Fresh Kohlrabi Slaw

Have you ever been at market and seen kohlrabi, with its green or purple dome and four leaves sticking up and thought, "What on earth could I cook with THAT thing?!" This week, we have a recipe that's healthy, delicious, perfect for hot weather and includes two market vegetables that tend to stump shoppers: kohlrabi and fennel.

Kohlrabi is a member of the Brassica family, making it very similar in flavour to many of its cousins: kale, broccoli, cauliflower, and of course, cabbage. It has a firm crispy texture, tastes like a cross between cabbage and mild turnips, and is absolutely delicious raw in salads and slaws. The green and purple colours have the same flavour and colour of flesh inside, though they do offer slightly different phytonutrients. In addition to being a fresh seasonal treat, kohlrabi is also a nutrient powerhouse, offering vitamins that support the immune system and healthy digestion.

Kohlrabi slaw is perfect as a side for dinner or a main for lunch!

Fresh Kohlrabi Slaw

ingredients
3/4 c. kohlrabi, thinly sliced into matchsticks
1/2 c. fennel, thinly sliced
2 cobs corn, shucked
2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
100 ml White Wine 1 c. crème fraiche or sour cream
2 tbsp mayonaise
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 sprigs of thyme, leaves plucked
4 sage leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 c. apple, thinly sliced into matchsticks
1/4 c. sweet or green onion, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste

directions
1. Lightly sauté the corn with the butter and garlic.
2. Once lightly browned, add the white wine and reduce until almost dry. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
3. In a bowl, whisk together crème fraiche (or sour cream), mayo, canola oil, apple vinegar, thyme, sage and seasoning.
4. Add in the kohlrabi, fennel, corn, apple, and onion.
5. Mix everything together and serve.

This will last in the fridge for a day or two, so it's perfect to pack for lunch! Adding other fresh vegetables, like grated carrots and thinly sliced radishes is a perfect way to add a twist to this basic slaw recipe.

where can you find ingredients at our market?

• Riverbend Gardens grows kohlrabi and fennel.
• The Plot sells a variety of herbs at market, and will be back at market on August 13.
• Dargatz Family Farm and Holden Colony have radishes available in July to add to the recipe if you need an extra spicy kick!
• Dargatz Family Farm, Holden Colony and Riverbend Gardens all carry corn and carrots (optional in this recipe) at different points in the season.
• Red Apple B.C. Fruit, AIG Produce and Steve and Dan's all carry many varieties of apples.
• Birds and Bees Winery sells delicious white wines.

Contributed by Carley-Jane Stanton from her blog, The Northern Urbanites. Visit the original post here
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Fresh Sheet: July 16, 2014

Taste fresh, local food from your community!

Join us WEDNESDAY in the Terwillegar Recreation Center Parking Lot from 4:30-7:30

It's going to be an exciting week at SWEFM, with fresh food, great artisans, and stage fighting performances by the players from the Freewill Shakespeare Festival!

For those of you looking for other ways to introduce healthy eating into your lifestyle, our Health Tours run every week. Stop by the info tent to talk to one of our nutrition guides who will answer any questions you may have and help you shop for healthier options. 

For market shopping tips, be sure to check out this page to ensure your market visit is everything it should be. And remember, please leave Fido at home- no dogs are allowed where food is being served!  

 

As your favourite community market, we do our best to connect you to your neighbours!

The Devonshire Care Centre will be in our Community Tent this week, providing guests information about their accredited long term care centre. They strive to offer a warm, friendly and inviting atmosphere for our residents, families and employees, so be sure to say hello and ask them some questions!

