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Exploring Trout Lake Farmers Market

June 15th, 2013 admin

A couple weekends ago I visited this market for the first time, as a huge supporter of the Farmers Markets in Vancouver, this was one market that I hadn’t had the opportunity to visit.

This is one of the larger of the neighborhood markets centrally located in East Van, where you will find a wide assortment of farmers some of which are there every week and others who there on select weekends through out the season.

Hannah Brook Farm

 

Dundarave Olive Company

Nidhi’s Samosas

Urban Ovens Pizza

Farm House Cheese

Little Qualicum Cheeseworks

Forstbaur Family Farm

From locally grown vegetables to micro greens, from pork to cheese, from samosas to ice cream, from baked goods to food trucks this market has it all and more!

Bike Valet

One unique service that is offered is the Bike Valet and you can find them just outside of the market.

Trout Lake Farmers Market

Saturdays, May 11 – October 19, 2013

9am – 2pm each week

North Parking Lot of John Hendry Park at Trout Lake

Find a map of the neighborhood here and an interactive map of the market here.

Between Templeton and Lakewood south of the 13th Avenue Alley

By: Richard Wolak

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The Chinatown Night Market for 2013

May 29th, 2013 admin

The much-anticipated, revamped Vancouver Chinatown Night Market is ready to launch its 2013 season officially on June 1st.  You will find some of the best outdoor entertainment and shopping in the city as well as a weekly on-site food truck gathering organized by the Vancouver Street Food Society and will include favourites like Vij’s Railway, Roaming Dragon, Le Tigre, Tacofino, and Mogu.

To kick off the new program, ping pong enthusiasts–novice and expert alike–are invited down to take part in the inaugural Chinatown Night Market Ping Pong Club. Some highlights to catch in the weeks following include Rain City Chronicles; Hip Hop Karaoke; The Chinatown Mahjong Social; Night Vision: Projection Photo Show including works by Fred Herzog; a Dumpling Festival; Weekend Leisure Karaoke; Chinatown Outdoor Cinema; Sonic Boom! The Street Fighter II Tournament; and much more.

For the love of Chinatown, come to the Night Market!

Follow the summer market on twitter @ChinatownYVR

By: Richard Wolak

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Tasting at the Vancouver Christmas Market

November 30th, 2012 admin

Last night I visited the Vancouver Christmas Market for the very first time, centrally located on the Plaza at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, all that was needed was snow and Christmas music to get you in the festive mood!

This indeed was an outdoor Christmas village with row upon row of illuminated wooden huts offering handmade gifts and tempting treats. There were thousands of Christmas lights sparkling along with a popular Carousel.

I began my adventure with a mug of hot Apple Cider ($4) as I then roamed around the village.

Next was a visit to Farmhouse Cheeses where I saw Debra Amrein-Boyes and talked about her wonderful cheeses, which lead me to indulge in their Raclette ($8) served with melted Alpine Gold Cheese and Helmers potatoes.

Lastly I enjoyed a delicious cup of Potato Soup with bun for dipping at the Soupmeister.

The market is open daily until December 24, 2012. Make sure you check out the information and how to get tickets here and enjoy the holiday festivities.

By: Richard Wolak

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Exploring Main Street Station Market

August 7th, 2012 admin

I recently visited this market for the first time, as a huge supporter of the Farmers Markets in Vancouver I have visited the Kitsilano and Kerrisdale markets in the past.

Showing off their Micro-Greens

Jane’s Honey Bees

Livan Chocolates

Rootables Chips

From sweet peppers to micro greens, from honey to cheese, from chocolate to sprouts, from baked goods to food trucks this market has it all and more!

Shopping for fresh, local vegetables and fruits at the Farmers markets has always been the best way to support your community. Vancouver is blessed to have a great organization called eatlocal.org that is the umbrella organization for Vancouver Farmers Markets. If you would like to learn more about Vancouver Farmers Markets, watch this film featuring Roberta LaQuaglia  who is the Operations Manager, she spoke at one of our Food Talks events this past June.

