enjoying some much needed time spent with family and friends, Peter is busy working away on his Hamilton fringe play Canada’s Heroic Farces, I’ve had to say good bye to a family friend that passed this week and have been remembering an incredibly special woman that passed a year ago who is always in my heart!

SO what NOW (you ask)?  Well I’m still working on special orders and also preparing lots of delicious items for Market on Thursday July 22nd!!

• I’d like to try a new time slot, so the market will be open from 4:30pm – 7:30 pm
• here at the Green Cottage: 56 Ferrie St West.
• Please remember to bring your own re-usable containers ( a variety of sizes recommended)
• Also please be prepared to pay with cash.
• If you’d like to order a large batch of some of your favourite items please give me a call at 905.526.6458 so we can discuss the details.

Other items to know about…

• Check this out… a feature on B Love on Hamilton’s Biz Clip:  http://www.bizclip.com/hamiltonrenewal/index.php?streamname=b-love
• Take a look at www.animalfreedomday.com Mark your calendars for July 24th and take the VEG PLEDGE… Be a Veggie for ONE day! Come on out to the Burlington Jazz Fest and support Animal Freedom Day while hearing some great Jazz! I’ll be there too!! hope to see you there
• Hamilton’s Fringe Festival – a great opportunity to support local artists and see some fun plays!! Anything goes at the Fringe

So with that – I bid you goodbye – looking forward to seeing you at the market if not before

Be well and have a great day!!!

Love,

Barbara-w

Just a quick and VERY important note. As you may already know B LOVE will be catering the following event. This is definitely an event you will not want to miss!!! I’m so excited to hear the great information Elizabeth May always has to share PLUS ….. there are going to be so a many AMAZING performers in attendance doing what they do best – ENTERTAINING!!! And you know you are going to be nourished with the best food ever!!!!

Don’t wait get your tickets today!!! and Join us

GREEN GARDEN PARTY WITH ELIZABETH MAY

WHERE : Workers Arts and Heritage Centre 51 Stuart Street, Hamilton

WHEN : Monday July 5th, 2010 ~ 7 – 10 pm (doors open 6:30pm)

·  Live music
·  Artists
·  Silent Auction
·  Tasty edibles catered by B-Love

Address by Elizabeth May at 7:30 pm | Dutch Auction fundraiser to follow. Dress for the occasion! Hats and garden attire encouraged! (download poster)

FEATURING

A commissioned spoken word performance by Valentino Assenza : “Whatever Happened to Sunlight?”

Work of Art donated for purchase at the Silent Auction by Canadian Aboriginal artist Brian Marion

Work of Art donated for purchase at the Silent Auction by local artist Joan Krygsman (Striped Aardvark Designs)

Live Music Performed by: Dan Medakovic, Jeff Griffiths, Kim Koren, Dawn Larsh and Marra Koren, Deb McIvor and more!!!!

Tickets $35 per person - reserve here

Organized by the Green Party Association of Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough and Westdale.. For more information, please call 905-526-6458

Hope to see you there!! Have a wonderful weekend.

Love,

Barbara-w