Summer POP Club – Week 23

Discover the Power of Produce and join the POP Club this Sunday!
October 6 – Week 23: This week POP Club kids will learn about what fruits are local and in season during the fall as they make Fall Fruit Skewers. Stop by the POP tents to sign in (or register) and get started on the activity. Don’t forget to participate in the 2 Bite Club and complete your passport to get your $3 token, redeemable on any fruits and vegetables in the market.
2 Bite Club: apple
The POP Club is a farmers market-based kids program. Children (ages 5 – 12 years old) will learn about fruits and vegetables, local food systems and healthy food preparation through fun activities all season long.
Each week children will earn a $3 market token to use towards any fruit or vegetable of their choice. There is no cost to participate and the program runs every Sunday rain or shine!

Seed Saving

What is seed saving?

Seed Saving is the practice of harvesting seeds from vegetables, fruits, grains, herbs, and flowers for use from year to year. This practice is the traditional way that farms and gardens were maintained for thousands of years! Saving seeds is also a great way to save money by recycling last year’s seeds, instead of going out and repurchasing them at the store.

Seed Saving with Children:

Seed Saving with your children teaches them about sustainability practices, self-sufficiency, the history of farming, science, where their food comes from and why it is important to preserve farming methods such as seed saving. To harvest seeds with your children, start in late summer and early fall. Below are some tips for harvesting seeds:

Flowers- once the flowers have finished blooming, dry some of the plant heads and then collect the seeds and store in a reusable container. Don’t forget to label what is inside, and store in a cool dry place.

Fruit- you can harvest seeds from ripe fruit also, just be sure to remove as much of the pulp from the seeds as you can. Then lay them out on a newspaper to dry. Store them in a reusable container right on the newspaper and label them, leave it in a cool dry place. You can plant the seed stuck to the newspaper directly in the ground in the spring!

Peas and Beans- allow the pods to ripen on the plant, once they are dry and turn brown you can harvest the seeds. Remove the pods from the plant and let them dry whole, 2 weeks or until the next season when you are ready to plant. Label them and put them in a reusable container.

So next time you accidentally let your broccoli go to flower or you are slicing up a tomato from your garden, remember you can save those seeds and use them to plant your garden in the spring. This is a great way to save money and feel self-sufficient, and it is lots of fun for children as well!

On Sunday, September 29 our POP Club kids will be doing a Seed and Magnifying Glass activity, in this activity we will look at various seeds up close to learn about some of the differences in them and try to match the seeds with the fruit or vegetable that grows from them. Learn more about the POP Club here and visit us at the market to register.

The POP Club is a farmer’s market-based kids program. Children (ages 5 – 12 years old) will learn about fruits and vegetables, local food systems and healthy food preparation through fun activities all season long.

Each week children will earn a $3 market token to use towards any fruit or vegetable of their choice. There is no cost to participate and the program runs every Sunday rain or shine!

Sunday, September 29 – Members Day!

This Sunday is Member Appreciation Day! Market Members can visit the market and take advantage of special Member-Only
deals from our vendors. Not a Member? No problem! Sign up at the Market Information Table any Sunday, or Click Here!

  • Aslan Organics:  Save $1 off per bag of arugula this Sunday
  • Bowen Island Herb Salts:  10% off
  • Central Park Farms:  Save $2 off any chicken broth
  • Culture Kefir Co:  10% off
  • Garys Kettle Corn:  $1 off large bags of kettle corn
  • Gesundheit Bakery:  Save $1 off a purchase of $5 or more
  • Kizzy’s Macarons:  Buy 5 or more and get 1 free
  • PoCo Soap Co:  $2 off bars of soap
  • Redl’s Home Grown Beef:  10% off
  • Rockweld Farm:  Whole roasters 20% off
  • Sons of Vancouver Distillery:  One of each 375ml (amaretto, vodka, chili) for $60 or one each 750ml (amaretto, vodka, chili) for $100
  • Sweet Thea: 10% off

In our food truck area we have Vick & Jas’ Kitchen, Kara’s Crepes and Brewnetti Cafe.

We’re pleased to welcome City of Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart to market this Sunday. Stop by our ‘Coffee with Mayor’ tent between 9am -12pm to pick up a coffee and talk about all things Coquitlam!

At our free kids craft table, we will be making leaf hedgehogs.

