Tag Archives: local food

Market Produce – October 20

Photo by Free-Photos

We’re back this Saturday with fresh produce at the Community Food Markets! This time, we’re bringing you brussel sprouts in all of their nutritious glory. Enjoy them roasted, steamed, or even pan fried!

Here’s what to expect at the market:

  • Bananas (Guat/ Ecu / Mex & Organic)
  • Apples Royal Gala (BC)
  • Avocados Hass (Mex)
  • Orange Valencia (Calif)
  • Broccoli Crowns (BC)
  • Brussel Sprouts (BC)
  • Carrots Snaptop (BC)
  • Tomatoes (BC)
  • Yams Jewel (Calif)
  • Potato Red (BC)

Come on down to this Saturday’s Community Food Market locations to stock up on fresh fruits and veggies! We will be at Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House from 10:00am to 11:00 am, Kensington Community Centre from 1:00pm to 2:00pm and Brant Villa at 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Take a look at our Community Food Market locations for more info on how to find us.

See you this Saturday!

*As always, produce lists are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.

 

Market Produce – October 6

Photo by DianeBlanco

The days are getting shorter and and colder but we’re back with the Community Food Market this long weekend! Acorn Squash will be making an appearance this Saturday as we officially start the fall season.

Here’s what to expect at the market:

  • Bananas (Guat/ Ecu / Mex & Organic)
  • Acorn Squash (BC & Organic)
  • Apples Royal Gala (BC)
  • Avocadoes Hass (Mex)
  • Orange Navel (Aust)
  • Plums (BC)
  • Broccoli Crowns (BC)
  • Carrots Snaptop (BC)
  • Cauliflower (Wash)
  • Onions Yellow (Wash)
  • Potato Red (BC)

Come on down to this Saturday’s Community Food Market locations to stock up on fresh fruits and veggies! We will be at Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House from 10:00am to 11:00 am, Kensington Community Centre from 1:00pm to 2:00pm and Brant Villa at 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Take a look at our Community Food Market locations for more info on how to find us.

See you this Saturday!

*As always, produce lists are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.

Market Produce – September 15

Photo by Pezibear

The weather’s getting cooler but we’re back this Saturday with fresh produce!

This week another order of veggies from Fresh Roots Urban Farm!  Every week throughout the summer we will be getting hyper local, organic veggies grown on school sites throughout Vancouver.

Here’s what to expect at the market:

  • Bananas (Guat / Ecu / Mex & Organic)
  • Apples Royal Gala (BC)
  • Orange Navel (Aust)
  • Avocados Hass (Mex)
  • Carrots (BC)
  • Peaches (BC)
  • Pears Bartlett (BC)
  • Broccoli Crowns (BC)
  • Potato Yukon Gold (BC)
  • Tomatoes (BC)
  • Lettuce Iceberg (BC)
  • Hot Banana Peppers (BC)

Come on down to this Saturday’s mobile market locations to stock up on fresh fruits and veggies! We will be at Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House from 10:00am to 11:00 am, Kensington Community Centre from 1:00pm to 2:00pm and Brant Villa at 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Take a look at our mobile market locations for more info on how to find us.

See you this Saturday!

*As always, produce lists are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.

 

Market Produce – September 1

Photo by elle_kh

The summer heat is long gone and the weather is cooling down, we finally have tomatoes at the mobile market! Come and grab them this Saturday at one of the three markets.

This week another order of veggies from Fresh Roots Urban Farm!  Every week throughout the summer we will be getting hyper local, organic veggies grown on school sites throughout Vancouver.

Here’s what to expect at the market:

  • Bananas (Guat / Ecu / Mex & Organic)
  • Apples Royal Gala (BC)
  • Avocadoes Hass (Mex)
  • Peaches (BC)
  • Orange Navel (Aust)
  • Carrots Snaptop (BC)
  • Broccoli Crowns (BC)
  • Corn Bi-Color (BC)
  • Onions Sweet (BC)
  • Sweet Banana Peppers (BC)
  • Tomatoes (BC)

Come on down to this Saturday’s mobile market locations to stock up on fresh fruits and veggies! We will be at Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House from 10:00am to 11:00 am, Kensington Community Centre from 1:00pm to 2:00pm and Brant Villa at 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Take a look at our mobile market locations for more info on how to find us.

See you this Saturday!

*As always, produce lists are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.

Market Produce – August 23

Photo by Lou Stejskal

We’re making pitas at this week’s community kitchen, so be sure to come on over to Biltmore Housing from 4:00pm to 6:00pm for some delicious stuffed pitas!

This week another order of veggies from Fresh Roots Urban Farm!  Every week throughout the summer we will be getting hyper local, organic veggies grown on school sites throughout Vancouver.

Here’s what to expect at the market:

  • Bananas (Guat / Ecu / Mex & Organic)
  • Apples Royal Gala (BC)
  • Orange Navel (Aust)
  • Avocados Hass (Mex)
  • Peaches (BC)
  • Broccoli Crowns (BC)
  • Celery Root (Calif)
  • Carrots Snaptop (BC)
  • Cucumbers  (BC)

So make sure to head down to this Thursday’s mobile market locations to stock up. We’ll be at Helping Spirits Lodge at 1:00pm to 2:00pm and Biltmore Housing at 4:00pm to 6:00pm with a Community Kitchen. Take a look at our mobile market locations for more info on how to find us

See you this Thursday!

*As always, produce lists are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.

