Bakers Market, truly is a family
event. With free samples and free admission and ample parking surrounding, how
can you resist the urge not to go?
Initially, I was hesitate about taking my daughter Ava along for the trip because of all the treats, but the samples are the perfect size that she got to try a bit of everything and satisfied her sweet tooth. We left the decision making until the very end, which I might add, at that time she was too full to become whiny if we said no.
Initially, I was hesitate about taking my daughter Ava along for the trip because of all the treats, but the samples are the perfect size that she got to try a bit of everything and satisfied her sweet tooth. We left the decision making until the very end, which I might add, at that time she was too full to become whiny if we said no.
It becomes very clear, very
quickly that these vendors take alot of time and consideration into planning
the perfect treats to bring along to showcase everything that is special and
unique to them. The table displays, the sample choices, the banners, the
packaging is all skilfully selected to leave a lasting impressions.You must try...
The Lemon Square is the perfect texture, a not too sweet, not
to sour, lemon square! I also learned that they use BC butter, a small but very
significant detail, which creates a lasting impression and a taste that sticks
with you! I've been craving it every day since.
Cajeta is a delicious Mexican traditional caramel spread made with fresh
BC's Goat's Milk. Delicious, doesn't even begin to explain how truly good this
caramel sauce is, and I don't like caramel sauce but it is perfect; not too
sweet, not too thick, it melted perfectly. I can still taste the espresso
flavoured caramel sauce and really wish I would have grabbed a jar before I
left. Dairy and gluten free; and void of
all artificial ingredients, thickeners and preservative, this is truly what
caramel should ALWAYS taste like.
Heritage Canadian Bakery; Kelly Macgregor is a pastry chef, who has
such a knack for creating these delicious treats, snacks and breads, which
bring back the memories of home-cooked meals by mom, or holiday traditions with
the freshest of breads and the sweetest of treats.
Mama's Bakeshop has these incredible jars which contain all
your ingredients to make the most delicious cookies! How often do you see people baking with
oatmeal? Yes, it's done but it's not very common and her Oatmeal Chocolate Chip
cookies are moist, delicious and the perfect amount of chocolate. Did I mention that these Jars are the perfect
gift for the cookie lovers in your life?
Last but not least, J'adore Les Macarons; featuring the most
decadent and beautifully crafted Macarons. Connie was accepted and trained professionally in Paris attending one of
the most prestigious pastry schools, so when I say this woman knows her macarons,
trust her; she has put together these most aesthetically pleasing packaging, deliciously
crafted macarons with so many tempting and divine flavours. She is extremely proud of her time in Paris,
and it shows with her beautiful gift boxes donning a miniature Eiffel Tower.
These are the real deals, and one of her incredible gift boxes would surely win
you brownie points with the in-laws.
Those are just a few of my
highlights from the Bakers Market but thank goodness it's a weekly event
because you can fall in love with a different company each and every week. The
handmade goodies, the attention to detail, the care these vendors take into
planning what goodies, they will tempt you with again and again.
You do not want to miss the
chance to meet these Vendors, every last one of them, taste their craft and
most importantly shop small and support local!
Janette
Shearer is a Mommy Blogger for Vancity Mommy D, wife and mother to
two little girls 6 year old Ava and 5 month old Zoe. All Photos courtesy of
Janette Shearer. www.vancitymommyd.com
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