2007 Market Dates
NOW OPEN! East Vancouver
Trout Lake Community Centre Parking Lot
15th Avenue and Victoria Drive
Saturdays, until - October 6
9am - 2pm
NOW OPEN! Riley Park
East Parking Lot of Nat Bailey Stadium
30th and Ontario Street
Wednesdays, until - October 24
1pm - 6:30pm
NOW OPEN! West End
1100 Block of Comox Street between Bute & Thurlow
Saturdays, until - October 6
9am - 2pm
NEW! Kitsilano
Kitsilano Community Centre
2690 Larch Street at 12th
Sundays, July 15 - October 14
10am - 2pm
Holiday Market
Heritage Hall
3210 Main Street at 15th Avenue
DATE CHANGE: New date - Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16
2007/08 Winter Farmers Markets
LOCATION SECURED! WISE Hall - 1882 Adanac Street
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Animal, Vegetable, Mineral by Barbara Kingsolver
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Membership Renewal
While your enjoying the market and all the wonderful vendors we bring you each week, stop by the market information tent and sign up to support the market by being a member. Memberships are just $10 and get you discounts on market merchandise, free raffle tickets, free admission and front of the line access to our Holiday Market and more! Of course your membership also supports the work of the market society and contributes to the operations of the weekly farmers markets.
Look for the Membership table at every market!
Renew your memberships online too at
www.eatlocal.org/membership.html
Garlic Sprouts
(garlic stems, garlic scapes, suan tai, shen sum)
Fast Facts
Garlic sprouts are the above-ground part of the garlic plant. These under-appreciated veggies are sweeter and have a more delicate flavour than garlic bulbs. Garlic stems make an appearance in early summer, when the flower stems of the plant are harvested very carefully so that the bulb will not be damaged and can be left to mature. The stems are usually twelve to eighteen inches in length and sold in bundles.
Cooking Info
Garlic sprouts are great on their own, or as a complement to a main dish. If quickly cooked, they are an excellent addition to dishes requiring a hint or two of garlic.
Sesame Garlic Sprouts
1 bunch of garlic sprouts (usually 200gms)
2 cloves of garlic
salt, sugar
oil
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (to garnish)
1. Snap off the woody ends of the garlic sprouts. Wash and cut them into 2-inch lengths.
2. Heat up a little oil, just enough to coat the pan. Saute the garlic cloves slightly to release their aroma.
3. Add the garlic sprouts, sprinkle a pinch of salt over them, and saute over moderately low heat. Stir them every 15 seconds or so to ensure that the garlic sprouts don't burn and are evenly cooked.
4. When the sprouts turn tender (after about 5 minutes), do a taste test. Add a pinch of sugar and more salt, according. Remove to a dish, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve.
Variation: Season with some chili powder or sliced chili if you like it spicy.
'Sociologists' estimate that people have 10 times as many conversations at farmers markets than at supermarkets
Eat Here: Reclaiming Homegrown Pleasures in a Global Supermarket
Brian Halweil, A WorldWatch Book, 2004
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 Kitsilano Farmers Market Trial Approved!
Thanks to great support from the community and the Park Board, we are happy to announce that the Kitsilano Sunday Farmers Market will open July 15 for a 14 week trial. An outstanding show of support at our open house and an excellent number of calls to the Park Board comment line helped to convince Park Board staff that it was worth a try!
Kitsilano residents can look forward to a market brimming with the best of BC produce, herbs and plants, meat, wild seafood, baking, sweet and savoury goodies and unique works by local artisans. Join us for our grand opening on July 15 and bring your friends!
The market will run every Sunday, 10am - 2pm in the parking lot next to the Kits Community Centre rink (near Connaught Park) until October 14.
To volunteer at the market or to help get the word out, contact Mel at mel_lehan22@hotmail.com
For all other inquiries, call 604-879-3276 or info@eatlocal.org
 This Month's Reader's Submission
The Funny Farmer
by Michael, Age 9
Farmer Joe lived on a funny farm and had a cow named Bobbett and a bull named Bob, 2 pigs named Pink and Mud and 10 chickens all named Johnny and 2 cats named Hello and Kitty and 4 dogs names Spotty, Spot, Puppy and Pup and a horse named Sally and in the morning he got up at 10:00 and took Sally to the farmers market and got all his food there and the market he went to was at the Nat Bailey Stadium.
Thanks Michael! Michael is the daughter of Nat Bailey Stadium Market Manager Stephanie Frolek.
Do you have a story about the farmers market? Or photos of your most recent trip to the market? Send them along! We'd be happy to publish them for all to see and read! info@eatlocal.org
Upcoming Events
 KIDS! This is YOUR Market…
Join us at Riley Park and Trout Lake Farmers Markets for Kids Market Days to support our youngest vendors and enjoy a fun-filled day of education and entertainment for the whole family!
Activities Include:
Kids Market
Storytelling
Gardening Workshops
Vegetable Tasting
Banner Painting
Prizes
…and much more!
Riley Park Farmers Market @ Nat Bailey Stadium
Wednesday, July 18th 1-6:30pm
East Vancouver Farmers Market @ Trout Lake
Saturday, August 11th 9am-2pm
Growing or Making Something? 12 or under? This is an opportunity for YOU to have a table at the Farmers’ Market and sell your creations! Just print off our online application form and mail or fax it to us here at the Market Society. You’ll find more information on our website too, or drop by and visit us at our Market Tent.
www.eatlocal.org/Events.html
Help Wanted
Organic vegetable farm with livestock requires workers immediately to end of October. Room and board and $800 monthly. Shorter periods of at least 1 month
considered. Duties include weeding, harvesting, washing and
packing vegetables. Applicants should be physically fit, have a driver's license and an interest in organic farming. For more information or to apply please email, or call Sue 250-835-8332
Certified Organic Associations of BC
The COABC is the Administrator of the Organic Agricultural Products Certification Regulation under the Agri-Food Choice and Quality Act of British Columbia. The COABC performs the government-mandated task of accreditation to the organic regulations and is the voice of the organic movement in the province. The COABC is now seeking an individual to act as Administrator of its operations. For a complete job posting: Job Posting
Community Events
Feast of Fields - Celebrate the best of B.C.'s harvest at the 13th annual Feast of Fields fundraiser, hosted by FarmFolk/CityFolk. Mingle with foodies while enjoying food and wine from our region's finest restaurants and wineries. Get to know your local food producers and learn about sustainable food systems.
Sunday, September 9, 2007 from 1-5 pm.
UBC Farm
Vancouver, BC Tickets: $75 available July 1st online
http://www.feastoffields.com and at Choices Markets.
The 3rd Annual Organic Islands Festival is set to take place on July 7 and 8, 2007 in Victoria, BC at Glendale Gardens (formerly the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific) and we are excited to report that almost 80 exhibitors have signed up. Visit the Exhibitors List to find out who is coming: http://organicislands.ca/festival/exhibitorlist.php
For more information:
T 250-658-8148 F 250-658-8146 E rae@organicislands.ca
Photo of bread display at Knead Some Dough by Tom Burley
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