The Servus Credit Union tent at this week’s Farmers’ Market will be a monstrous amount of fun!
Servus Heritage Festival 2014 (August 2nd-4th) is kicking off in just a couple of weeks at Hawrelak Park! For the first time ever, Servus is exclusively offering food tickets at a 20% discount.  Drop by the Servus tent and learn more about this exclusive deal!  You can also ENTER TO WIN 4 sheets of Servus Heritage Festival food tickets (Value: $100.00 CND) onsite at this week’s Farmers’ Market.  Join Edmonton and come savour the sights, sounds and aromas from over 60 pavilions representing over eighty-five cultures.  
Servus will also have their ‘Crazy Can’ game at the tent.  Test your throwing skills and see how well you can aim.  Knock all of the cans down and you will WIN a prize.
And don’t forget to drop by for your Servus reusable tote for all of your Farmers’ Market needs (Limited quantities).  

  

The Sprouts Program for kids is filled for the season, but families who missed out on registration can always access the Sprouts recipes online! Sprouts families are asked to participate in a study from University of Alberta. Participation in the study involves completing three short surveys over the next three months. Your participation in the the research study is voluntary, but much appreciated! For more information on the Sprouts Program and to see the Sprouts recipes for kids, click here.

The inflatable slide and bouncy castle will also be here this week, weather permitting.

We don't fail to entertain at the Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market! Check out this week's entertainers and buskers below. 

Players from the Freewill Shakespeare Festival will be performing staged sword fighting throughout the market, so get ready for some great action!

Cheerific will be on site this week wowing you as you shop, and our musical lineup includes a variety of SWEFM busker favourites Last but not least, balloon artists Jose and Russ and face painter Lady Dolphin will be joining us again this week, weather permitting.

Cherries and strawberries are ripe and ready for you to devour! Visit our all-star fruit vendors for the best tastes of summer. 

Red Apple B.C. Fruit is back again this week with their delicious B.C. apples, pears, and fresh berries.

Steve & Dan's B.C. Fruit will have lapin and rainier cherries, apricots, peaches, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, transparent apples and their dehydrated fruit, sparkling juice, and 100% apple juice.

AIG Produce will be at market this week, bringing fresh fruit and berries straight from B.C..

 

There's nothing like fresh local vegetables for summer salads and barbeques! Check out what our veggie vendors are bringing this week:

The Plot will be at market this week with herbs, lettuce mixes and preserves.
Dargatz Family Farm will be bringing spring vegetables, lettuce mixes, preserves, eggs, food plants, and tomatoes to market this week.

Holden Colony will be bringing a variety of fresh vegetables, including peppers, radishes, cucumbers and tomatoes, root vegetables, eggs, chickens, and delicious preserves.

S4 Greenhouses will be bringing their freshest tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and lettuce.

Riverbend Gardens is back this week with fresh vegetables from the field including peas, carrots, potatoes, swiss chard, beets, fennel, and more.

Our meat line-up has some old favourites and some new vendors to try: 

Sunworks Farm brings a variety of grass-fed and organic meats to market. Be sure to ask for a sample when checking out their stall, but be prepared to fall in love!

Jerky Jerky is back this week bringing his fantastic jerky in a variety of flavours. They offer samples, so be sure to give one a try! 

Our bakers are the best! There's no better way to get over the mid-week hump than a special treat from a local baker. 
 

Raspberry and Cocoa is back this week with their delightful croissants and baked goods. Warm them up in the oven when you get home for a to-die-for treat!
Celebrate, Gluten Free is the wonderful for those who avoid gluten. She always has a feature item or two, so be sure to stop by every week! 
Sweet Stuff will be stocked full with her adorable cupcakes. Her Oreo "cookies" are the ultimate indulgence after a long evening of walking the market!

Confetti Sweets will be back again with their delicious cookies. They have so many varieties you'll have to come back week after week to try them all!

Cafe O' Play's Little Crumbs is back this week with more of their hit nut-free baking. Try their Potato Chip Chocolate Chip cookie that's entered in our ingredient challenge this week!

Prairie Mill Baking Co. will have their fantastic locally-baked bread. If you're looking to satisfy a sweet tooth, their chocolate banana bread is to die for!

 

Want a quick and delicious take-home food item? We've got you covered!

Birds and Bees Winery is back at market this week with their fantastic meads and honey wines. 