Vendors attending market this Sunday September 29 – please note this list is subject to change
  • A Bread Affair
  • Ace Curries To Go / Vick & Jas’s Kitchen
  • Amazing FoodBC
  • Arnalia Pristine Beauty
  • Aslan Organics
  • Bannock Queen
  • BCB HONEY FARM
  • Bowen Island Herb Salts
  • Brewnetti Cafe
  • Ca Croustille Bakery
  • Central Park Farms
  • Chanthorn Orchids and Thai Curry Sauce
  • Chef Pieter
  • CraftWilder
  • Crisp Organics
  • Culture Kefir Co.
  • Dee’s Jewelry Box
  • Dragon Mist Distillery
  • Earth Paws Pet Products
  • Ela Made Me Do It
  • Food On The Grow
  • Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm
  • Gabi & Jules Handmade Pies
  • Garys Kettle Corn
  • Gesundheit Bakery
  • Golden Ears Cheesecrafters
  • Gypsy Jean Jewellery
  • Hill Top Farm
  • John Spice
  • Kara’s Crepes
  • Kizzy’s Macarons
  • Langley Organic Growers
  • Mama Bear Essentials
  • Mandair Farms
  • Mariner Brewing
  • Moody Essentials Co.
  • Never Say Die Nursery
  • Occasionally Honey
  • Pebblestone Publishing
  • PoCo Soap Co
  • Quality Oak Accents
  • Redl’s Home Grown Beef
  • Reverent Acres
  • Rockweld Farm
  • Royal City Donuts
  • Samaya Delights
  • Sons of Vancouver Distillery
  • Sweet Thea
  • The Cawston Market Farmer
  • The Jerk Store
  • The Local Farm
  • The Magpies Nest
  • The Raw Guy
  • Wah Fung Farm
  • Westwood Total Health
  • Whey Fresco

Summer POP Club – Week 22

Discover the Power of Produce and join the POP Club this Sunday!
September 29 – Week 22: This week POP Club kids will be doing a Seed and Magnifying Glass activity, in this activity we will look at various seeds up close to learn about some of the differences in them and try to match the seeds with the fruit or vegetable that grows from them. Stop by the POP tents to sign in (or register) and get started on the activity. Don’t forget to participate in the 2 Bite Club and complete your passport to get your $3 token, redeemable on any fruits and vegetables in the market.
2 Bite Club: kohlrabi
The POP Club is a farmers market-based kids program. Children (ages 5 – 12 years old) will learn about fruits and vegetables, local food systems and healthy food preparation through fun activities all season long.
Each week children will earn a $3 market token to use towards any fruit or vegetable of their choice. There is no cost to participate and the program runs every Sunday rain or shine!

Here Comes Fall

The rain has started to fall and the leaves are changing colours which can only mean one thing, Fall is fast approaching! The Fall season starts on September 23rd this year and brings changes to the market, we will slowly begin to see less fruit and more autumn vegetables become available. Below are some recipes to welcome Fall and all the fresh produce it has to offer, shop the market for ingredients this Sunday, September 22nd!

Oven Roasted Root Vegetables

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb beets, red or golden, trimmed and scrubbed
  • 1 butternut squash, peeled and seeded
  • 1 large yam, peeled
  • 1 large parsnip, peeled
  • 1 large carrot, peeled
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 6-8 whole garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with foil. Cut vegetables into 1 ½ inch chunks. Toss vegetables in a large bowl with garlic cloves, thyme leaves, and 3 tbsp olive oil till evenly coated.

2. Spread the veggies out in an even layer and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.

3. Roast the vegetables in the hot oven for about 45 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until vegetables are tender and starting to turn golden. Serve hot. (recipe from www.toriavey.com)

Autumn Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium pears, diced
  • 2 medium apples, diced
  • 1 cup grapes, halved
  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  •  1/3 cup pecans, chopped

Directions:

1. Place pears, apples, and grapes in a large bowl. Toss gently to combine. Set aside.

2. To a small bowl, add the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Use a wire whisk to blend well.

3. Drizzle dressing over the fruit. Toss gently until fruit is coated. Scoop into bowls and sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately. (recipe from www.kitchentreaty.com)

On Sunday, September 22 our POP Club kids will be doing a Fall Scavenger Hunt around the market. Learn more about the POP Club here and visit us at the market to register.

The POP Club is a farmer’s market-based kids program. Children (ages 5 – 12 years old) will learn about fruits and vegetables, local food systems and healthy food preparation through fun activities all season long.

Each week children will earn a $3 market token to use towards any fruit or vegetable of their choice. There is no cost to participate and the program runs every Sunday rain or shine!

Sunday, September 22

Join us this weekend at the Coquitlam Farmers Market! The rainy season has arrived, but have no fear – the market is open rain or shine. So be sure to stop by and support your local farmers and makers!

This weekend we have 3 hot food options – Chickpea Food Truck, Gypsy Trunk Gourmet Fare and Ninas Pierogi! You can’t go wrong with that lineup! You will also be happy to know Brewnetti is back this Sunday.

Join us at the Kids Craft Table to make a paper bag scarecrow!