Market Produce – August 18

Photo by keem1201

Nothing’s better than some fresh BC corn in this summer heat. Be sure to grab them at one of the mobile markets this Saturday!

This week another order of veggies from Fresh Roots Urban Farm!  Every week throughout the summer we will be getting hyper local, organic veggies grown on school sites throughout Vancouver.

Here’s what to expect at the market:

  • Bananas (Guat / Ecu / Mex & Organic)
  • Apples Sunrise (BC)
  • Orange Valencia (Calif)
  • Peaches (BC)
  • Broccoli Crowns (BC)
  • Plums (BC)
  • Onions Red (Wash)
  • Potato Kennebec (BC)
  • Yams Jewel (Calif)
  • Avocadoes Hass (Mex)
  • Corn Bi-Color (BC)

Come on down to this Saturday’s mobile market locations to stock up on fresh fruits and veggies! We will be at Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House from 10:00am to 11:00 am, Kensington Community Centre from 1:00pm to 2:00pm and Brant Villa at 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Take a look at our mobile market locations for more info on how to find us.

See you this Saturday!

*As always, produce lists are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.

Market Produce – August 4

Photo by PIRO4D

We’re back this weekend at the Mobile Markets with a variety of fruits and veggies! What better way to cool down this weekend than with a tasty and nutritious salad? Check out this easy Arugula and Pear Salad for some inspiration.

Here is what to expect at the market this week:

  • Bananas (Guat / Ecu / Mex & Organic)
  • Apples Jazz (Wash)
  • Orange Valencia (Calif)
  • Avocadoes Hass (Mex)
  • Carrots (BC)
  • Broccoli Crowns (Wash)
  • Cucumbers (BC)
  • Potato Kennebec (BC)
  • Yams Jewel (Calif)
  • Onions Yellow (Wash)
  • Pears Bartlett (Calif)

Come on down to this Saturday’s mobile market locations to stock up on fresh fruits and veggies! We will be at Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House from 10:00am to 11:00 am, Kensington Community Centre from 1:00pm to 2:00pm and Brant Villa at 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Take a look at our mobile market locations for more info on how to find us.

See you this Saturday!

*As always, produce lists are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.

Mobile Market July 25th – Produce List

A bowl of salad comprised of avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, and greens

Photo from taste.com.au

In all this hot weather, come get what you need for a salad to keep you cool.

This week another order of veggies from Fresh Roots Urban Farm!  Every week throughout the summer we will be getting hyper local, organic veggies grown on school sites throughout Vancouver.

Here’s what to expect at the market:

  • Bananas (Guat / Ecu / Mex & Organic)
  • Apples Jazz (BC)
  • Orange Valencia (Calif)
  • Avocados Hass (Mex)
  • Carrots (BC)
  • Broccoli Crowns (BC)
  • Zucchini Squash (BC)
  • Cucumbers (BC)
  • Peaches (BC)
  • Parsnips (BC/US)
  • Limes (Mex)
  • Tomatoes Cabernet Cherry (BC)

So make sure to head down to this Thursday’s mobile market locations to stock up. We’ll be at Helping Spirits Lodge at 1:00pm to 2:00pm and Biltmore Housing at 4:00pm to 6:00pm with a Community Kitchen. Take a look at our mobile market locations for more info on how to find us

See you this Thursday!

*As always, produce lists are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.

Market Produce – July 21

Photo by Daria-Yakovleva

Summer is in full swing, so this Saturday we’ll have fresh BC cherries at the market!

This week another order of veggies from Fresh Roots Urban Farm!  Every week throughout the summer we will be getting hyper local, organic veggies grown on school sites throughout Vancouver.

Here’s what to expect at the market:

  • Bananas (Guat / Ecu / Mex & Organic)
  • Apples Ambrosia (BC)
  • Orange Valencia (Calif)
  • Cherries (BC)
  • Avocados Hass (Mex)
  • Carrots (BC)
  • Broccoli Crowns (BC)
  • Potato Kennebec (BC)
  • Zucchini Squash (BC)
  • Cucumbers (BC)
  • Peaches (BC)
  • Parsnips (BC/US)

Come on down to this Saturday’s mobile market locations to stock up on fresh fruits and veggies! We will be at Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House from 10:00am to 11:00 am, Kensington Community Centre from 1:00pm to 2:00pm and Brant Villa at 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Take a look at our mobile market locations for more info on how to find us.

See you this Saturday!

*As always, produce lists are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.

Market Produce – July 7

  

                                                              Photo by PublicDomainImages

We have cantaloupes, cucumbers, oranges and more! Come on down to this weekends produce market, and take your pick at a variety of amazing fruits and veggies. Here’s what to expect at the market:

  • Apples Royal Gala (Wash)
  • Bananas (Guat / Ecu / Mex & Organic)
  • Zucchini Squash (BC)
  • Broccoli Crowns (BC)
  • Cucumbers (BC)
  • Parsnip (BC/US)
  • Avocadoes Hass (Mex)
  • Cantaloupes (Calif)
  • Lemons (Calif)
  • Orange (Calif)
  • Onions (Calif)

Come on down to this saturday’s mobile market locations to stock up on fresh fruits and veggies! We will be at Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House from 10:00am to 11:00 am, Kensington Community Centre from 1:00pm to 2:00pm and Brant Villa at 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Take a look at our mobile market locations for more info on how to find us.

See you this Saturday!

*As always, produce lists are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.