Sara's Korean Kitchen will be at market this week with her delicious Korean foods. 

Melodi's Kitchen is back at SWEFM with their ever-popular Turkish foods and treats.

Superfood Station is back at market this week with their healthy treats and sodas made from fresh superfoods.

Long Lost Foods, our vegan ready-to-eat vendor, will be selling their delicious vegan zucchini chips, pizza pops, burger patties and more.

Cravings Gelato will be bringing their gelato in a variety of flavours. 

Fruits of Sherbrooke will be bringing their oh-so-popular preserves made from at least 60% rescued fruit in Edmonton neighbourhoods.

Mini Kitchen specializes in delicious Indian and Thai food. Her samosas are a favourite of ours!

The Mallow Fellow will be bringing their oh-so-soft, oh-so-perfect marshmallows to market in a variety of flavours. Our favourite is watermelon, so grab a package and share it with a friend!

Theo's Greek Kouzina bringing their well-loved Greek dips and treats to market this week.

The Violet Chocolate Company is back with their delicious specialty chocolate.

Simply Supper brings ready-to-eat meals to market to make your busy life easier. Try a sample of one of their ready-to-eat dinners!

 

No farmers' market visit is complete without dinner at one of our fantastic food trucks. Where will you eat this week? 

Yellowbird Cafe Truck is back from The Works festival with their fantastic Japanese food. They're a great option for a complete dinner when you're at market!

La Poutine will be serving their authentic and delicious poutine at market this week.

Knosh Catering is back with their unbelievably delicious U.K. comfort food. Try their Ploughman Jacket Baked Potato that's entered in our ingredient challenge this week!

Bully Food Truck is a SWEFM staple and will be offering their fantastic comfort food again this week. The mac and cheese is a favourite among SWEFM volunteers!

Fat Franks is back and will be ready to serve you their delicious hot dogs and smokies with all the fixings!

The Pink Kernel will be at market offering mini doughnuts, cotton candy and snow cones.

Original Canadian Kettle Corn is a vendor you can't skip at any farmers' market! Say hello and watch your popcorn be made fresh, right in front of you.

We have only the best artisans at SWEFM. Be sure to finish off your market experience with a great item for you or a friend!

Orange Avocado Jewelry by Sandra Paetsch is returning for the last time this summer to the SWEFM.  She will be bringing her NEW druzy heart pendant necklaces, bracelets and earrings as well as her mini pave bead necklaces. Druzy stones are characterized by clusters of minute quartz crystals formed on the surface of a host stone.  They sparkle in the sunlight and are sweet reminders of those you love.

Dazzling Designs is new to SWEFM and will be selling her lovely Indian-inspired clothing and jewelry.

Gypsy Bird is back at SWEFM this week with her gorgeous handmade jewelry made with found objects. 

The Owlery will be at market with her youthful and fun handmade jewelry. 

Ada's Soap Shop will be selling cold-processed soap along with lip balm, lavender flowers and more. 

Prairie Cedar Creations will be back with his beautiful cedar garden decor, cutting boards and more.

See you at market!

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Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/swefm.ca
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Summer Flower Salad

 

Salads can have a bad rap, but once you get past iceberg lettuce mix and bottled dressing, they can be delicious, fun to make and infinitely healthy!

This salad is meant to be played with based on what's available in your refrigerator and the flowers in your garden. Love celery? Add it! Have some lavender flowers? Throw them in! Be sure to have as many colours as possible, because more colours mean more phyto-nutrients and health benefits ready to be had from your salad. By adding a protein source like nuts or chicken breast and some bread crumbs or toasted pita, this salad can easily become a main dish on hot summer evenings where heating up the oven isn't an option.

We want you to make this salad your own! Add your favourite edible flowers and veggies found at SWEFM and post photos to Facebook and Twitter using #SWEFMSALAD! 