Vendors attending market this Sunday September 22 * please note this list is subject to change
  • A Bread Affair
  • Amazing FoodBC
  • Aslan Organics
  • Bali Bites
  • Bannock Queen
  • Boneheads Kitchen
  • Brewnetti Cafe
  • Ca Croustille Bakery
  • Central Park Farms
  • Chickpea Food Truck
  • Christina’s Garden
  • Crisp Organics
  • Einai Designs
  • Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm
  • Fume-eh Gourmet Foods
  • Gabi & Jules Handmade Pies
  • Garys Kettle Corn
  • Gesundheit Bakery
  • Golden Ears Cheesecrafters
  • Gypsy Trunk Gourmet Fare
  • Hill Top Farm
  • Ildiko Jewelry
  • Kics Gourmet Products
  • Kimi Designs
  • Kizzy’s Macarons
  • Langley Organic Growers
  • Mama Bear Essentials
  • Mandair Farms
  • Mariner Brewing
  • Mario Teixeira Registered Shiatsu Therapist
  • Mountain Naturals Soap
  • Never Say Die Nursery
  • Ninas Pierogi
  • Occasionally Honey
  • Oh Sweet Day!
  • Pebblestone Publishing
  • Penny Swanson Pottery
  • Rai Produce / Harvest Direct Farms
  • Redl’s Home Grown Beef
  • Rockweld Farm
  • Samaya Delights
  • Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse
  • Simply Delish Aritsan Enterprises
  • Stitches of Green
  • Sweet Thea
  • Tesfa Farms
  • The Cawston Market Farmer
  • The Corn Shack
  • Vlad’s Apiary
  • Wah Fung Farm
  • Westwood Total Health

Summer POP Club – Week 21

Discover the Power of Produce and join the POP Club this Sunday!
September 22 – Week 21: This week POP Club kids will be doing a Fall Scavenger Hunt. Stop by the POP tents to sign in (or register) and get started on the activity. Don’t forget to participate in the 2 Bite Club and complete your passport to get your $3 token, redeemable on any fruits and vegetables in the market.
2 Bite Club: grapes
The POP Club is a farmers market-based kids program. Children (ages 5 – 12 years old) will learn about fruits and vegetables, local food systems and healthy food preparation through fun activities all season long.
Each week children will earn a $3 market token to use towards any fruit or vegetable of their choice. There is no cost to participate and the program runs every Sunday rain or shine!

We’re Hiring!

The Coquitlam Farmers Market invites applications for the Assistant Market Manager position. Reporting to the Market Manager, the Assistant Market Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth onsite operation of our weekly, outdoor farmers markets.

About the Coquitlam Farmers Market:
Coquitlam Farmers Market (CFM) is a non-profit, volunteer driven organization and is one of the longest running suburban farmers markets in the Lower Mainland, our beginnings rooted in a community economic development project initiated by SFU students in 1996.

On Market Day:
• May-October attends weekly Sunday markets (7am-3pm)
• November-April attends weekly Sunday markets (8am-3pm)
• Responsible for the set up and tear down of market site logistics, including: putting up directional
signs in the surrounding community, picking up and returning materials and product from storage,
setting up and taking down tents, tables, banners, and other market day materials.
• Acts as vendor contact when Market Manager is on vacation – loading in vendors, collecting fees,
answer inquiries.
• Manages market information tent and kids’ craft area
• Manages special events at market
• Manages workshop tent on workshop days
• Manages market staff and volunteers, community groups, and entertainers
• Positively handles concerns and queries
• Provides market information to shoppers and vendors
• Positively represents the Coquitlam Farmers Market to the community

Beyond Market Day:
• Organizes activities, and educational initiatives to be held at the market and beyond
• Develops, plans, and implements special events and workshops
• Manages membership program
• Manages volunteer program – including recruitment, scheduling and oversight, and recognition
• Maintains market equipment, including market van, to ensure all is in working order
• Manages and fulfills supply needs for the market, including but not limited to, items for coffee service,
craft materials, workshop supplies, and other miscellaneous items.
• Coordinates and recruits weekly entertainers and community groups
• Maintains CFM website – including event and workshop listings and vendor updates and weekly
activity updates
• Creates social media content including posts, vendor features, and event and workshop listings
• Composes and distributes monthly market newsletter
• Works from home office on projects for the season.

We are looking for someone who:
• Has excellent and creative event planning skills
• Enjoys working in a fast paced environment and being outside in all weather conditions
• Enjoys physical labor and getting their hands dirty
• Has strong time management skills and is detail oriented
• Has excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Is self directed, reliable, responsible, and flexible
• Can lift up to 10kgs of equipment
• Holds a valid BC drivers license with a good driving record and has the ability to drive the market van
to and from market, and store van during the week.

