Backyard Honey

October 18, 2011 Le Marché St. George

This is probably one of our most exciting and personal offerings of the season. As you may have noticed, Le Marché St. George houses a few hives (behind our garage). Mellissa Cartwright of Backyard Buzz has dropped off the first batch of honey from our very own hives. Each batch has a color and flavour unique to its area of cultivation; ours, for example, has a beautiful floral finish. Unfortunately, there is a limited quantity and they are going extremely fast, so move with haste if you don't want to miss out ($15.00 a pint).

Photography & Discourse | Luis Valdizon
Styling | Janaki Larsen

Thanksgiving Dinner

October 5, 2011 Le Marché St. George

Every holiday pales in comparison to Thanksgiving for Janaki Larsen, which is why Le Marché St. George is stocking a plethora of groceries and products to make your Thanksgiving dinner a memorable one. The Larsen family is going to host this years thanksgiving dinner this coming Sunday. I can't wait to document the festivities; I can already envision an evening of good people, better food, and wine flowing abundantly.

Photography & Discourse | Luis Valdizon
Styling | Patricia Larsen & Janaki Larsen

Chanterelles

October 4, 2011 Le Marché St. George

Every weekend for the last 10 years Simon and his wife have been picking mushrooms locally. This week they dropped off the most decadent golden chanterelles ($21.50 per pound). Next week they are bringing by white chanterelles, and that will be followed by porcini mushrooms. These mushrooms are a beautiful ingredient you will regret missing out on.

Photography & Discourse | Luis Valdizon
Styling | Patricia Larsen

Winter Cold Remedy

October 4, 2011 Le Marché St. George

Le Marché St. George is now making the perfect remedy for your fall/winter cold. The drink is a cold annihilating combination of hot water, fresh ginger, lemon, honey, hint of cayenne pepper ($2.50). Upon your request we will also add some wild oil of oregano to the tea ($3.00). Hedd Wyn Essentials' wild oil of oregano can also be purchased in our shop ($19.95).

Photography & Discourse | Luis Valdizon
Styling | Patricia Larsen

Spaghetti Al Nero Diseppia

September 27, 2011 Le Marché St. George

Le Marché St. George is stocking a beautiful squid ink spagetti, which is perfect for a quick fall dinner because all it takes is a handful of items. You'll need a good hard cheese, olive oil, garlic, onion, pepper, and of course a package of spaghetti al nero diseppia. We will be posting a menu inspiration based on this simple recipe soon.

Photography & Discourse | Luis Valdizon
Styling | Patricia Larsen

Fresh Produce N° 03

September 21, 2011 Le Marché St. George

This week Le Marché St. George is feauturing heirloom eggplant ($4.50lb), heirloom carrots ($2.95 per bunch), heirloom tomatoes ($1.55lb-$4.87lb), organic peaches and nectarines ($2.00). With the cold season coming in, I can't imagine anything more decadent than a side of our roasted heirloom carrots to compliment your next meal.

Photography & Discourse | Luis Valdizon
Food Styling | Patricia Larsen

Parisian Macarons

September 21, 2011 Le Marché St. George

These macarons, ladies and gentlemen, are the real deal. Made right here in Vancouver by macaron specialist Carly of Kitchening with Carly (who travelled to France to hone her craft) with the best all natural ingredients and yes that means no preservatives or artificial colours. Perfectly paired with our espresso based & tea drinks. They are a true delight!

Photography & Discourse | Luis Valdizon
Food Styling | Patricia Larsen

Italian Prune Plums

September 12, 2011 Le Marché St. George

We are currently stocking the most delicious Parson's Farm Italian Prune Plums at our shop. They are the quintessential country plums. Come by to pick some up and/or try our delicious Lavender Jam Italian Prune Plum tart while it lasts.

Photography & Discourse | Luis Valdizon

D. L. Jardines Barbecue & Hot Sauce

September 9, 2011 Le Marché St. George

The summer weather seems to be around for at least another weekend, which means maybe one last gathering over a grill for some of you. All summer Le Marché St. George has been stocking these delectable special edition Texan sauces by D. L. Jardines Barbecue. Taste the the flavour of Texan mesquite wood smoke with their Mesquite Barbeque Sauce ($5.75), the undeniable quality of the 5 Star Barbeque Sauce ($5.75), and give it all a little kick with the their Blazin' Saddle Habanero Pepper Sauce ($4.95). Our team loves them they are made with great ingredients and are mouth-watering experience you don't want to miss out on - great on beef, chicken, pork & fish.

Photography & Discourse | Luis Valdizon

Menu Inspiration: Sunflower Sprout Salad

September 5, 2011 Le Marché St. George

Le Marché St. George is currently carrying wonderfully diverse and satisfying sunflower sprouts. For this menu inspiration we decided on utilizing them uncooked in a simple salad that's full of flavour. The salad pictured above consists of red romaine leaves, sunflower sprouts, honeycrisp apples, raisins, goat cheese and is dressed in a mixture of olive oil, salt & vinegar. I remember Janaki telling me that the sprouts were delivered on bike weekly, which in my opinion lends a touch of magic to it all. Again, I can't wait to document the action for you sometime. For more information and menu ideas please visit My Urban Farm.

Photography & Discourse | Luis Valdizon