Make sure to come to the market this week to pick up some delicious sweet corn! At RCFM we really look forward to this time of year. Corn is perfect for bbq’s, camping trips and a family get together. It’s a true summer treat! Want to preserve this season’s corn so it will last all year? Follow these easy instructions for freezing corn both on and off the cob!
You may also have seen FIGS at the market last week! Figs will be returning again this week and will be available to purchase at our Market Merchandise Table. What should you make with figs? Here are some recipes for you.
What’s happening at the market this week?
Entertainment
- Roland Kaulfuss Music Stage presents Norine Braun.
Yoga
- Free yoga class from 5:15 to 6:15 sponsored by Diane Haynes Yoga
For the Kids
- Have fun in our Mini Farmers Market play area (free)
- Chill out in our Baby/Parent “lounge” on the grass (free)
- Fun crafty craft with RCFM Volunteers (free)
For information on where our market is located, how to find parking and transit directions visit our Summer FAQ page.
Download the Ultimate Farmers Market Shopping List to help with your meal planning and purchases for the week.
Farm Fresh Produce
- Greendale Herb and Vine – herbs, mini cucumbers, eggplants, greens, sweet red peppers, garlic, apples, heirloom tomatoes
- Ripple Creek Organics – chard, kale, beets, nugget potatoes, zucchini, brocoli, green onions, green beans, fresh garlic, cabbage, cucumber, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes (Certified Organic)
- Ossome Acres – pea shoots, oak leaf lettuce, eggs, raw walnuts, parsley, green onions, kale, swiss chard, mustard greens, rainbow chard, purple cabbage, broccoli, scallopini, scallions, sunflower shoots, wheat grass, transparent apples, kohlrabi, potatoes, cucumber, castile soap (Certified Organic)
- Bose & Sons Family Farm – lettuce greens, carrots, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, radish, kale
- Harvest Direct Farms – Cherries, apricots, peaches, plum, apricots, apples
- Fresh Quality Produce Ltd – strawberries, blueberries, blackberries zucchinis, nugget potatoes, green beans, wax beans
- Zaklan Heritage Farms – Cherries, pac choi, Leaf lettuce, head lettuce, mini gem head lettuce, baby beets, hakurei, radishes (all sorts), salad mix, mustard greens, arugula, swiss chard, kale, baby kale, spinach, mint, sage, oregano, thyme, brocoli, napa cabbage, green onions, baby cucumbers, zucchini, fava beans, snap peas, carrots
- Country Village Market – raspberries, blueberries, strawberries
- Nutrigreens – microgreens
- RCFM Merchandise Stall – Dried morel mushrooms
Cut Flowers
- Rancho Los Andes – expertly made bouquets for you to enjoy
Cheese & Dairy
- Golden Ears Cheesecrafters – Cheddar-Aged Medium, Brie, Jersey Blue, Cultured Butter, Havarti-Aged (Flavoured), Gouda-Aged Medium (Flavoured), Feta (Plain, Cranberry, Garlic Scape), Curds, Neufchatel (Plain, Herb & Garlic), Quark (Plain, Cranberry), Emmental, Velvet Blue
- The Local Churn – hand churned gourmet butters
- Greendale Herb & Vine – goats cheese
Beef, Eggs, Poultry and Seafood
- Rockweld Farm – BC SPCA Certified frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs, dog and cat food
- Wild West Coast Seafoods – flash frozen fillets of Rock Sole, Petrale Sole, Rockfish, Ling Cod, Pacific Cod, Sablefish, Chinook/Spring Salmon, Coho Salmon, Sidestripe Shrimp, Halibut, Albacore Tuna Loin.
- Wheelhouse Seafoods – seafood pasta and crab cakes, frozen salmon and spot prawns
- Local Beef & Eggs – wild blackberries, purslane, onions, chives, rhubarb, eggs, kale
Artisan Breads
- A Bread Affair – breads, baguettes, ciabattas, rolls, scones (Certified Organic)
Gluten Free Breads & Baking
- Delish Gluten Free – bread, scones, muffins, brownies and cookies
- Marie’s Guilt Free Baking – bread, cookies, pizza dough and snacks
Bakery
- Sweet Thea Cakes – tarts, pies, cookies and cakes
- Samaya Delights – turmeric muffins, baklava
- Feeding Change – raw coconut cakes, ganaches and decadent desserts
Coffee & Snacks
- Green Coast Craft Coffee – cold pour over coffee
- Gary’s Kettlecorn – kettle corn (traditional and caramel)
Food Trucks & Eat On Site
- Nellie’s Vietnamese Cuisine – fusion of flavours from Vietnam & Vancouver
- D-Original Sausage House – sausages, bratwurst, salamis, pretzel buns
- Country Village Market – delicious pakoras
- Wheelhouse Seafoods – salmon burgers
Prepared Food (Dry Goods & Seasonings)
- Greendale Herb & Vine – Nuts (hazelnuts), Muesli, Infused Vinegars, Popcorn Kernels, Herbal Teas, Dried Lavender
Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)
- Anne’s Gallery – jams, chutneys and preserves
- BobAli – hummus, olive tapenades and delicious spreads
- Lilise Applesauce – gourmet applesauce
- Chanthorn Orchids & Thai Sauces – tasty sauces for authentic Thai dishes
- Muy Rico – salsas, mayonnaise, mole sauces, tortilla chips and corn tortillas
- Mindful Eating – frozen samosas and treats
Health and Beauty
- Blue Rose Soaps – soaps and personal care products
Jewelry & Artisan Crafts
- Anne’s Gallery – hand knit Irish sweaters
- Bits & Keys – funky jewelry and fun crosstiches
- Quality Oak Accents – hand crafted cutting boards by Louie
- Out Designs – hand made local jewelry
- Cindy’s Suitcase – crafty goodies made with love
- Lighten Up Jewels – timeless pieces made by Holly
- Faye – The Art of Melissa Mary Duncan
Wine, Beer & Spirits
- Blind Tiger Winery – Lake Country wines
- Dragon Mist Distillery – locally made vodka and gin
Special Thanks to our Music Stage Sponsor Roland Kaulfuss:
We spent $39.50, which was under budget by 20 cents if you factor in that we were over budget last week by 30 cents.
When I saw the onions, 3 medium-sized purple bulbs with crazy long stems, I asked the Yarrow Eco Village vendor if the stems were edible. A huge smile spread across her face: “Oh yes, yes, yes,” she said. Stir-fry, salad, tuna sandwiches; just like scallions, but with a prominent eye-watering punch.
So many people throw the fibrous stalks away, either assuming them not to be edible or having no idea what to do with them. A quick Google search brought forth a ton of recipes: They can be pickled, used in salads, made into hummus, etc..
The disappointment of the week was the yellow zucchini acquired last week. Unfortunately we didn’t do as much grilling as we had thought, and still had two zucchinis leftover by Monday. Given how long our greens from the market have lasted, I started to believe all market veggies were bionic.
