The Elmvale Sales Barn and Flea Market in Ontario, Canada is a treasure hunt for all ages. Located on Highway 92 between Elmvale and Wasaga Beach, it was originally a farmers market to sell their livestock and produce. It’s been open longer than I’ve been alive.  Today it is a hustle bustle of all sorts of wares. It is open every Thursday and Sundays until October. We like to go to have a peek at the collectables and curious junk, the birds and occasional small animals, clothing and gadgets, veggies and fruits,  but most of all for the meats and cheese.

Our first stop when we arrive is ALWAYS the “Cheese Guy.” why? Cheese Curds. My beloved has a weakness for them. The Cheese Guy (who bears a strange resemblance to Stephen King and I always stare a little too long at his face.) makes the cheese himself. Cheese curds are a bit of a delicacy. They are the fresh young cheddar cheese before it’s put into blocks and age. They taste like a beautiful soft mozarella. If they are not eaten within a few days they lose their flavour and turn dry and salty. The Cheese Guy sells out of curds well before the day is over, so if you want them, it has to be the first stop on your list.

The last stop on our list, after browsing around the market, and maybe picking up some local potatoes, fruit or corn on the cob, is always the “Meat Guy.” Now, when I asked the Meat Guy and his beautiful assistant if I could take their pictures for my blog, they weren’t as shy as the Cheese Guy.

From this booth, we always get some kielbasa of some sort (lately it’s been the herbed ham.) and a handful of beef jerky. This couple work amazing deals, and will almost always “get you” with an add on. Their booth is amazing, they are very good at the sales part of what they do, and the meat is eye-rolling-mouth-watering-mmmmm-good.

Seriously, who can resist a pretty girl frying tasty meat samples????

This booth is always incredibly busy.

What I didn’t get a shot of was the fridges and freezers to the left and  hiding behind, because this booth was so busy.  Another thing I seemed to have misplaced in all the hustle-bustle and the excitement of nabbing a bag of cheese curds and meat, is the business cards I was given from these super friendly vendors. (soooo embarrassed. If I find them, I’ll be sure to update. )

It’s harvest time in our area, and there are a lot of farmers markets and stands that are selling their wares. Keep an eye on my blogs for more farm fresh news and adventures.

Lori Petroff

Tags: Canada, Cheese curds, Deli, Elmvale, European Meat, farm, fresh, junk, Kielbasa, market, Meat, Ontario, Wasaga Beach

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