What's happening in Feb 2016

It has been quite the start to the year. We have held several workshops focused on cooking locally and getting ready to grow for Spring! It has been great to see a great response (and turnout) for our workshops - thank you to everyone for coming out! We hope to bring you more exciting workshops and hope that you also look at other food security/insecurity workshops around town....

Also as we head into February, we wish everyone a Gung Hey Fat Choi (Happy Chinese New Year). Certainly a time where food and culture is celebrated!

Oranges represent good fortune for Chinese New Year!
Plus they are tasty and healthy to eat!

 Korean Typical Meal - Feb 6, 2016

Join Yun Joo Lee as she guides you through a typical and delicious Korean meal of Heyn bap (steamed rice), Jap-chae (stir-fried sweet potato noodle), Kim- chi and Jjang-a-chi.

You will be guided step-by-step, learn about traditional dining customs and be immersed in a whole new culinary tradition! Please bring an apron and containers for leftovers.

Date: Saturday, February 6
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Hastings Community Centre (Kitchen), 3096 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Cost: $18.00 (Hastings Community Association Membership required with registration)

To attend: Register

Heal Your Body! : Indian food made vegan, raw, easy and fun! - Feb 9, 2016

Join Grandview Woodlands Food Connection and holistic chef and nutritionist Abby Sandhar, in an exploration and reinvention of traditional cuisine of Northern India. Yes, Indian food can be prepared in way that is free of excessive oily fats, excess salt and refined carbs- made raw, vegan and working with whole fresh ingredients, this cuisine can be detoxifying, healing and energizing!

You will leave with a belly full of warm goodness, tips for healthier meal planning and some unlocked recipes from the kitchen of The Flying Abneet !! Let’s love our bodies up with good nourishment!

Date: Tuesday February 9, 2016
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Britannia Community Centre, 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver
Cost: $25,00

To attend: Call 604-718-5800

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How will the World Eat in the Future? - Feb 11, 2016

Join award winning author, activist, and academic Raj Patel, presented by UBC Reads Sustainability, on February 11th, 2016 as Raj shares some of the best and most surprising innovations to address the future of food.

With stories from the world's poorest people - from Peru to Malawi, there's a great deal of innovation to help us imagine how the world can feed itself by 2050.

Date: Thursday February 11, 2016
Time: 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm
Location: UBC AMS Student Nest Great Hall (Live streaming will be available), 6133 University Blvd., Vancouver
Cost: $ 5.00

To attend: Purchase Tickets


Visit UBC Sustainability website for more information.

Valentine's Day Baking for Kids - Feb 14, 2016

Cedar Cottage Food Network presents a workshop where children will use and develop their literacy and teamwork skills to make fun holiday-related recipes. All supplies included.

Great for kids aged 4 to 8 years!

Date:  Sunday February 14, 2016
Time: 10: 00 am to 12:00 noon
Location: Trout Lake Community Centre Kitchen, 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Cost: $ 15.00

To attend: Purchase Tickets

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A Taste of Latin American – Pupusas - Feb 21, 2016

Join Grandview Woodlands Food Connection and discover Latin American cuisine - the Papusa!

Made from corn flour and shaped by hand, pupusas can be adapted to delight vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian and meat eaters alike. Participants will learn the basics and techniques on how to build a Pupusa from scratch with various fillings, along with special salsas and pickled veggies. You will have a chance to taste this delightful treat!

Bring your aprons and your palates and join Elizabeth Cruz, former owner and chef of El Cocal restaurant for 14 years who incorporates her El Salvadoran heritage into her cooking. It will be truly a tantalizing experience.

Date: Sunday February 21, 2016
Time: 2:00 pm -5:00 pm
Location: Britannia Community Centre, 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver
Cost: $30.00

To attend: Call 604-718-5800

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A Taste of Latin American – Chile Rellenos - Feb 28, 2016

Another great Grandview Woodland Food Connection workshop!

Originally from Mexico, the Chile Rellenos is a dish is enjoyed in many variations. Each Latin country has some twist on this delicious dish which is so versatile it can be enjoyed by vegans, vegetarians and meat lovers alike. We will focus on the Salvadoran version which tones down the spice so the sauce is the primary character!

Though most people opt for the canned version we will keep it traditional by making them from scratch! This casual dish is great in any setting.

Date: Sunday February 28, 2016
Time: 2:00 pm -5:00 pm
Location: Britannia Community Centre, 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver
Cost: $30.00

To attend: Call 604-718-5800

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New Westminster Market Day - Dec. 5 & 19


In New Westminster? Head up to 5th and Belmont to check out the Winter Farmers Market!

There will be up to 40 vendors offering fresh local produce, prepared foods and handmade crafts as well as delicious food trucks.

Saturday Feb 6 & 20, 2016
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
5th and Belmont Street, New Westminster 

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Richmond's Winter Market - Feb 7 & 21, 2016

The Cannery Farmers’ Market provides an opportunity for local food producers and artisans to showcase their products inside and outside our historic site. Our vendors have the “Make it, Bake it, Grow it, Catch it” philosophy. Only approved products that are made, baked, grown, raised, caught or harvested by approved B.C. vendors can be sold. Special information vendors and community partners along with entertainment enhance this fun market.

