Kitsilano Farmers Market

The Vancouver Farmers Markets society organizes summer markets in four locations and one winter market. This past Sunday was the second Kitsilano market of the season, and we rode our bikes down to forage and absorb some sunshine. As usual, the Bicycle Valet provided us with secure bike parking.

There are many reasons to support your local farmers market, such as preserving arable land, reducing impact on the environment, healthier food, keeping money in the local economy, but the main reason we go is for fun.

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DavidsTea

A few months ago, I found I wasn't enjoying my daily coffee as much as I used to. While I do still indulge in the occasional cappuccino, my primary perk-me-up drink is now tea. And thanks to amazing tea vendors such as DavidsTea, a whole new world of sensations has opened up.

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Baker's Market

Where in Vancouver can you find top-tier baked goods at rock-bottom prices? If you guessed the Baker's Market, you'd be absolutely correct! Previously located in an industrial area of South Vancouver, they have recently moved to the Creekside Community Centre in the Southeast False Creek neighbourhood.

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DOW: Secret Garden Creamy Earl Grey Tea

The best-selling tea at the Secret Garden Tea Company in Kerrisdale is Creamy Earl Grey, in which vanilla adds a smooth accent to the classic bergamot.

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Rue Cler

Our hotel, situated in the 7me arrondissement, offered easy access to one the best market streets we've seen. Obviously, when a street this famous, it's going to be a huge tourist draw. Nevertheless, someone's got to be buying enough fresh seafood, meats and produce to keep the vendors in business, and it's likely not the visitors, who mostly stay in hotels and eat out at restaurants.

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Earth Balance Buttery Flavour Spread

This vegan trans-fat-free margarine from Earth Balance has become a household staple for us. We just love the taste of it. We use it everywhere you might otherwise use butter or regular margarine. It's great on bread or toast, and we use it extensively in baking. We would go through the one-pound tubs pretty quickly, and just imagine how excited we were when we first saw the three-pound tub in the grocery store. Earth Balance even makes a more convenient and more expensive stick form.

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Benton Brothers Cheese

We were very sad when Forster's Fine Cheeses closed its doors in 2007. Another Kerrisdale landmark gone. Watching renovations through the picture window, however, we were cautiously optimistic. Another cheese shop seemed to be taking shape.

How glad we were when we stepped into the newly opened Benton Brothers Fine Cheese. The sophisticated interior was matched by the impressive selection of cheeses from all over the world, including many from Canada and British Columbia. The collection of accompaniments, from patés to olives to crackers, while not especially extensive due the size of the shop were nevertheless expansive.

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Organic Dark Chocolate Toffee Almonds

A Whole Foods treat found in the bulk section. These babies are huge!

Go now.

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Granville Island Fruit Displays

Enjoy!

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