Culinary delights from the Winter Farmers' Market

I love buying local and organic, especially when it's delicious, and sold by folks as passionate about smart, tasty food as those at the Vancouver Winter Farmer's Market (http://www.eatlocal.org/).

We came home on Saturday with all the fixings for a gourmet Valentine's dinner centred around a delicious sablefish (black cod) which you couldn't spoil if you tried your hardest. We added a delicious cheese & garlic loaf, some delightful cheeses from Little Qualicum Cheeseworks (http://www.cheeseworks.ca/), a chocolate creme brulee, and a bottle of sparkling wine - and enjoyed a gorgeous Valentine's dinner for under $50. Add a dash of smugness about escaping taxi fares, and the night was priceless.

I heartily recommend the next Winter Farmer's Market being held on February 28th at Wise Hall (Victoria and Adanac). Here are a few of the other vendors we loved: Pacific Rim Mushrooms (http://www.pacrimmushrooms.com/), Ridgecrest Dairy (http://www.ridgecrestdairies.com/), TwoBie Creek Herb Farm (http://www.twobiecreek.com/) and Bean Boy Creations (amazing chipotle humous).

Enjoy, and help save the planet while you do!