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Saturday November 19th Market Day! 11am to 3pm

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Grab your umbrella and join us for a joint rendition of “Rain, Rain go away!” this Saturday at the Winter market on Belmont from 11am to 3pm.

Rain isn’t guaranteed, but we do promise to have delicious treats, seasonable local foods, and stocking stuffers for you early Christmas shoppers. Grab your reusable bag and come fill it with fresh local produce, pastries, breads. Grab a jar of jam to spread on that baguette! Stock up on some local craft beer, dessert, or popcorn! We have a bit of everything to suit your rainy day desires!

Be sure to visit the vendors situated in our big Marquee Tent sponsored by the wonderful folks of the Uptown Business Association. You’ll find many of your favourite vendors under the tent as well as some new faces.

Driving to the market? FREE PARKING is available at Westminster Centre, directly across the street from Belmont Street. If you are taking transit the #106 bus stops at 5th avenue and 6th street. Coming from the Quay? Take River Market’s brand new FREE DUC shuttle from the Quay straight to our location.

Join us on Belmont Street for lunch! Enjoy a nice coffee and relax on one of the UpTown Parklet adirondack chairs!

A list of our vendors for November 19th can be found below. Please check out Facebook Page or Twitter for any last minute cancellations or updates.

What’s happening at the Market?

 

Entertainment

 

Farm Fresh Produce

  • Ripple Creek Organics –swiss chard, kale, beets, kennebec potatoes, zucchini, fresh garlic, leeks, cucumber, baby lettuce mix, eggplant, arugula, specialty mix, cherry tomatoes. (Certified Organic)
  • Ossome Acres -Winter squash, Kale, kalettes, Brussel sprouts, Micro greens, Spinach, Salad mix, lettuce, Herbs, Hand milled soap, Walnuts, Christmas wraiths
  • Bose & Sons Family Farm –Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Potatoes
  • Country Village Market -Frozen berries, greens, pakoras
  • Nutrigreens – microgreens, potatoes, zucchini, cucumber
  • Your Wildest Foods – foraged mushrooms, dried teas and fresh mushrooms
  • Sweet Earth Organics – carrots, greens, turnips

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 – 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
  • Simply Scones – traditional English style scones
  • Sable Shortbread – tasty yummy specialty shortbread
  • Half Pint Pies – frozen mini pies to take home and bake
  • Samaya Delights – turmeric muffins, baklava
  • Baguette & Co. – breads, loaves, pastries, croissants, danishes, turn-overs

Snacks

Food Trucks & Eat On Site

  • Cheeses Crust – Grilled Cheeses!
  • Wheelhouse Seafoods – salmon burgers
  • Country Village Market – yummy pakoras & samosas

Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)

  • Jam Shack Preservery – savoury spreads and jams
  • Old Country Pierogi –frozen pierogies (gluten free and vegan options available)
  • Muy Rico – salsas, mayonaise, mole sauces, tortilla chips and corn tortillas
  • Livi & K – Raw Granola clusters packed full of flavours
  • Sidney’s Smokehouse – locally made jerky
  • BobAli – tasty dips and hummus spreads
  • Anne’s Gallery -jams, chutneys and preserves and Spiced Peach Jam!
  • Real Meals – prepared frozen foods for healthy meals at home
  • Roasters Hot Sauce – hot sauces of various flavours
  • Lilise Applesauce – delicious gourmet applesauces
  • Jam ‘n Music – award winning jams

Jewelry & Artisan Crafts

  • New World Felting -beautifully made felted scarves & hats
  • Quality Oak Accents – hand crafted cutting boards by Louie
  • Anne’s Gallery – 

Health, Beauty & Services

  • Purely Clean – an all natural way to clean your home

Wine, Beer & Spirits

  • Dragon Mist Distillery – locally made vodka and gin
  • Steel & Oak – local craft beer

 

Special Thanks to our Music Stage Sponsor Roland Kaulfuss:

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Farmers Market Challenge: Fish, stew, cheese… oh my!

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Last week’s post was all about summer; this week’s is all about fall.

The air is crisp, the orange, red and yellow leaves are blowing in the wind, children screeching with glee as they scatter through the organized piles, hoodies and winter leggings taking over shorts and tanks, hot chocolate fast replacing ice cream.

Tis the season for belly warming, hearty recipes.

The Bartel menu has officially embraced fall – tortilla soup; quinoa, kale and squash stew; stir fry; and cheesy, cheesy quiche were staples of the week – made all the more comforting by market-fresh goodness.

To be honest, I didn’t know we were going all in with fall, in fact, our market shopping list this week was quite lacking. We had our usual meal-planning session, but both husband and I were stumped as to what to put on it. Meals were suggested, but ultimately rejected – we were not inspired.

So we went in with a list of our staples: greens and a few veggies, and that was it. We left it to the market to decide.

