Christmas at the Market

Yesterday was a the first of our holiday themed markets and the selection was fantastaic! Here are a few photos to help entice you to the December 3rd market, the last of 2011.

Stocking Stuffers by Em's Gems
Classic Vanilla Rolled Cookies drizzled with White Callebaut Chocolate

Ginger Brownies by T Treats
A great twist on gingerbreat and brownies!

Queen Bee's Almon Nougat was a huge hit!

Can you really go wrong with peppermint and chocoalte?
This cupcake from Heather & Hunny was to die for!










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Christmas Markets

Don't have enough time to do your own Christmas baking? Let us help you out. We're gearing up for the holidays! The November 25th and December 3rd market will feature Christmas and other holiday treats. Shortbread, egg nog inspired cupcakes, the list is endless. Stop by between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm to purchase baked stocking stuffers, desserts, gifts or simply a treat for yourself.

Here is a sneak-peek at what Em's Gems will be offering:

Also, don't forget that we're collecting non-perishable food for SHARE Society. Bring a minimum of 3 items of non-perishable food and you can enter to win a basket of treats donated by the bakers.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday. Want to check in on the latest and greatest going-ons? Visit our Facebook Page

November 12 Baker's Market

The next Baker's Community Market is just under a week away and promises to be a great one. We've got an excellent line up inlcuding a number of new vendors, some returning vendors from the summer and of course our featured vendors, each with their own unique products.

Again, we are running a draw to raise food for SHARE Society, our local food bank. If you'd like to win a basket of treats donated by the vendors simply bring 3 items of non-perishable food and you can enter to win.

Now, the details you all want to know.... the vendors!

Heather & Hunny Cupcakes
Em's Gems - treats for tea and more
Dream Pastries by Olga
La Gaoia Events
Queen Bee Patisserie
Hearth & Larder
Sweet Butterfly
Colony Farm Pies
Queen Margaret Shortbread
Yvonne Willems - traditional Dutch baking

See you Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam.

First 2 Fall Markets

Well, we've been back for the first two Fall Baker's Community Markets and we're gaining momentum. We are adding vendors and offering a pretty spectacular variety of sweets and treats. Here are a few photos to remind you, if you were there, or tempt you if you're planning on visiting us in November or December!

~ Lemon & Lavender Shortbread by Em's Gems

~ Pumpkin Pecan Mini Cakes by Em's Gems

~ Cake Pop Buffet by Heather and Hunny

~ Coffee and Tea by Handworks Coffee Studio

As well as offering fabulous treats we are also trying to raise food for our local food bank, SHARE Society. Please remember to bring 3 items of non-perishable food as a donation. In return, you will have the chance to win a basket of goodies donated by the bakers. This draw will take place after each market. 

Items to consider donating include: canned fruit, canned or dried beans, canned fish, pasta, tomato sauce, canned vegetables, Ensure (or other high protein drinks) and rice.

Our next market is November 12 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Get there early before your favourites are sold out. And grab a coffee while you're there!

Saturday, October 8

The second Fall Market is happening this Saturday, just in time for you to pick up your favourite fall treat for Thanksgiving dinner. We've got another great set of vendors lined up, and a few are offering specials. We've also got a few new additions to this week's market: Colony Farm Pies and France Gourmande.

Em's Gems - 3 packages of Shortbread for $15
Heather and Hunny - 5 cakepops for $5
Dream Pastries by Olga
La Gioia Events
Handworks Coffee Studio
Colony Farm Pies
France Gourmande

Food Drive

Don't forget that when you come to the Market you can win a basket of goodies donated by our talented bakers. Just bring 3 items of non-perishable food and you'll be entered! All donations go to SHARE Society.

See you Saturday at Evergreen Cultural Centre, rain or shine (remember, we're inside so the weather doesn't matter)!

Treats for October 1

We've got a great line up of talented local bakers for the Fall Market. Some bakers will be at every market while others are only at a select few dates. Don't miss you favourites!