Summer Flower Salad

Get your hands dirty picking flowers for your salad!

ingredients
4-6 cups Mesclun salad mix
3 Carrots, chopped or grated
1/4 c. Green peppers, chopped
1/4 c. Fresh mint leaves, shredded
2 tbsp. Fresh dill, finely chopped
5 Cocktail tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup Edible flowers: try pansies, chive blossoms, borage, dames' rocket, roses (domestic or wild), dandelions, begonias, sunflowers, lilacs, fuchsias, violets, nasturtium or snapdragons.
1/2 Lemon, juiced
1-2 tbsp Olive oil
1-2 Cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp Sumac (you can find sumac at Bulk Barn in the spice aisle)
Salt and pepper to taste

directions
Tear salad greens and most of the flowers into bite-sized pieces and toss in a large salad bowl with the carrots, green peppers, mint, dill and tomatoes. Reserve a few flowers for garnish.


In a separate bowl, mix lemon juice and olive oil together by quickly beating with a fork. When the mixture is emulsified and is the desired acidity, add sumac, garlic, salt and pepper.

Pour dressing over salad, toss, and serve on individual plates. Garnish with remaining flowers and lightly season with coarse salt, if available. Enjoy!

where can you find ingredients at our market?

Locally-grown herbs and blossoms are available at The Plot.

• Dargatz Family Farm, Riverbend Gardens, The Plot and Holden Colony all carry carrots and beets at some point during the summer. This week, Riverbend Garden and Holden Colony will have these ingredients available. 
• The Plot sells Mesclun mix, and Holden Colony, Dargatz Family Farm and S4 Greenhouses all carry different varieties of lettuce to alter the recipe.
• The Plot and Riverbend Gardens sell dill. The Plot also carries mint and chives with chive blossoms.
• S4 Greenhouses and Holden Colony carry green peppers. 
• Dargatz Family Farm, Holden Colony and S4 Greenhouses all carry tomatoes of various sizes and colours. 

Contributed by Carley-Jane Stanton from her blog, The Northern Urbanites. Visit the original post here
Visit our website at http://www.swefm.ca

Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/swefm.ca

Fresh Sheet: July 9, 2014

Gorgeous weather deserves gorgeous food!

Join us WEDNESDAY in the Terwillegar Recreation Center Parking Lot from 4:30-7:30

Fresh vegetables are coming out of the fields, the sun is shining, and locally made ready-to-eat dinners are as appealing as ever on hot summer evenings. Market this week will be full of fresh healthy food, artisans with beautiful pieces, and treats to satisfy your sweet (and savoury) tooth.

For those of you looking for other ways to introduce healthy eating into your lifestyle, our Health Tours run every week. Stop by the info tent to talk to one of our nutrition guides who will answer any questions you may have and help you shop for healthier options. 

For market shopping tips, be sure to check out this page to ensure your market visit is everything it should be. And remember, please leave Fido at home- no dogs are allowed where food is being served!  

Our friends from Forgotten Favourites will be doing a cooking demonstration at the info tent this week! They'll be showing guests how to cook up a delicious salad that's perfect for the summer months: Szechuan Peanut Pasta Salad. To participate in the cooking demonstrations and try a sample of the salad, visit the info tent at 5:00, 5:45 or 6:30 pm. Be sure to save room in your shopping bag for a recipe book from Forgotten Favourites and the market ingredients to make the salad!

 

As your favourite community market, we do our best to connect you to your neighbours!

The Southwest Seniors' Association will be in our Community Tent this week, providing guests information about the excellent programs and activities available to seniors in Southwest Edmonton. The Southwest Seniors' Association is a great way to meet new friends, try new things, and learn more about what our city has to offer. If you're 55+, or if you have a friend looking for fun who is, stop by the Community Tent and say hello!

  

The Sprouts Program for kids is filled for the season, but families who missed out on registration can always access the Sprouts recipes online! Sprouts families are asked to participate in a study from University of Alberta. Participation in the study involves completing three short surveys over the next three months. Your participation in the the research study is voluntary, but much appreciated! For more information on the Sprouts Program and to see the Sprouts recipes for kids, click here.