This week’s loot:

Zaklan Heritage Farm:

  • 1 mini purple cabbage: $1
  • 1 leek: $3
  • 1 purple onion: $1.60
  • 1 bag arugula: $4
  • 2 bunches mustard greens: $5

Greendale Herb and Vine:

  • 1 eggplant: $2.50

Country Village Market:

  • 1 basket Brussels sprouts: $3

Golden Ears Cheese Crafters

  • 1 medium-sized  chunk of smoked gouda $8

Wild West Coast Seafoods

  • 1 pound petrale sole: $12

Total spent was $40.10.

Of the loot not on the original must-have list were the Brussels sprouts (screams fall), red cabbage, leeks, eggplant, onion, smoked gouda, and petrale sole.

 

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Smoked gouda

 

We knew we wanted a fish, tuna to be exact, but unfortunately, due to a “crummy” season, what was $12 for a pound a month or so ago is now $18 to $20. Sadly, out of our price range. Ron “the fish guy” suggested we try the petrale. We were hesitant at first because every time we’ve purchased sole from the grocery store it has significantly shrunk upon grilling.

That’s filler, Ron told us, all water. Apparently most fish sold in chains have added water filler to beef up their appearances!!! Ron assured us it was a tasty fish that would retain its size, and at $12 a pound, it was within our family friendly budget.

Because it’s a lighter fish, we didn’t want to overload it with seasoning – keep it simple, Ron advised.

We splashed it with olive oil, added dill, salt and pepper, wrapped it in tinfoil and threw it on the barbecue, along with tinfoil wrapped veggies, including the eggplant and zucchini from last week.

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Fish

 

My only concern with the fish, which by the way, my four-year-old devoured without any prodding, is the bone content – there were a lot of small, fine bones littered throughout. Good thing the boy doesn’t care about appearances of his foods just yet; it was quite mangled by the time I was through with it.

The Brussels sprouts and eggplant were grilled on the barbecue – sooo yummy! A portion of the leeks and cheese were used in the quiche; the remainder of the leek was used in a quinoa stew that also used the delicata squash, tomatoes and tatsoi from last week, as well as the Russian garlic from two weeks ago, and the onion, and purple cabbage. Pretty much I threw everything I had in there!

 

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Essentially, a kitchen-sink stew

The stir fry incorporated the green beans, red pepper and garlic from last week, as well as this week’s onion. And with one more day to go, a little bit of onion and cheese remaining, I am heavily considering making a single-serving French onion soup.

Fall, it’s a beautiful, tasty time of year, don’t you think.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 18th Market Day

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It’s going to be a hot one this week so make the right (and cool) choice of popping down to the farmers markets this Thursday. Have dinner with one of our Eat on Site vendors to save yourself from getting over heated in the kitchen and then treat yourself to ice cream from Take a Fancy Chocolates!

There are plenty of cool places to sit and enjoy the market within our gorgeous park, bring a blanket and enjoy the shade. If you are feeling up for it give yoga a try with our free class from Diane Haynes Yoga at 5:15pm.

What’s happening at the market this week?

Entertainment

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)

For our Furry Friends

  • Me & Monty will be at the market selling pet wellness products as well as showing off their doggy kissing booth!

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 –  artichokes, 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 – blueberries, strawberries
  • Rancho Los Andes – tomatoes
  • Nutrigreens – microgreens, potatoes, zucchini
  • RCFM Merchandise Stall – Dried morel and porcini 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 butter
  • 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
  • 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
  • Feeding Change – decadent raw treats
  • Simply Scones – traditional English style scones
  • Sable Shortbread – tasty yummy specialty shortbread
  • Take a Fancy Chocolates – delicious hand made chocolates and ice cream

Coffee & Snacks

  • Handworks Coffee Studio – pour over iced coffee
  • Gary’s Kettlecorn – kettle corn (traditional and caramel)

Food Trucks & Eat On Site

  • Cheeses Crust – gourmet grilled cheeses and raspberry lemonade
  • Community Pizzeria – pizzas made in a wood fired oven
  • Country Village Market – delicious pakoras
  • Wheelhouse Seafoods – salmon burgers

Prepared Food (Dry Goods & Seasonings)

Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)

  • BobAli – your favourite dips and spreads
  • Jam Shack Preservery – savoury spreads and jams
  • 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
  • Muy Rico – salsas, mayonaise, mole sauces, tortilla chips and corn tortillas

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

  • Quality Oak Accents – hand crafted cutting boards by Louie
  • Ildiko Jewelry – handforged sterling silver jewelry
  • Faye – The Art of Melissa Mary Duncan, prints, paintings and more

Wine, Beer & Spirits

  • Pacific Breeze Winery – wine made here in New West!
  • Dragon Mist Distillery – locally made vodka and gin

Special Thanks to our Music Stage Sponsor Roland Kaulfuss:

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January 16th Market Day

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This Saturday is Members Appreciation Day! Join us on Belmont Street in Uptown New Westminster to shop directly from local farmers and small businesses.

