Can you believe it’s already July? Where has the time gone? We hope you enjoyed your Canada Day long weekend and will join us in counting down the days till the next three day weekend (August 1st for those of you playing along at home).

This week at the market markst the first appearance this season of favourite musical guest, Chris Messytone. As usual, the fabulous Heritage Grill is sponsoring our music. Make sure you bring the kids, they wouldn’t want to miss out on our kids’ craft area, sponsored by Derrick Thornhill. This week our non-profit is the New Westminster Public Library. Check out Art in the Park’s featured artist in the middle of the market, Cliff Milne!

You can reach the market via transit by taking the 106 bus or the Skytrain to Columbia Street Station and walking to the market at 4th and Royal. Parking is available in the neighbourhood or at City Hall’s lot after 4:30. Please respect our neighbours. Our bike rack has temporarily gone missing, but you can drop it off to the fine folks at our info desk at the top end of the market.

A list of the vendors attending the July 7 market is below. Be sure to check back for updates and cancellations!

• Samosa Guy – hot vegetarian samosas, as well as frozen take home samosas
• Eli’s Serious Sausage – handmade pork sausages grilled to perfection
• Gogo Java – Coffee, tea, smoothies, juice, and other liquids
• Off the Wagon – tacos hot, fast, and fresh
• Ovenmonkey Bakery – selling fresh Langos – Hungarian fried flatbread

Produce

• Apple Barn Pumpkin Farm – Peppers, tomatoes, apples & pumpkins
• Celyddon Farms – Certified organic produce from Delta
• Felix Farms – Guichon Farms – produce from Delta
• Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm – organic produce, eggs, and beef
• Glen Valley Organic Farm – certified organic produce from a farm located only 50km from New Westminster
• Maan Farms – assorted locally grown produce
• Nature Village Farm – Asian produce, potted herbs, and mushrooms grown in Richmond
• Red Barn Plants and Produce – assorted locally grown produce
• Training Wheels Farm – locally produced on a 2 acre plot in Surrey

Dairy

• Greendale Herb and Vine – Cheddar cheese, cheese curds, herbs, nut butters and honeycomb
• Little Qualicum Cheeseworks – High quality cheese from Vancouver Island

Meat & Fish

• Outwest Ranches – beef raised locally and fresh eggs
• Port Hardy Seafood – BC caught fish and prawns
• Rockweld Farm – BC frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs

Bread & Baking

• A Bread Affair – Breads
• Blackberry Hill – squares, cinnamon buns, and old fashioned yummies like crisp rice squares
• French Made Baking – French-from-France baking.
• High Crow Gluten Free Foods – celiac friendly gluten free baking
• Sunrise Pita Company – pitas, chips, dips, baklava and and banana bread
• Sweet Delights – vegan baking
• Sweet Thea Cake Company – tarts, pies, cookies, and cakes

Delectable Treats and Prepared Yummies

• AJI Gourmet Products – sauces made using aji spice
• Gary’s Kettlecorn – Kettlecorn
• Maples’ Sugar Shack – maple syrup products
• Nonna Pia’s Gourmet Sauces – balsamic based sauces
• Simply Delish Soup Co – layered soup mix, rice pilaf mix, and spice rubs

Local Crafters

• Alma Valle Fine Silver Jewelry – handcrafted sterling silver original jewelry
• Dingolay Glass Creations – African and Caribbean fused glass jewelry
• Elagaince – upcycled vintage spoon bracelets and rings
• Ildiko Jewelry – hand forged sterling silver jewelry
• Kiki Kid’s Wear – hand designed, cut, and made kids clothing with a designer edge
• The Other Eden – cold process soaps scented with essential & fragrance oils, room sprays, body products

Gardening

• i-Dig Gardening – soil amenders and compost additions
• Secret Garden – cut flowers and hand tied bouquets

Services

• Harmony Works Chair Massage – on site chair massage

Did you know RCFM is on Facebook? We are! And we have many awesome fans who like to talk food and all things market; “like” us on Facebook and join in! As requested by our loyal Facebook fans, here is a delicious (and easy!) Strawberry and Spinach Salad. This salad was super easy and the dressing that went along with it was great — just make sure you don’t add too much or things could get a little soggy.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch spinach (buy here)
• 10 large strawberries ** I only had small strawberries, so I used about 20 (buy here, here, here or here)
• 1/2 cup white sugar **or you can use honey (get your honey here)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 cup vegetable or olive oil
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• Optional: a handful of caramelized pecans add a nice touch too!