Here's a list of who will be at the October 1 Market:

Featured Vendors
Em's Gems - http://www.emsgems.ca/
Heather & Hunny - http://www.heatherandhunny.com/
Dream Patries by Olga - http://dreampastriesbyolga.com/
La Gioia Events - http://www.lagioiaevents.ca/
Handworks Coffee Studio - http://www.handworkscoffeestudio.com/

Daily Vendors
Hearth & Larder - http://hearthandlarder.blogspot.com/

Volunteers

We're looking for 1-2 volunteers for each market date to help with welcoming guests and collecting food donations. If you would be interested in helping us out, please email emily@emsgems.ca.

Coffee!

What goes better with sweets and treats on a chilly day than a deliciously crafted cup of coffee? Well, you're in luck. The newest Featured Vendor for the Market is none other than Handworks Coffee...



Mas Fujinaga has extensive experince crafting coffee, both here in North America and in Japan. He uses Japanese methods to brew both hot and cold coffees. Indulge in a cup of java as you peruse the variety of baked goods.

www.handworkscoffeestudio.com

More Featured Vendors

La Gioia Events

OK, first of all, it's pronounced joy-ah. Now we've got the name down let's get on to the good stuff. Maria and Rena are a new addition to the fall markets and we are super excited to have them join us. One of their specialties is Giambelone, a traditional Italian bundt cake. They also create other sweets including cakepops, decorated sugar cookies and cupcakes. Check out La Gioia Events on-line before you stop by to visit them in person!

http://www.lagioiaevents.ca/


Dream Pastries

Olga is returning to the Baker's Market this fall. She is originally from Uruguay and makes delicious treats that reflect her heritage as well as delicate European pastries. Stop by to pick up some of her alfahores, brownies and more!

A few of our featured vendors

Here's a peak at some of the vendors that will be at the market each week...

Heather and Hunny

Heather was a vendor at the Summer market and is returning for the Fall. She makes beautiful and unique cakes, cupcakes and many other delicious and exciting creations. She will also be our resident provider of vegan products!

http://www.heatherandhunny.com/

Em's Gems - treats for tea and more

Emily was a vendor at the Summer market and is back again for the Fall. Check out Em's Gems for bundt cakes, loaves and cookies made with local, organic and free range ingredients. Flavours are seasonal so come by often!

http://www.emsgems.ca/



More information to come as well as features on vendors with limited dates. Stay tuned so that you don't miss your favourite baker!

SHARE

Chances are that if you visit the Tri-Cities Baker's Community Market you love food. You love making it, experimenting with it, shopping for new and unique products or simply eating it. We are very lucky to be able to have not only access to food, but the ability to choose what we eat and be creative with it. Unfortunately this is not the case for many people both around the world, take the famine in Africa, and here in our own community.

Sustainable production of food and food security are issues that I love learning about and supporting. I am thrilled to be sharing with you that the Market is now helping to make a difference in creating access to food in our own community: we are sponsoring SHARE Society, the local food bank.

How exactly will this work? If you visited the Market over the summer you may have entered the draw to win a basked filled with treats made by our talented vendors. This draw will continue but we ask that you please bring 3 items of non-perishable food in order the enter the draw. Items that are most needed include canned fruit and vegetables, pasta and rice, Ensure or other protein drinks, cereal and juice.

See you soon at the first Market; don't forget your 3 item of non-perishable food!

Are you a baker?

Do you love to create in the kitchen? Have a special dish that friends and family rave about? There is still space for vendors at the Fall and Christmas market dates for bakers and kitchen crafties who make unique and delicious items.

If you are interested contact Emily at emily@emsgems.ca for more information.

Welcome, Again

Welcome to the new home of the Tri-Cities Baker's Community Market! We are all excited to be back for fall and winter market dates and busy testing out and perfecting products. Check back frequently for updates on market activities and which vendors you can expect to see.