The inflatable slide and bouncy castle will also be here this week, weather permitting.

We don't fail to entertain at the Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market! Check out this week's entertainers and buskers below. 

Cheerific will be on site this week wowing you as you shop, and our musical lineup includes a young band featuring Jesse and Willow, Matthew and Charlotte, Clinton Richardson along with Mykola Bilash and his acoustic Ukrainian band. Last but not least, balloon artists Jose and Russ and face painter Lady Dolphin will be joining us again this week, weather permitting.

Cherries and strawberries are ripe and ready for you to devour! Visit our all-star fruit vendors for the best tastes of summer. 

Red Apple B.C. Fruit is back again this week with their delicious B.C. apples, pears, and fresh berries.

Steve & Dan's B.C. Fruit will have lapin and rainier cherries, apricots, peaches, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, transparent apples and their dehydrated fruit, sparkling juice, and 100% apple juice.

AIG Produce will be at market this week, bringing fresh fruit and berries straight from B.C..

 

There's nothing like fresh local vegetables for summer salads and barbeques! Check out what our veggie vendors are bringing this week:

Dargatz Family Farm will be bringing spring vegetables and plants.

Holden Colony will be bringing a variety of fresh vegetables, including peppers, radishes, cucumbers and tomatoes, root vegetables, eggs, chickens, and delicious preserves.

S4 Greenhouses will be bringing their freshest tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and lettuce.

Riverbend Gardens is back this week with fresh vegetables from the field including peas, carrots, potatoes, swiss chard, beets, and more.

Our meat line-up has some old favourites and some new vendors to try: 

Sunworks Farm brings a variety of grass-fed and organic meats to market. Be sure to ask for a sample when checking out their stall, but be prepared to fall in love!

Jerky Jerky is back this week bringing his fantastic jerky in a variety of flavours. They offer samples, so be sure to give one a try! 
Skipper Otto's Community Supported Fishery is back this week with their excellent B.C. fish. Line up early, they're a popular vendor! 

Our bakers are the best! There's no better way to get over the mid-week hump than a special treat from a local baker. 
 

Raspberry and Cocoa is back this week with their delightful croissants and baked goods. Warm them up in the oven when you get home for a to-die-for treat!
Blue Rose Baking Co. is with us again this week and will be serving up her gorgeous vegan treats. Her cupcakes are not just a treat for the eyes, they taste amazing, too!
Celebrate, Gluten Free is the wonderful for those who avoid gluten. She always has a feature item or two, so be sure to stop by every week! 
Sweet Stuff will be stocked full with her adorable cupcakes. Her Oreo "cookies" are the ultimate indulgence after a long evening of walking the market!

Confetti Sweets will be back again with their delicious cookies. They have so many varieties you'll have to come back week after week to try them all!

Cafe O' Play's Little Crumbs is back this week with more of their hit nut-free baking. Try their Potato Chip Chocolate Chip cookie that's entered in our ingredient challenge this week!

Prairie Mill Baking Co. will have their fantastic locally-baked bread. If you're looking to satisfy a sweet tooth, their chocolate banana bread is to die for!

 

Want a quick and delicious take-home food item? We've got you covered!

Superfood Station is back at market this week with their healthy treats and sodas made from fresh superfoods.

Long Lost Foods, our vegan ready-to-eat vendor, will be selling their delicious vegan zucchini chips, pizza pops, burger patties and more.

Cravings Gelato will be bringing their gelato in a variety of flavours. 

Fruits of Sherbrooke will be bringing their oh-so-popular preserves made from at least 60% rescued fruit in Edmonton neighbourhoods.

Mini Kitchen specializes in delicious Indian and Thai food. Her samosas are a favourite of ours!

The Mallow Fellow will be bringing their oh-so-soft, oh-so-perfect marshmallows to market in a variety of flavours. Our favourite is watermelon, so grab a package and share it with a friend!

Theo's Greek Kouzina bringing their well-loved Greek dips and treats to market this week.