Here’s a taste of what Membership deals we’ll have for members:

  • Real Meals – 10% off of purchases over $20
  • Ildiko Jewelry – $5 off any two pair of earrings
  • Jam Shack Preservery – $1 off large jars & .50 off small jars

You’ll have to come by the market to see the rest of the deals! Don’t have a membership? No problem. For $10 you can sign up at our Info Tent.

The Roland Kaulfuss Music Stage will be featuring Ron Ulrich. Ron is a popular musician at our summer market and plays covers of pop, rock and folk classics.

Make sure to stop by and say hello to our community guests The Music Box and Heritage Wellness Centre. The Music Box will have an activity for the kids and Heritage Wellness Centre will be there to chat about their Mind Fit program and your overall wellness.

Driving to the market? FREE PARKING is available at Westminster Centre, directly across the street from Belmont Street. If you are taking transit the #106 bus stops at 5th avenue and 6th street. Coming from the Quay? Take River Market’s brand new FREE DUC shuttle from the Quay straight to our location.

Join us on Belmont Street for lunch! We have a tented seating area directly across from the food trucks.  This week’s eat on site vendors are:

  • Nellie’s Vietnamese Cuisine – Vietnamese comfort food on the go
  • Country Village Market –  pakoras made fresh at the market
  • Gypsy Trunk – vegan and gluten free burritos and quesadillas, vegan sausages too

A list of our vendors for January 16th can be found below. Please check out Facebook Page or Twitter for any last minute cancellations or updates.

Produce

  • Bose & Sons Family Farm – Carrots, Kale (red and green), Zucchini.
  • Greendale Herb & Vine – Greens, frozen tomatoes (beefsteak, heirloom) Honey, Nuts (hazelnuts), Muesli, Infused Vinegars, Goat’s and Cow’s Cheese, Popcorn Kernels, Herbal Teas, Dried Lavender.
  • Ossome Acres – Winter squash, Kale, kalettes, Brussel sprouts, Micro greens, Spinach, Herbs, Hand milled soap, Walnuts
  • Snowy Mountain Acres – Apples, pears, dried fruits
  • Country Village Market – Frozen berries, greens, pakoras
  • Nutrigreens – microgreens packed full of nutrients

Meat and Fish

  • Rockweld Farm — BC frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs, dog and cat food
  • Local Beef & Eggs
  • 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, crab cakes and frozen fish

Eat and Drink On Site 

  • Nellie’s Vietnamese Cuisine – Vietnamese comfort food on the go
  • Country Village Market –  pakoras made fresh at the market
  • Gypsy Trunk – vegan and gluten free burritos and quesadillas, vegan sausages too
  • Mollies Minis – freshly made mini donuts
  • Gary’s Kettlecorn – kettlecorn

Bread and Baking

  • A Bread Affair — artisan breads
  • Blackberry Hill — squares, cinnamon buns, strudel, and old-fashioned yummies like crisp rice squares
  • Delish Gluten Free — gluten-free bread, scones, muffins, brownies and cookies
  • Sweet Thea Cake Company — tarts, pies, cookies and cakes
  • Simply Scones – hand made scones that will transport you back to England

Delectable Treats and Prepared Yummies

  • Jam Shack Preservery – Jams jellies marmalades, chutney
  • BobAli – tasty dips and hummus spreads
  • Bubble Bombs Specialty Foods – juice bombs to accompany drinks
  • Old Country Perogi – frozen perogies with gluten free & vegan options
  • The Raw Guy – kale chips, macaroons, crackers and raw treats
  • Simply Delish Soup & Salad – dry soup and salad mixes to make at home
  • Lilise Applesauce – organic home made applesauce from local fruit
  • Muy Rico – salsas, tortilla chips, mole sauces and mayonnaise
  • James Lewis Foods – tasty granola bars packed with goodness
  • Real Meals – prepared frozen foods for healthy meals at home
  • The Salt Dispensary – salted caramels, smoked salts and pepper mixes
  • Chanthorn Orchids & Thai Sauces – yummy thai sauces

Bath & Body Care

  • Olive & Bloom – soaps and body lotions

Jewelry 

  • Ildiko Jewelry – handforged sterling silver jewelry
  • Lighten Up Jewels – hand crafted jewelry made by Holly

Liquor

  • Dragon Mist Distillery – locally made vodka and gin

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Land Acknowledgement

Our market is grateful to operate on the unceded land of the Qayqayt, Kwikwetlem, and other Halkomelem speaking Peoples. We acknowledge that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. We acknowledge the incredible gift this land is to our market and BC Agriculture. We commit to the ongoing work of decolonization and allyship.