In Season: Kohlrabi Peanut Parsnip Soup
Hey winter locavores, ever wonder what to do with kohlrabi – those gnarly root vegetables that taste like broccoli stems and seem to be one of the only green things available this time of year? While slaws and salads seem to top the list of most common recipes, this Kohlrabi Peanut Parsnip Soup from […]
Read moreJanuary Boot Camp update
We’re nearing the halfway mark in our January New Vendor Boot Camp and for those of you keeping track, it’s time to check in with our contestants… This year’s vendor hopefuls have really brought their A-game and the pursuit to come out on top and secure dates at the 2019 Trout Lake season has never […]
Read moreThere’s still time to give
This holiday season as we celebrate another great year for farming in BC with food and drink from the markets, we’re also thinking about those who are going without. Healthy, locally grown food should be available to everyone, yet there are thousands of households in Vancouver that struggle to access fresh food on a daily […]
Read moreGifts to Get: Week 3
This is the 3rd and final instalment of our Gifts to Get at the Winter Markets Guide, and the last week to stock up on local holiday food and drink before we close for the year (don’t worry, we return January 5 & 6). Read on to discover this week’s top holidays picks… […]
Read moreGifts to Get: Week 2
We’re back with another instalment of our Gifts to Get at the Winter Markets Guide! With only two more weekends until our vendors take a breather for the holidays, now’s the time to stock up on all your market staples and local holiday gifts and entertaining supplies. Find these items, and so much more at […]
Read moreThanks for Giving last Tuesday
Thanks to everyone in the Vancouver Farmers Markets community who donated to our Fresh to Families Fund on Giving Tuesday (Nov 27). With your help, we raised $1,900 – enough to bring 5 more families into the program next season! Every week from June-October 2019, each family will be provided with $21 in fresh food […]
Read moreGifts to Get this week at the Winter Markets
Our annual gift guide to the Winter Markets is back! There are literally hundreds of giftable items in store for you this holiday season at Riley Park & Hastings Park – from craft spirits to artisanal preserves and jams, local honey to small batch chocolates and sweets, handmade soaps to stunning jewelry and beautiful […]
Read moreThis week’s Member Specials
It’s our last Member Appreciation Week of the year and our vendors are celebrating with some great discounts for our Market Members! Bring your card with you this weekend to access the great list of savings below. PLUS – not a member yet, or need to renew? We’re offering new and renewing members a […]
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