StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Reclaimed Garden Co., The Cheesy Fromage, The MomBod Project and Revelstoke Bake House
/PTBOCanada is delighted to be running StoosNews columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…
Jackie Briggs recently opened Reclaimed Garden Co. in Young’s Point.
Located within the same historic building as the Young’s Point General Store, Briggs loves to create unique new garden décor items using reclaimed material. The store is full of clever repurposed products as well as lots of new décor and gift ideas. Open seven days a week, stop in at Young’s Point or check out the Instagram page.
The Cheesy Fromage in Lakefield had a soft opening last week.
Owner Tanya Bailey describes the business as one part dine-in for cheese, charcuterie, wine and beer and one part market with a variety of cheeses, charcuterie and gourmet food.
Located at 25 Queen St., Lakefield, across from the town clock, Tania is planning to host regular events such as wine and French classes, wine and painting and special holiday events. Stop in and check out thecheesyfromage.com or follow The Cheesy Fromage on Instagram.
Photographer Heather Doughty strikes again with The MomBod Project.
Describes as “A feel good, positive body image, celebration of all those who identify as a Mom,” the project tackles the negative stereotypes through upbeat, powerful images and stories.
You can visit the portraits in person at the Venture North Building, at the corner of George and King Street in Downtown Peterborough or online at inspirethewomensportraitproject.com. You can also check out Heathe4rs other projects including She Inspires Me, Day of the Girl and Women in Farming.
The Revelstoke Bake House is a new fully vegan bakery, that recently opened at 372 Water Street, in the former Food Shop location, which recently expanded next door to take over The Planet Bakery.
Revelstoke offers plant-based baked goods including pastries, cookies and muffins. They use fresh and locally sourced ingredients, along with hot and cold drinks. Co-owned by husband and wife duo Con and Tasha Clarkins, the bake shop is a sister to their Revelstoke Cafe vegan restaurant at 641 George St. Stop in or find Revelstoke Bake House on Instagram.
