5 Reasons to Eat Local this Year!
You’ve likely written your list of New Year’s resolutions by now, so in case you’ve forgotten to add “eat local” to it, let us inspire you with our top five reasons to shop at farmers markets and stay healthy while eating local! 1. Eating local tastes better. Most food lovers are driven by the […]
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Quadruple your impact this Giving Tuesday
Donate to Fresh to Families this Giving Tuesday, November 30th 2021 We’re approaching this Giving Tuesday with our regional food security top of mind. The damage and disruption of the BC floods and slides will be long lasting, and serves as a stark reminder of how fragile our regional food system is. We’re looking ahead at […]
Read moreDevastating flooding in Fraser Valley farmland
Updated Nov 22: It’s been a devastating week. We’ve been thinking non-stop about the farmers & producers impacted by the BC flooding, many of whom are our vendors and friends. To learn more about the state of the disaster follow this link. Our team has heard from farmers and producers, many are physically well but […]
Read moreWinter Markets return this weekend!
Vancouver Farmers Markets kicks off its 15th winter season with the opening of Riley Park and Hastings Park Winter Markets this weekend! This year the Riley Park and Hastings Park winter markets will return to regular market operations after a successful summer of transition under the Step 3 BC Restart Plan. Both markets will operate without […]
Read moreIn Season: Vegan Cheese & Vegetable Crostata
Karima Chellouf CNP is a chef, nutritionist and a self confessed ‘nerd’ for vegetables, local growers and producers. She created this delicious, super seasonal crostata with produce picked up at our new Downtown Farmers Market at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square – Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza. Crostatas are perfect for all seasons – you can […]
Read moreIn Season: Vegan Herb, Leek & Tomato Galette
Giorgia Zanone is an Italian chef and baker living in Vancouver whose Instagram feed is alive with beautiful images of her handmade pasta, desserts, and gourmet meals. She recently paid a visit to our new Downtown Farmers Market at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square – Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza to shop for ingredients for her contribution […]
Read moreIn Season: Vegan Creamy Mushroom Zucchini Pasta
This easy, creamy, one-pot vegan pasta comes from our friends at Vegans of Vancouver. It is BURSTING with umami flavours and stars an array of Vancouver Farmer Market ingredients including; Blue Heron Herb & Garlic Vegan Cheese, BC Garlic, Whistler Harvest Velvet Oyster Mushrooms, and sweet Yellow and Green Zucchini. This nutritious, flavourful, comforting […]
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