Berry Fest at Main St Station! July 12
Berries, Berries, Berries! Join us at Berry Festival and celebrate the berry best season! Find berry recipes, limited-edition berry items and taste berries from our local farmers including Sull Farms, Shalefield Organic Gardens, Mandair Farms & Maan Farms. A few berry-filled treats to look forward to: Blueberry Pakoras from Mandair Farm Blueberry Pierogies from Old […]
Read moreQ & A with Jasbir of Mandair Farms
Jasbir Mandair has been coming to VFM markets since early 2016, and currently sells her berries, mixed vegetables, and hot pakoras at Riley Park, Trout Lake, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, and Main St. Station Markets. She has been growing commercially in British Columbia since 1983, but her farming roots go much deeper to a childhood spent on her family’s […]
Read moreDowntown Market Fresh Box – July 6
This week’s Fresh Box contained: Basil – Nature Village Farm, Richmond Mixed Kale Bunch – Abundant Acre Farm, Abbotsford Mini Romaine Lettuce – One Love Farm, Lillooet Broccolini – One Love Farm – cook like broccoli or like most greens, sauté with garlic and olive oil Mini Zucchini, Yellow Squash and Patty Pan Squash – Abundant […]
Read moreIn Season: Green Peas & Summer Squash
With the recent stretch of sunny days we’ve been having (yay summer!), all kinds of delicious fruits and veggies are starting to appear in stalls around the markets. One sure sign of warmer weather is the arrival of summer squash, those beefy, green and yellow gems that make a budget-savvy addition to your summer pastas, salads, and […]
Read moreWhat’s Fresh at Riley Park – July 1
Bring your friends and family and come spend Canada’s 150th Birthday at Riley Park! Lay on the grass with a popsicle or a tasty food truck lunch and enjoy some tunes from our buskers. We will also have all of your grocery needs for a Canada Day Dinner – a variety of meats and fish […]
Read moreCanada Day at the West End Farmers Market!
It’s almost Canada Day!!! So make sure to gather all the goodies you need for the beach and BBQ at the West End Farmers Market. Don’t miss kale crunches from The Raw Guy or hummus from BobAli Hummus, Pestos, and Tapenades for some quick beach snacks or Wild Foraged for delicious mushrooms to throw on […]
Read moreThe Weekend Starts Now – June 29
The Weekend Starts Now! Start your long weekend off with a visit to the market this Thursday! Stock up on all your farm fresh Canada Day weekend supplies. Whether you’re having a BBQ, going to the beach or attending other festivities we’ve got you covered! For the BBQ – Craft beverages: Wayward Distillation House brings […]
Read moreWhat’s Fresh at Main St Station – June 28
June Fresh Guide Strawberries | Garlic Scapes | Raspberries | Lettuce | Turnips | Radishes | Eggs | Chicken | Herbs | Kale | Cucumbers | Seafood | Collard Greens | Cherries | Cheese | Grass Fed Butter Check out our In Season at the Markets blog for a full market fresh guide. Get a […]
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