The Cannery Farmer's Market runs from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond in the community of Steveston.

Sunday Feb 7 & 21, 2016
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
12139 Fourth Avenue, Richmond

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Vancouver Winter Farmer's Market - Feb 6 & 20, 2016

Buy local! Visit the Vancouver Winter Farmer's Market every Saturday in February!
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
4601 Ontario Street, Vancouver

More information: http://markets.bcfarmersmarket.org/market/vancouver-winter-farmers-market

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What's Happening in January

Looking for something to pass the cloudy days or itching to learn something in the new year? We've collected a selection of events, classes, and workshops occurring month in Vancouver and Burnaby, so be sure to check them out!

Vancouver Winter Farmers' Market

Location: Nat Bailey Stadium, East Parking Lot (4601 Ontario Street / Vancouver - map)
Dates: November 3, 2012 to April 27, 2013 (Closed December 29)
Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday

Thought the start of winter meant the end of locally grown and made goodies?

Continuing from last month, the winter market hosts over 60 vendors -- nearly as many as the three main Vancouver summer markets combined! -- offers a range of foods, from local produce to homemade chocolate and maple treats.

In an effort to reduce plastic use at the market, please bring your own shopping bags.

For more information on the market, including transportation and parking at the site, please visit their website: http://www.eatlocal.org/

Fusion Kitchen Winter Classes

Location: Save On Meats (43 West Hastings Street / Vancouver - map)
Dates: January 11, 2013 to February 7, 2013 (see website for class times)
Cost: From $45 to $70 per person (plus processing fees)

Fusion Kitchen returned last month with a series of three classes, covering Hungarian, Romanian, and Pakistani dishes, all taught by recent immigrant women. Join them and discover a range of delicious sweet and savoury dishes.

For more information or to register, please visit the Eventbrite page: http://fusionkitchendecember.eventbrite.ca/

Yoghurt and Yoghurt Cheese

Location: Hastings Community Centre (3096 East Hastings / Vancouver - map)
Date: January 15, 2013, from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Cost: $8

Part of the Seasons of Food workshop series, instructor Ninna Snider will take you through the process of making yoghurt and yoghurt cheese in the comfort of your own home. It might seem overwhelming at first, but with a little practice, you could be making it at home on a regular basis.

For more information or to register, visit the Hastings Community Centre website: https://pbregister.vancouver.ca/

Note that child- and infant-minding are also available for this one-day class. Register early, because spots are limited.

Family Cooking

Location: Hastings Community Centre (3096 East Hastings / Vancouver - map)
Date: January 21, 2013, from 3:15 pm to 6:15 pm
Cost: $30

Join others in the kitchen for an afternoon to prepare your evening meal with other members of our community -- and go home with supper for up to six people! This workshop is part of the Seasons of Food series.

Sessions also take place on February 18, 2013 and March 11, 2013.

For more information or to register, visit the Hastings Community Centre website: https://pbregister.vancouver.ca/

Note that child- and infant-minding are also available for this one-day class. Register early, because spots are limited.

Apple Sauce

Location: Hastings Community Centre (3096 East Hastings / Vancouver - map)
Date: January 22, 2013, from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Cost: $8

Join instructor Melody Kurt for a morning of canning, and take home a jar or two of delicious apple sauce to share with your family. Participants will learn new skills on how to grow, prepare and preserve healthy food.

For more information or to register, visit the Hastings Community Centre website: https://pbregister.vancouver.ca/

Note that child- and infant-minding are also available for this one-day class. Register early, because spots are limited.

Botany for Gardeners

Location: Hastings Community Centre (3096 East Hastings / Vancouver - map)
Date: January 22, 2013, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: $35

Understanding the fascinating mechanisms of plant growth, reproduction and genetics will make you a better gardener. This course, taught by Grant Watson of Grant's Gourmet Gardens, emphasizes the behaviour of food producing plants. It is a recommended prerequisite for "Seed Saving and Basic Plant Breeding".

For more information or to register, visit the Hastings Community Centre website: https://pbregister.vancouver.ca/

The Book of Kale

Location: Burnaby Public Library, McGill Branch (4595 Albert Street / Burnaby - map)
Date: January 24, 2013, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost: Free

Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense greens out there, but many people don't know just how delicious it can be. Sharon Hannon, author of The Book of Kale, will be at McGill to talk about her book, answer questions, and sign copies of the book.

Books will be available for purchase at the event for $25.

The event is free, but space is limited. To register, visit the event website and click "Sign up for The Book of Kale" or call (604) 299-8955.

For more information, visit http://bpl.bc.ca/events/the-book-of-kale

Force of Nature

Location: Burnaby Public Library, McGill Branch (4595 Albert Street / Burnaby - map)
Date: January 31, 2013, from 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm
Cost: Free

Force of Nature is a documentary detailing David Suzuki's life, thoughts, and legacy, delivered in the style of "a last lecture", and touches on our relationships with the natural world and offers a message for sustainability and survival.

The event is free, but space is limited. To register, visit the event website and click "Sign up for Force of Nature" or call (604) 299-8955.