The Violet Chocolate Company is back with their delicious specialty chocolate.

Simply Supper brings ready-to-eat meals to market to make your busy life easier. Try a sample of one of their ready-to-eat dinners!

 

No farmers' market visit is complete without dinner at one of our fantastic food trucks. Where will you eat this week? 

Yellowbird Cafe Truck is back from The Works festival with their fantastic Japanese food. They're a great option for a complete dinner when you're at market!

Sailin' On Food Truck will be at market this week with their popular and creative vegan fare.

Knosh Catering is back with their unbelievably delicious U.K. comfort food. Try their Ploughman Jacket Baked Potato that's entered in our ingredient challenge this week!

Bully Food Truck is a SWEFM staple and will be offering their fantastic comfort food again this week. The mac and cheese is a favourite among SWEFM volunteers!

Fat Franks is back and will be ready to serve you their delicious hot dogs and smokies with all the fixings!

The Pink Kernel will be at market offering mini doughnuts, cotton candy and snow cones.

Original Canadian Kettle Corn is a vendor you can't skip at any farmers' market! Say hello and watch your popcorn be made fresh, right in front of you.

We have only the best artisans at SWEFM. Be sure to finish off your market experience with a great item for you or a friend!

Gypsy Bird is back at SWEFM this week with her gorgeous handmade jewelry made with found objects.

Hipbees will be at market this week with her fantastic beeswax-based hand and body products.   

Ada's Soap Shop will be selling cold-processed soap along with lip balm, lavender flowers and more.

Prairie Cedar Creations is joining us at SWEFM this week with his beautiful cedar garden decor, cutting boards and more.

See you at market!

Visit our website at http://www.swefm.ca
Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/swefm.ca
Write a review on TripAdvisor http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g154914-d6698177-Reviews-Southwest_Edmonton_Farmers_Market-Edmonton_Alberta.html

Vegetable Pink Lemonade

 

Who doesn't love an ice-cold pink lemonade on a hot summer afternoon? This week, we have a healthier version of this summer classic made without any added sugars and the healthy vitamins and phytonutrients found in your favourite market vegetables. The beets are high in folate and potassium which are great for the heart, and the carrots are high in beta-carotene and vitamin A to promote healthy eyes. It's the perfect (and healthy) way to refresh and recharge after a busy day in the sunshine!

If you have a juicer, you can make this refreshing recipe that's sure to be a hit with the whole family. To further sweeten the drink, blend the lemonade with strawberries, raspberries and ice to create a Pink Lemonade Smoothie.

Don't have a juicer? Toss some finely chopped beets and carrots into the blender for your next smoothie. You'll get the benefits of the vegetables without buying a juicer!

Vegetable Pink Lemonade

ingredients
3 baby beets, tops on
4-6 cups chopped carrots
3 stalks rhubarb (optional)
1 apple (optional)
1 lemon per 2 c. lemonade
Sparkling water (optional)

directions
Juice the baby beets, carrots and, if desired, rhubarb and apple into a measuring cup. Taste the base and sweeten by juicing more carrots or apple if desired. Reserve the pulp (you can freeze it in bags) to add to your next cake recipe... it makes it extra moist and adds healthy fibre!

Squeeze lemons into a pitcher, using 1 lemon for every 2 cups of finished lemonade.

Pour vegetable mix into pitcher, using 1/2 cup of mix for every 2 cups finished lemonade.

Top with sparkling or tap water and chill in the fridge. Garnish with a twist of lemon and enjoy!

where can you find ingredients at our market?

• Dargatz Family Farm, Riverbend Gardens, The Plot and Holden Colony all carry carrots and beets at some point during the summer. This week, Riverbend Garden and Holden Colony will have these ingredients available.



Riverbend Gardens grows beets and carrots to use in this recipe!

• Dargatz Family Farm sells rhubarb.
• Steve and Dan's, Red Apple, and AIG Produce all carry apples and pears, as well as berries if you'd like to blend the lemonade into a smoothie. 