The Main Street Station Market is located on the 1100 Block Station Street along Thornton Park across from the VIA Rail Station and near the Main St Skytrain Station and takes place each Wednesday afternoon from 3pm-7pm thru October 6th.

By: Richard Wolak

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An Afternoon with Chef David Adjey

September 15th, 2010 admin

Last Friday I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with Chef David Adjey, we started off on a tour of the Granville Island Public Market where David was on a mission to find ingredients to cook a recipe that night at the Vancouver Home + Interior Design Show. We were joined by a few women including Carole MacFarlane who won the market tour contest that was sponsored by VHDS. Shopping for ingredients with David was quite the treat for these women as well as for the vendors in the market as he picked up fresh tuna, manila clams, olives, Spanish olive oil and lots of local vegetables for his dish that he aptly named “Tuna: Cool, Warm and Hot”.

Chef David Adjey has established a strong television presence as a chef-expert for the Food Network on such programs as “Restaurant Makeover”, and is now staring in his own new show for Food, entitled “The Opener”. David who lives in Toronto, has been Personal Chef to actor Dan Aykroyd, appeared on the Jay Leno Show, and realized a dream as Chef Proprietor of his own Toronto fine dining establishment, “Nectar”.

Chef David Adjey at the Sandbar

After our market tour we dined nearby at The Sandbar on the patio overlooking False Creek and downtown. We all had a great time talking with David over wine and tasty creations prepared by Executive Chef William Tse. William served us a delicious array of BC sockeye salmon Gyoza, Seared Scallops, Ahi tuna with jam of pineapple and blackberries, Soy brined sablefish, Crabcakes and ginger fried oysters.

By: Richard Wolak

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A Plugged-In Tour of Granville Island’s Artistry & History

September 11th, 2010 admin

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) launches a plugged-in Chef Instructor led walking tour of Vancouver’s historic and diverse Granville Island.   For $40.00 per person join us as we savour the wares of the market’s many globally influenced and locally impassioned artisans, farmers and food purveyors.  Leaving at 10AM every Friday, starting September 24th, we’ll plug-in our head-sets and set out to experience Granville Island’s breathtaking and seasonal ambience; exploring and tasting what’s been grown, fished and cooked fresh in this bustling public marketplace.  Stops will be made to point out what makes the island both a sensory and historic delight.  Tour includes a PICA canvas tote, a to-go coffee or tea and, a freshly baked pastry courtesy of Bakery 101.  Sweet or savoury we have the walking tour for you.  For more information or to book your plugged-in island tour visit www.picachef.com, look under the short program tab or contact us at 604.734.4488, space is limited so book ahead.

Add to your tour a visit to Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts’ marina side, student-run gourmet restaurant – Bistro 101, for our over-the-top West Coast Buffet style lunch.  Tour and lunch with coffee or tea is $65.00 per person, add an optional BC wine flight for a total of $80.00 pp (all prices are exclusive of HST).  For more information about Bistro 101 visit www.bistro101.com or contact us directly at 604.734.0101.

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Natural Living Fair Sept 11 & 12

September 7th, 2010 admin

Capers Whole Foods Market is hosting its 15th Annual Living Naturally Fair on September 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Robson store location. The fair will feature more than 100 local and artisan food vendors, natural health experts and non-profit organizations that will offer delicious food samples, product knowledge, tips on sustainable living and discuss grassroots initiatives happening within our community.

Highlights of the event will include cooking demonstrations by sibling chefs Chad and Derek Sarno, Jill Broadway of Conscious Table and Ken Joe of O’Douls Restaurant and Bar. Chefs will demonstrate a variety of recipes featuring local and seasonal produce with examples that meet and exceed Whole Foods Markets Health Starts Here program standards. Please let me know if you are interested in learning more about these local culinary talents or would like to organize an interview post-demonstration.