The ideal candidate will also have the following characteristics:
• An interest and/or experience in the local food movement, food security issues, and community • Familiarity with the Tri-Cities area is an asset
• Experience of familiarity with the not-for-profit sector

Terms of Contract:
• This is a salaried, part time position
• 24hrs/wk – $17/hr + 4% vacation pay

Please forward a cover letter and resume, describing how your background/experience meets the above criteria to info@makebakegrow.com.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Rethinking the 3 R’s

Many of us grew up reciting the 3 R’s in the classroom, that is, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. However, as we have become more aware of our impact on the Earth that model has transformed into a waste hierarchy of 5 R’s to consider before considering disposing of an item into the landfill. (image retrieved from: https://www.nawma.sa.gov.au/education-partnerships/waste-hierarchy/)

Waste Hierarchy Pyramid:

Reduce – This is the best approach, reduce the amount of stuff you buy in the first place so that fewer things need to be recycled or taken to the landfill. Tip: Say no to single-use plastic.

Reuse – Whether it is you finding another use for an item you no longer need, or buying/giving from thrift stores, reusing an item is the next best approach. Tip: Check out the thrift store for that trendy top instead of resorting to fast fashion.

Repair – Instead of automatically throwing something in the recycling or garbage when it breaks, try repairing it first. Tip: You can also try taking it to a repair shop and have a trained professional help.

Recycle – This is level 4 on the hierarchy, as you can see Recycling has been pushed further down the list. Recycling of an item allows new items to be produced from the waste, though this is costly and doesn’t always result in a quality product. Tip: try to reduce, reuse, and repair to avoid the number of things needing to be recycled.

Recovery-  The final R in our hierarchy; this refers to taking the waste and transforming it into energy through processes such as incineration and landfill gas recovery. However, once this energy is used then it can’t be used again, and that is why it is so low on the hierarchy. Tip: since this R is out of your control as a consumer focus on Reduce, Reuse, Repair, and Recycle.

Dispose – The last place we want our waste to end up is in the landfill; not only is waste management very expensive for municipalities, but we are also running out of room in landfills (also, landfills can be harmful to the environment!). Tip: Reduce, Reuse, Repair, and Recycle!)

On Sunday, September 15 our POP Club kids will be learning about reducing waste and doing an activity called Green Bin, Blue Bin, Black Bin. Learn more about the POP Club here and visit us at the market to register.

The POP Club is a farmer’s market-based kids program. Children (ages 5 – 12 years old) will learn about fruits and vegetables, local food systems and healthy food preparation through fun activities all season long.

Each week children will earn a $3 market token to use towards any fruit or vegetable of their choice. There is no cost to participate and the program runs every Sunday rain or shine!

Sunday, September 15

Join us this weekend at the Coquitlam Farmers Market! The rainy season has arrived, but have no fear – the market is open rain or shine. So be sure to stop by and support your local farmers and makers!

Grab your coffee from Green Coast Coffee. It will pair perfectly with a delicious baked good from Gabi & Jules, Sweet Thea or A Bread Affair! If you are at the market around brunch or lunch be sure to try Ninas Pierogi. If you love her pierogies, you will be happy to know you can also buy them frozen at the market.

Join us at the Kids Craft Table to make a sheep!

Vendors attending market this Sunday September 15 * please note this list is subject to change
  • A Bread Affair
  • Amazing Food BC
  • Aslan Organics
  • Bannock Queen
  • Beckmann Berry Farm
  • Bowen Island Herb Salts
  • Ca Croustille Bakery
  • Central Park Farms
  • Chanthorn Orchids and Thai Curry Sauce
  • Chef Pieter
  • Christina’s Garden
  • CraftWilder
  • Crisp Organics
  • Culture Kefir Co.
  • Dee’s Jewelry Box
  • Dragon Mist Distillery
  • Drunken Chocolatier
  • Ela Made Me Do It
  • Food On The Grow
  • Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm
  • fresh-N Home Products
  • Gabi & Jules Handmade Pies
  • Garys Kettle Corn
  • Gesundheit Bakery
  • Golden Ears Cheesecrafters
  • Green Coast Coffee
  • Hill Top Farm
  • Kizzy’s Macarons
  • Koji Fine Foods
  • Langley Organic Growers
  • Mama Bear Essentials
  • Mandair Farms
  • Mariner Brewing
  • Mediterra Soaps
  • Never Say Die Nursery
  • Ninas Pierogi
  • PlantBase Food and Specialties
  • Quality Oak Accents
  • Rai Produce
  • Redl’s Home Grown Beef
  • Reverent Acres
  • Rockweld Farm
  • Royal City Donuts
  • Samaya Delights
  • Sons of Vancouver Distillery
  • Sugar Free Kitchen
  • Sweet Thea
  • The Cawston Market Farmer
  • The Corn Shack
  • The Jerk Store
  • The Local Farm
  • The Raw Guy
  • Wah Fung Farm
  • Whey Fresco