Contributed by Carley-Jane Stanton from her blog, The Northern Urbanites. Visit the original post here.
Visit our website at http://www.swefm.ca

Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/swefm.ca

Fresh Sheet: July 2, 2014

Happy Canada Day. Support Canadian producers here!

Join us WEDNESDAY in the Terwillegar Recreation Center Parking Lot from 4:30-7:30

We hope you've enjoyed your Canada Day weekend activities! There's no better way to keep the patriotism going by supporting your local food producers. Canadian food tastes better AND helps the local economy, and there's no better way to buy Canadian food than at your community farmers' market!

For those of you looking for other ways to introduce healthy eating into your lifestyle, our Health Tours every week. Stop by the info tent to talk to one of our nutrition guides who will answer any questions you may have and help you shop for healthier options. 

For market shopping tips, be sure to check out this page to ensure your market visit is everything it should be. And remember, please leave Fido at home- no dogs are allowed where food is being served!  

Our vendors are competing for your votes this week in our Potato Ingredient Challenge! Vendors, including Little Crumbs Bake Shop, Knosh Catering, Riverbend Gardens and more will be featuring their best work featuring potatoes to fight for your vote. All votes will be entries into a draw to win a prize for the most popular item, so be sure to make your opinion count! Stop by the info tent to participate in the challenge and to enter the draw.

 

As your favourite community market, we do our best to connect you to your neighbours!

Premier Dave Hancock will be at the community tent this week to meet members of the community and answer any of your questions about the provincial government. It's a great opportunity to shake the Premier's hand, take a photo and learn more about what's going on at the Legislature! Stop by the community tent to say hello.

  

The Sprouts Program for kids is filled for the season, but families who missed out on registration can always access the Sprouts recipes online! Sprouts families will be contacted this week by researchers from the University of Alberta to complete a survey. Your participation in the the research study is voluntary, but much appreciated! For more information on the Sprouts Program and to see the Sprouts recipes for kids, click here.

The inflatable slide will also be here this week, weather permitting.

We don't fail to entertain at the Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market! Check out this week's entertainers and buskers below. 

Cheerific will be on site this week wowing you as you shop, and our musical lineup includes a young band featuring Jesse and Willow who are excited to debut at SWEFM, along with Brogan and his accordion. Last but not least, balloon artists Pretzel and Russ and face painter Lady Dolphin will be joining us again this week, weather permitting.

Cherries and strawberries are ripe and ready for you to devour! Visit our all-star fruit vendors for the best tastes of summer. 

Red Apple B.C. Fruit is back again this week with their delicious B.C. apples, pears, and fresh berries.

Steve & Dan's B.C. Fruit is joining us with their strawberries, cherries, winter apples, winter pears, hazelnuts, sparkling juice, 100% apple juice and dehydrated apples. Check out their oh-so-popular Sprouts cups for $2 (or a Sprouts token!). They're a great healthy alternative for a mid-market snack!

AIG Produce will be at market this week, bringing fresh fruit and berries straight from B.C..

 

There's nothing like fresh local vegetables for summer salads and barbeques! Check out what our veggie vendors are bringing this week:

The Plot will be joining us at market with mesclun mix, spinach, radishes, herbs along with her delicious wine jellies and a new green pepper jelly.
Dargatz Family Farm will be bringing spring vegetables and plants.

Holden Colony will be bringing a variety of fresh vegetables, including peppers, radishes, cucumbers and tomatoes, root vegetables, eggs, chickens, and delicious preserves.

S4 Greenhouses will be bringing their freshest tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and lettuce (along with those adorable $2 bags for our little Sprouts).

Riverbend Gardens is back this week with new potatoes and other fresh veggies including spinach, radishes, swiss chard and more. 

Our meat line-up has some old favourites and some new vendors to try: 

Sunworks Farm brings a variety of grass-fed and organic meats to market. Be sure to ask for a sample when checking out their stall, but be prepared to fall in love!

