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June 9th Market Day

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Cherries

Our market is bursting with summer fruits! Join us this Thursday and fill your bags full of cherries, strawberries and raspberries.

Did you know that cherries are super early this year? That means fresh cherries will be harder to find later on in the summer. Start preserving cherries now so you can enjoy them all year round! Here are 10 Ways to Preserve Cherries.

We want you to make the most of your weekly market shopping visit our Preserving & Meal Planning page for tips and tricks on how to preserve the harvest. Also if you are interested in buying bulk buying veggies our fruits get in touch with our Market Manager at marketmanager@newwestfarmers.ca.

What’s happening at the market this week?

Entertainment

For the Kids

  • Have fun in our Mini Farmers Market play area (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, mini cucumbers, greens, eggplants
  • Ripple Creek Organics – strawberries, lettuce, spinach, salad mix, plant starts, radish, garlic scapes, chard, kale, nugget potatoes (Certified Organic)
  • Ossome Acres – rhubarb, radishes, pea shoots, spinach, arugula, oak leaf lettuce, eggs, raw walnuts (Certified Organic)
  • Bose & Sons Family Farm – lettuce greens, carrots
  • Harvest Direct Farms – Cherries
  • Fresh Quality Produce Ltd – raspberries, strawberries, zucchinis, nugget potatoes, peas, peppers
  • 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, brocoli, napa cabbage, kohlrabi, green onions
  • Country Village Market – strawberries, raspberries
  • Nutrigreens – microgreens
  • RCFM Merchandise Stall – Dried morel mushrooms

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
  • 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
  • Vale Farms – Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, Beef Broth, Pork all 100% grass fed (Certified Organic)
  • Local Beef & Eggs

Artisan Breads

  • A Bread Affair – breads, baguettes, ciabattas, rolls, scones (Certified Organic)

Gluten Free Breads & Baking

Bakery

Coffee & Snacks

Food Trucks & Eat On Site

  • Disco Cheetah – fusion Korean food truck
  • Meet 2 Eat – food truck serving Middle Eastern inspired food
  • Rain City Juicery – cold pressed juice made in New West
  • Country Village Market – traditional pakoras

Prepared Food (Dry Goods & Seasonings)

  • The Salt Dispensary – salted caramels, smoked salts and pepper mixes
  • Greendale Herb & Vine – Nuts (hazelnuts), Muesli, Infused Vinegars, Popcorn Kernels, Herbal Teas, Dried Lavender
  • The Raw Guy – kale chips, seasonings, raw cookies

Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)

  • Aldergrove Jam & Preserves – jams, chutneys and preserves
  • Honey Bee Zen Apiary – New West honey and honey infused products
  • KICS Lemonade Syrup – syrups and salad dressings
  • Aji Gourmet – salsas and delicious condiments
  • Old Country Perogi – frozen perogies (gluten free and vegan options available)
  • Mixers & Elixirs – tasty drinking vinegar concoctions

Health and Beauty

  • Mediterra Soaps – soaps and personal care products

Jewelry & Artisan Crafts

  • Angelque Creations – handmade jewelry inspired by the Ocean
  • Quality Oak Accents – hand crafted cutting boards by Louie

Wine, Beer & Spirits

Special Thanks to our Music Stage Sponsor Roland Kaulfuss:

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May 19th Market Day

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strawberries

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

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

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

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:

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Cinco-de-Tacos

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Written by RCFM contributor, Katie Bartel.

Here’s what NOT to do with spicy Mexican-style chutney:

Do NOT store it next to your preserved jams in the fridge.

Do NOT mistake it for cherry jam first thing in the morning.

Do NOT spread it over your morning toast.

Do NOT take that bite. Do NOT. Do NOT. Do NOT.

(Sorry about that dear husband).

A few weeks ago I picked up a jar of Muy Rico’s smoked Mexican chutney at the Royal City Farmers’ Market. It was between the chutney and the molé sauce, both samples of which happily tantalized my taste buds. But it was the chutney that intrigued me more. Molé, I knew what I could do with molé, but chutney, that one was a bit of an unknown.

Owner Nick Diaz, who immigrated from Mexico 14 years ago, started the business as a way of sharing his native culture with his new country. He wanted to provide authentic Mexican staples like salsa verdé, molé and chutneys with the freshest ingredients possible. Muy Rico’s products are “back to basics” featuring whole foods, fresh ingredients  – chipotle smoked peppers, red and green tomatillos, jalapeños, etc. – no preservatives.

“I want people to really taste a part of our culture,” Diaz said.

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Nick Diaz, owner of Muy Rico, sells an assortment of traditional Mexican condiments.

However, while the mystery of the Muy Rico chutney intrigued me, it may have been a little TOO much of an unknown.

This ingredient nearly stumped me. Every time I sought out a recipe online, the only thing that came up was recipes FOR chutney. I already had the chutney, but I needed a recipe to star it in. I didn’t want to use it just as a rub; that seemed too easy, almost like a cop out. And so, in a last ditch effort, I went to the Facebook:

Cooking friends, HELP!!!

Facebook didn’t let me down. Within minutes I had a selection of recipes to choose, but it was the one from my cousin suggesting fish tacos that screamed Pick me! Pick me! Pick me! Hmm, I thought, May 5 was coming up, Cinco de Mayo, how so totally appropriate!!!

The next challenge, finding a recipe that was somewhat healthy and one I liked. That, in its entirety I did not find, and so, becoming ever more brave in my cooking abilities (Ha!) I winged it – took elements from a few different recipes, omitted things, added things, didn’t rely on measuring cups/spoons, but rather judgement. My chef of a pops would be so proud!

Dear readers, oh my goodness, fish tacos is most definitely the recipe for Mexican-style chutney! And made all the more perfect with pico de gallo, balsamic red cabbage slaw, and blackened white cod.

I’ll admit I was a bit concerned blackening the cod, as I knew the chutney already had a spicy kick to it, and I worried the blackening would be overkill. It wasn’t. Yes, the chutney is on the hotter side of the scale, and opens up the pores quite nicely, but its underlying smoky tones melded perfectly with the cajun, cumin, and Mexican chilli powder rub.

Let me just say, oh my belly love!!! I am sure to be dreaming about this flavour until we meet again!

If I had my way, Cinco de Mayo fish tacos would be every day!

cinco-de-tacos

BLACKENED FISH TACOS:

(Makes 8 small soft-shelled tacos)

Pico de Gallo:

~ 1/4 red onion – chopped

~ 1/4 c. cilantro – chopped

~ 1/2 container of large grape tomatoes (2 ripe plum tomatoes work too) – chopped

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and set aside

Red Cabbage Slaw:

~ 1.5c red cabbage – shredded

~ 1/2 c. cilantro

~ 2T balsamic vinegar

~ 1tsp raw honey

~ juice from 1 lime

Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside

Blackened Fish:

~ 2T olive oil

~ 1 pound white fish (I used cod)

~ 1T cajun seasoning

~ 2 tsp Mexican chilli powder

~ 1/4 tsp ground cumin

Season each side of the fish fillets and toss them on to the barbecue. Allow each side to blacken, about 3-5 minutes. Once the fish is cooked through, remove from heat and flake it up with a fork.

Other ingredients:

~ soft-shelled tacos

~ Muy Rico chutney

Assembly:

Fish –> cabbage –> pico de gallo –> chutney drizzled on top

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