Meeru Dhalwala (middle) of Vij’s Rangoli
It’s been a few years since I had attended one of the RIPE harvest celebrations. On October 19 I attended the annual fundraiser for Vancouver Farmers Markets. RIPE is a casual, family-style meal that includes a feast of delicious and seasonal food prepared by local chefs and market vendors, regional beer, wine, and cocktails, a silent auction, and live entertainment.
Kale & Potato Curry – Vij’s Rangoli
Chef Karen McAthy (right) of Graze Restaurant
Wild Rice Supil – Graze Restaurant
Spinach & Swiss Chard Arancini – Forage
Appetizers prepared by chefs from Vij’s Rangoli, Graze Restaurant and Forage were served before the sit-down, buffet-style meal prepared by Chef Tyler Dallner of Edible Canada.
Sophie Lui
The Emcee for the evening was Global TV’s Sophie Lui who welcomed everyone to this wonderful sold out event.
Glorious Organics seasonal salad
market breads
Chicken, Bratwurst with roasted potatoes, corn and carrots
Pea & Ricotta Ravioli
Prairie Lentils
The feast included a Glorious Organics seasonal salad, market breads basket from Beyond Bread and Pure Bread; Chicken, bratwurst, Prairie Lentils, Pea & Ricotta Ravioli, roast potatoes, carrots, corn, and beets.
Scattered Coals
Dessert followed with various sweet treats along with musical entertainment provided by Scattered Coals.
This was a wonderful evening of joy and celebration at the Roundhouse Community Centre that saw members and supporters of Vancouver Farmers Markets partaking in a fine harvest meal. There was a fun silent auction as well as activities for children. If you love Vancouver Farmers Markets, consider joining them at next years’ RIPE harvest celebration.
By: Richard Wolak