It’s Farmers’ Market Season Again!
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
Since the start of the outdoor farmers’ market season, Josh, Ella and I have a new Saturday morning routine – we head down to Brick Works Farmers’ Market for some shopping and tasty treats.
Even though it’s still early in the season, the market was already bustling with activities. Farmers selling asparagus, rhubarb (you gotta get there early), wild leek and baby greens; vendors selling organic and heirloom seedlings, specialty cheese, baked goods, handmade chocolates and delicious prepared foods; there were also workshops, live music and activities for kids. It was so nice to be shopping in an open air market, visiting the different vendors and sampling all the goodies.
We had a late start last week and didn’t get to the market until 11. Unfortunately, most of the spring produce were sold out by then. So we just bought some bread from St John’s Bakery and a tomato seedling (red zebra, red with yellow stripes), just in case it doesn’t work out with our own seedlings.
To cure our rumbling tummies, we bought burritos from two different vendors for a taste test: the ultimate breakfast burrito vs. the chorizo burrito. They were both freshly made and stuffed with scrumptious toppings. Josh and I thought they were both delicious. The ultimate breakfast burrito was lighter and zestier; the chorizo burrito was hearty and more substantial. Ella preferred the chorizo burrito, she kept asking for more.
Starting next week, there’ll be a $5 charge for parking at the Brick Works , so I don’t think we’ll be visiting every week anymore. While they do offer a shuttle service from Davisville station and Broadview station, it’s too much trouble when you’re traveling with a one year old.
Here’s a list of farmers’ markets in Toronto (most of them are in our searchable database , we’ll be adding the search criteria “day of the week” soon):
Mondays
Tuesdays
East York Farmers Market
MyMarket SickKids
Trinity Bellwoods Farmers Market
Wednesdays
MyMarket Bloor-Borden
Thursdays
Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers Market
Metro Hall Farmers Market
MyMarket East Lynn Park
Fridays
Birchcliff Village Farmers Market
High Park Organic Farmers Market
Saturdays
Farmers Organic Market
Etobicoke Farmers Market
High Park Organic Farmers Market
Weston Village Farmers Market
Sundays
Distillery Farmers Market
High Park Organic Farmers Market