May 19th Market Day

Are you ready for BERRY MADNESS? Berries will be making their first appearance at the market this week. You can find these juicy fruits nestled among Country Village Market and Ripple Creek Organic‘s stall. Also making an appearance this week is another market favorite… garlic scapes!

There aren’t quite enough berries for big batch preservation just yet so to tide you over here is a recipe for quick and easy refrigerator jam. We also have recipes for making garlic scape pesto and recipes for 10 different delicious salads!

Are you curious about all the different types of lettuce at the market? Find out the best uses for each kind of lettuce with this Visual Guide to Salad Greens. Check out our Preserving & Meal Planning page of our website for lots of cooking inspiration.

What’s happening at the market this week?

New Vendors

• Vale Farms – Certified Organic Meat Products

Entertainment

• Roland Kaulfuss Music Stage presents John Bowman

For the Kids

• Have fun in our Mini Farmers Market play area (free)
• The Stage New West is sponsoring a crafty activity under their tent (free)
• Face painting with Allyson ($)

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, greens, eggplants
• Ripple Creek Organics – strawberries, lettuce, spinach, salad mix, plant starts, radish, garlic scapes (Certified Organic)
• Ossome Acres – rhubarb, radishes, pea shoots, spinach, arugula, oak leaf lettuce, eggs, raw walnuts (Certified Organic)
• Bose & Sons Family Farm – lettuce greens
• Zaklan Heritage Farms – 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, rhubarb
• Country Village Market – strawberries
• Nutrigreens – microgreens

Potted Vegetable Plants 

• Ripple Creek Organics – potted vegetable starts
• Greendale Herb & Vine – potted vegetable plants
• Zaklan Heritage Farm – potted vegetable starts for the garden

Cheese

• 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
• 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.
• Vale Farms – Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, Beef Broth, Pork all 100% grass fed (Certified Organic)
• Wheelhouse Seafoods – seafood pasta and crab cakes
• Local Beef & Eggs

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 vegan desserts

Coffee & Snacks

• Green Coast Coffee – hot pour over coffee
• Gary’s Kettlecorn – kettle corn (traditional and caramel)

Food Trucks & Eat On Site

• Gypsy Trunk – vegan burritos, quesidallas and sausages
• Old Country Perogi – perogies, sausages and polish delights
• Country Village Market – traditional pakoras

Prepared Food (Dry Goods & Seasonings)

• The Raw Guy – kale chips, cookies and seasonings
• Greendale Herb & Vine – Nuts (hazelnuts), Muesli, Infused Vinegars, Popcorn Kernels, Herbal Teas, Dried Lavender

Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)

• Jam Shack Preservery – jams, chutneys, pickled veggies and preserves
• BobAli – hummus, olive tapenades and delicious spreads
• Urbani Foods – risotto balls, cured meats and kale bites
• Honeybee Centre – honey and honey infused products
• KICS Lemonade Syrup – syrups and salad dressings
• Chanthorn Orchids & Thai Sauces – tasty sauces for authentic Thai dishes
• Muy Rico – salsas, mayonaise, mole sauces, tortilla chips and corn tortillas
• Old Country Perogi – frozen perogies (gluten free and vegan options available)

Health and Beauty

• Scentimental Creations – soaps and personal care products

Jewelry & Artisan Crafts

• Bits & Keys – funky jewelry and fun cross stiches
• Stones & Weaves – jewelry featuring leather and gem stones
• Lighten Up Jewels – timeless pieces made with love
• Faye – The Art of Melissa Mary Duncan, prints, paintings and more
• New World Felting – beautifully made felted scarves, hats

Wine, Beer & Spirits

• Dragon Mist Distillery – locally made vodka and gin

Special Thanks to our Music Stage Sponsor Roland Kaulfuss: