Rocky Point Ice Cream is back at the market this week… just in time to fulfill our frozen treat cravings! If you are craving something cold but on the lighter side check out Growing Fresh, Monika has gorgeous fruit popsicles ready for eating.
Sign up for our Pride Pie Contest on Thursday August 11th. Prizes and bragging rights to be won!
Need a break after a long work day? Tired of running after the kids? Let Tanner take your cares away! Tanner is providing chair massages at the market for $1 a minute. Treat yourself to ice cream and a massage… perfect way to end the day.
What’s happening at the market this week?
Entertainment
- Roland Kaulfuss Music Stage presents Chris Ronald.
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 Music Box (free)
- Get your face painted by CVC Volunteer Connections! (free)
For our Furry Friends
- Mindful Mutts will be at the market selling Pride doggy bandanas
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, figs
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
- 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
- Wheelhouse Seafoods – seafood pasta and crab cakes, frozen salmon and spot prawns
- Vale Farms – Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Beef Broth, Pork all 100% grass fed (Certified Organic)
- 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
- Solodko Bakery – Ukrainian bakery with sweet buns
- Simply Scones – traditional English style scones
- Sable Shortbread – tasty yummy specialty shortbread
- Take a Fancy – delicious hand made chocolates
Coffee & Snacks
- Handworks Coffee Studio – pour over iced coffee
- Gary’s Kettlecorn – kettle corn (traditional and caramel)
Food Trucks & Eat On Site
- Meet 2 Eat – Middle Eastern fare
- Disco Cheetah – Korean fusion tacos and rice bowls
- Country Village Market – delicious pakoras
- Rocky Point Ice Cream – ice cream made in Port Moody
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
Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)
- Aldergrove Jam & Preserves – jams, chutneys and preserves
- BobAli – your favourite dips and spreads
- KICS Lemonade Syrup – syrups and salad dressings
- Honeybee Zen Apiaries – honey made from New West hives
- Aji Gourmet – salsas and delicious condiments
- Old Country Perogi – frozen perogies (gluten free and vegan options available)
- Sidney Smoke House – jerky made on Vancouver Island
- Chef T Catering – delicious wraps for you to take home
- Mixers & Elixirs – shrubs perfect for drinking on a summers day
- Growing Fresh – raw treats & snacks and now popsicles too!
Health, Beauty & Services
- Purely Clean – an all natural way to clean your home
- Tanner’s Massage – chair massage for $1 a minute
Jewelry & Artisan Crafts
- Out Designs – hand made local jewelry
- Quality Oak Accents – hand crafted cutting boards by Louie
- New World Felting – beautifully made felted scarves & hats
Wine, Beer & Spirits
- Blind Tiger Winery – organic wines from Lake Country, BC
- Odd Society Spirits – small-batch craft distillery in the heart of East Vancouver
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.