June has just flown by, and with it our first month of summer markets! Strawberry season is upon us once again, so be sure to look out for those from our produce vendors. With Canada Day Friday, make sure you stock up on those BBQ necessities! What’s your favourite thing so far? Or what are you most looking forward to for the rest of the summer?

This week our musical guest is Cary Grigg of Fiddlestix, who mixes Celtic, Métis, Old Time, Swing, Pop, Rock and original music. As usual, the fabulous Heritage Grill is sponsoring our music. Make sure you bring the kids, they wouldn’t want to miss out on Allyson Grant’s face painting, or our kids’ craft area, sponsored by Derrick Thornhill. This week our non-profit is the Hyack Association. Check out Art in the Park’s featured artist in the middle of the market!

You can reach the market via transit by taking the 106 bus or the Skytrain to Columbia Street Station and walking to the market at 4th and Royal. Parking is available in the neighbourhood or at City Hall’s lot after 4:30. Please respect our neighbours. Our bike rack has temporarily gone missing, but you can drop it off to the fine folks at our info desk at the top end of the market.

A list of the vendors attending the June 30 market is below. Be sure to check back for updates and cancellations!

Eat On Site

• Samosa Guy – hot vegetarian samosas, as well as frozen take home samosas
• Gogo Java – Coffee, tea, smoothies, juice, and other liquids
• Off the Wagon – tacos hot, fast, and fresh
• Ovenmonkey Bakery – selling fresh Langos – Hungarian fried flatbread

Produce

• Apple Barn Pumpkin Farm – Peppers, tomatoes, apples & pumpkins
• Celyddon Farms – Certified organic produce from Delta
• Felix Farms – Guichon Farms – produce from Delta
• Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm – organic produce, eggs, and beef
• Glen Valley Organic Farm – certified organic produce from a farm located only 50km from New Westminster
• Maan Farms – assorted locally grown produce
• Nature Village Farm – Asian produce, potted herbs, and mushrooms grown in Richmond
• Red Barn Plants and Produce – assorted locally grown produce

Dairy

• Greendale Herb and Vine – Cheddar cheese, cheese curds, herbs, nut butters and honeycomb
• Little Qualicum Cheeseworks – High quality cheese from Vancouver Island

Meat & Fish

• Outwest Ranches – beef raised locally and fresh eggs
• Port Hardy Seafood – BC caught fish and prawns
• Rockweld Farm – BC frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs

Bread & Baking

• A Bread Affair – Breads
• Blackberry Hill – squares, cinnamon buns, and old fashioned yummies like crisp rice squares
• French Made Baking – French-from-France baking.
• High Crow Gluten Free Foods – celiac friendly gluten free baking
• Sunrise Pita Company – pitas, chips, dips, baklava and and banana bread
• Sweet Thea Cake Company – tarts, pies, cookies, and cakes

Delectable Treats and Prepared Yummies

• Ace Curries To Go – curry sauces
• AJI Gourmet Products – sauces made using aji spice
• Amber’s Choice – soups, salad dressing and cookies
• Anne’s Gallery – Jams, jellies & knitting
• Gary’s Kettlecorn – Kettlecorn
• Jane’s Honey Bees – honey and other bee products
• Momma Nellie’s Goodies – Salsa, crisps, and cranberry jelly
• Simply Delish Soup Co – layered soup mix, rice pilaf mix, and spice rubs
• Take a Fancy Chocolates and Sweets – handmade chocolates right from scratch

Local Crafters

• Ildiko Jewelry – hand forged sterling silver jewelry
• Magnetite Jewelry by Gina – magnetite jewelry custom fit
• The Magpie’s Nest – stunning hand made jewelry in silver
• Quality Oak Accents – Fine wood creations

Gardening

• Secret Garden – hand tied cut flower bouquets