As a new addition to this year’s fair, Okanagan Spring is hosting a beer pairing on Saturday, September 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. where guests are invited to enjoy refreshing brews and appetizers $20. All proceeds will benefit Whole Foods Market’s charitable partner, the Environmental Youth Alliance – an organization that facilitates youth engagement in food, environmental and community action projects.

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Farmers Markets around Greater Vancouver

August 9th, 2009 admin

Shopping for fresh, local vegetables and fruits at the Farmers markets has always been the best way to support your community. Vancouver is blessed to have a great organization called eatlocal.org that is the umbrella organization for Vancouver Farmers Markets.

Our locations are all unique and different and reflect the diverse neighbourhoods that host them. Each one has a different style and character – visit all of them to see for yourself! The 2009 season dates and times are:

Trout Lake Farmers Market

Saturdays, May – October

9am – 2pm each week

May 16 – October 10

15th Avenue & Victoria Drive in the Parking Lot of Trout Lake Community Centre

West End Farmers Market

Saturdays, June – October

June 6 – October 24

9am – 2pm each week

1100 Block of Comox Street across from Nelson Park at Mole Hill

Our Wednesday Market at Riley Park has been moved to:

Main Street Station at Thornton Park

Wednesdays, June – October

June 10 – October 21

3pm – 7pm

Thornton Park across from the VIA Rail Station and near the Main St Skytrain Station

Kitsilano Farmers Market

Sundays, June – October

June 7 – October 25

10am – 2pm each week

10th Avenue and Larch Street, Parking Lot of Kitsilano Community Centre

Gastown Farmers Market

Sundays, August & September (2009 Trial)

August 2 – September 27

11am – 3pm

200 Block of Carrall Street – between Water and Cordova

Winter Farmers Market

Alternate Saturdays, starting November 8, 2008 – April 25, 2009

November 8, 22 December 6, 20

January 3(cancelled), 17, 31  February 14, 28

March 14, 28  April 11, 25

10am – 2pm

WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac Street at Victoria Drive

Holiday Market

Saturday only Annually in December

Saturday, December 12, 2009

11am – 6pm

Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive *new location*

Artisan Farmer’s Markets

Lonsdale Quay at East Plaza.

SAT May 9- Oct 24 (10am-3pm). Burnaby at 4949 Canada Way. SAT June 13-Oct 24 (9am -1pm).

www.artisanmarkets.ca

Coquitlam Farmers Markets

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Every Sunday May 10 – Oct 25, 9am – 1pm.

Parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (Poirier & Winslow Sts.).

Pocket Market – Every Sunday May 24 – Oct 25, 10am – 2pm.

Knowles St in front of Port Moody Rec Complex, Port Moody.

www.makebakegrow.com

Surrey Urban Farmers Market

A Farmers Market in downtown Surrey.

Every Wed. June 17 – Sept 30, 1-6pm.

City Parkway and 102nd Ave (in the North Surrey Recreation Centre Plaza).

www.surreymarket.org

Langley Community Farmers Market

Wednesday’s 3-7pm beginning July 8th @ the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Glover Road Parking lot.

778.245.0980

www.langleycommunityfarmersmarket.com

White Rock Farmers’ Market

Visit us at our new home in our 10th Anniversary year.

Every Sunday May 31 – Oct 11, 9am – 1pm.

The new Miramar Village Plaza.

www.whiterockfarmersmarket.ca

Abbotsford Farm & Country Market

Downtown on Montrose Ave at George Ferguson Way through Oct 31

Come for the freshness, stay for the fun.

Saturdays from 9am – 1pm. 604-996-1542.

www.abbotsfordfarmandcountrymarket.com

Haney Farmers Market

A lively Saturday morning Market in Memorial Peace Park in downtown Maple Ridge.

Every Saturday May 9 to October 10 from 9am-2pm. 604-467-7433.

www.haneyfarmersmarket.org

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