I am part of two separate Farmer’s Markets. One is the local vancouver collection of markets and the other one is the Whistler Farmer’s Market. When we first moved to the west coast five years ago, I never imagined myself a s such a strong proponent of farmer’s markets. But now I can’t imagine where I would be without these communities.

Today we had our annual meeting and it was surely the first sign of the coming summer season. Old friends, and the wonderful smells of the market, fresh baked breads, fruits and if you want to eat well then come to a farmer’s market pot luck and you will eat like you’ve never eaten before. The smoked salmon was heavenly.

Joan and I presented a workshop on making the most of the market and it was well attended and a lot of fun to facilitate. It’s exciting to see so many new faces this season. There was almost a hum in the air and I could tell that I wasn’t the only one just aching for the season to start.

After the meeting Joan, Deb and I headed for Shaktea. So rather than yarn pictures…have a gander at these. Oh and this is all in the neighbourhood of the new studio.

My double chocolate pistachio cookie with Moroccan mint tea.

Deb’s cheesecake and London Fog tea.

And the most exquisite calla lily I have ever seen from the Flower Factory.

It was a long day, but the most invigorating I have had in a while. It’s almost here…sigh