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Forum: Canada

Jul 8th 2012, 12:25 pm

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Fruit situation in Ottawa, ONT

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Posted By Antt

Re: Fruit situation in Ottawa, ONT

So things are more positive than I had thought.

Rhubard is important to me, but there are a group of E-N-G-L-I-S-H fruits and foodstuffs that I like.

In general is cultivation of these things...

Forum: Canada

Jul 7th 2012, 6:31 pm

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Fruit situation in Ottawa, ONT

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Posted By Antt

Re: Fruit situation in Ottawa, ONT

I don't eat eggs - so that's not a problem. Tomatoes are a bit love/hate for me - but NOT a staple.

Thanks for advice on new fruit but I'm pretty stuck in my ways dietarily speaking. Maybe in a...

Forum: Canada

Jul 7th 2012, 2:18 pm

Replies: 36

Fruit situation in Ottawa, ONT

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Posted By Antt

Re: Fruit situation in Ottawa, ONT

Well this all sounds quite positive - a good range of fruit, fairly widely available, subject to being - at certain times in the year - a little pricey. Rhubarb, especially (note to self: grow own...

Forum: Canada

Jul 7th 2012, 1:36 pm

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Fruit situation in Ottawa, ONT

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Posted By Antt

Re: Fruit situation in Ottawa, ONT

That is hot. But I know for 7 or 8 months of the year its VERY COLD so I need to plan.

Any repsonse to the query re.: Coconuts? Are they available? Year round? Tasty?

Forum: Canada

Jul 7th 2012, 12:58 pm

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Fruit situation in Ottawa, ONT

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Posted By Antt

Re: Fruit situation in Ottawa, ONT

Yes, growing might be an option, then storing. Either freezing in bags, or else stewing/pickiling it in jars for the lon winter. It is part ofmy daily routine, so I don't want to give up on it. 'm...

Forum: Canada

Jul 7th 2012, 12:51 pm

Replies: 36

Fruit situation in Ottawa, ONT

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Posted By Antt

Re: Fruit situation in Ottawa, ONT

Thanks - thats really helpful.

I was worried about the rhubarb situation - especially out of season. In the UK I am used to eating it most days. I will have to think about freezing a goodly supply...

Forum: Canada

Jul 6th 2012, 10:28 pm

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Fruit situation in Ottawa, ONT

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Posted By Antt

Fruit situation in Ottawa, ONT

It sounds trivial but I am used to eating a lot of fruit (and some vergetable - though with that I am more flexible).

Please can you let me know the availability of the following in or near...

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