Jerky Jerky is back this week bringing his fantastic jerky in a variety of flavours. They offer samples, so be sure to give one a try!

Our bakers are the best! There's no better way to get over the mid-week hump than a special treat from a local baker. 
 

Raspberry and Cocoa is back this week with their delightful croissants and baked goods. Warm them up in the oven when you get home for a to-die-for treat!
Blue Rose Baking Co. is with us again this week and will be serving up her gorgeous vegan treats. Her cupcakes are not just a treat for the eyes, they taste amazing, too!
Celebrate, Gluten Free is the wonderful for those who avoid gluten. She always has a feature item or two, so be sure to stop by every week! 
Sweet Stuff will be stocked full with her adorable cupcakes. Her Oreo "cookies" are the ultimate indulgence after a long evening of walking the market!

Confetti Sweets will be back again with their delicious cookies. They have so many varieties you'll have to come back week after week to try them all!

Cafe O' Play's Little Crumbs is back this week with more of their hit nut-free baking. Try their Potato Chip Chocolate Chip cookie that's entered in our ingredient challenge this week!

Prairie Mill Baking Co. will have their fantastic locally-baked bread. If you're looking to satisfy a sweet tooth, their chocolate banana bread is to die for!

 

Want a quick and delicious take-home food item? We've got you covered!

Long Lost Foods, our vegan ready-to-eat vendor, will be selling their delicious vegan zucchini chips, pizza pops, burger patties and more.\

Cravings Gelato will be bringing their gelato in a variety of flavours. 

Fruits of Sherbrooke will be bringing their oh-so-popular preserves made from at least 60% rescued fruit in Edmonton neighbourhoods. Try their special this week: $1 off two jars of their exciting Hot Pepper Spread!

Mini Kitchen specializes in delicious Indian and Thai food. Her samosas are a favourite of ours!

The Mallow Fellow has the best treats for the long weekend... Can you say s'mores? Stop by and be sure to stock up on Canada Day-themed treats, too!

Theo's Greek Kouzina bringing their well-loved Greek dips and treats to market this week.

The Violet Chocolate Company is back with their delicious specialty chocolate.

Simply Supper brings ready-to-eat meals to market to make your busy life easier. This month, you can purchase a $20 gift card as your teacher tthank-you gift and Simply Supper will sweeten the deal by adding a menu planning pad, $5 off coupon and free gift wrapping. The $20 gift card can be used towards our Ready-2-Go meals ($20 buys one complete meal from our Ready-2-Go Freezer) or You Assemble Session in-store.

 

No farmers' market visit is complete without dinner at one of our fantastic food trucks. Where will you eat this week? 

Yellowbird Cafe Truck is back from The Works festival with their fantastic Japanese food. They're a great option for a complete dinner when you're at market!

La Poutine is joining us this week with their fantastic poutine. Step out of your poutine comfort zone this week and try one of their fun features... It's the Canadian thing to do!

Knosh Catering is back with their oh-so-popular U.K. comfort food. Try their Ploughman Jacket Baked Potato that's entered in our ingredient challenge this week!

Bully Food Truck is a SWEFM staple and will be offering their fantastic comfort food again this week. The mac and cheese is a favourite among SWEFM volunteers!

Fat Franks is back and will be ready to serve you their delicious hot dogs and smokies with all the fixings!

The Pink Kernel will be at market offering mini doughnuts, cotton candy and snow cones.

Original Canadian Kettle Corn is a vendor you can't skip at any farmers' market! Say hello and watch your popcorn be made fresh, right in front of you.

We have only the best artisans at SWEFM. Be sure to finish off your market experience with a great item for you or a friend!

Gypsy Bird is back at SWEFM this week with her gorgeous handmade jewelry made with found objects.

Ada's Soap Shop will be selling cold-processed soap along with lip balm, lavender flowers and more.

Prairie Cedar Creations is joining us at SWEFM this week with his beautiful cedar garden decor, cutting boards and more.

See you at market!

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