The Trinity Bellwoods Farmers Market

This afternoon I wandered over to the Trinity Bellwoods Farmers Market, which is held at the top north-west corner of Trinity Bellwoods Park at Dundas and Shaw. The market is open from 3pm-7pm every Tuesday until October 31.

There was a wide variety of farmers, wineries and fresh food to eat available. Here are a few.

Aldergrove Farm.

 Matz Fruit Barn.

Sweet Gale Gardens.

 Twin Creeks Organic Farm.

I bought some Mimolette, which is an aged Water Buffalo Cheese originally made from cow's milk in northern France, from Monforte Dairy.  I've had their Mimolette before and it's fabulous!

I also came home with a small bag of fresh casarecce pasta from Alimentari Foods. Pesto pasta for supper tomorrow night!

Trinity Bellwoods is a nice farmers market with lots of variety and has the advantage of being set up in the shade. It's worth checking out.

A Visit to the Trinity Bellwood Flea

This morning Teena and I walked to the Great Hall for the Trinity Bellwoods Flea.

We are a monthly curated local shopping event that allows vendors to sell locally and shoppers to buy locally. We strive to a have a good mix of everything and something for everyone. We focus heavily on diversity. Our goal is to connect local shoppers with Toronto's best and on trend fashion, vintage, handmade, home decor and food vendors. Hosting a curated collection of 40+ vendors and artisans each month. We are sure whatever it is you're looking for can be found locally at The Trinity Bellwoods Flea.

We have been here before and walked away with purchases.

Most vendors are downstairs but the upstairs has a dozen or more.

Just inside the entrance was Malty and Hoppy Delicacy. They make jams. chocolate and glazed nuts all from local craft beer companies.

Yes, I bought some jams and will be writing about them and the company this week.

Some views of the market.

I almost bought the miniature vase magnets from this booth. Maybe another time.

It's a fun little market with lots of variety and worth checking out.

Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers Market

Today I was at the Dufferin Mall and when I came out, I found that across the street was the Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers Market.

It runs from 3pm to 7pm every Thursday year round. I was hoping to find some excellent cheese but that seemed to be the one thing they did not have. Here are some shots of the produce available today.

Not only can you buy vegetables but there are a half dozen or more organic food vendors if you are hungry. If you're in the area, it's a market worth checking out.

The Trinity Bellwoods Flea

The Trinity Bellwoods Flea is a local market that operates out of the Great Hall which is in our neighborhood.

We are a monthly curated local shopping event that allows vendors to sell locally and shoppers to buy locally. We strive to a have a good mix of everything and something for everyone. We focus heavily on diversity. Our goal is to connect local shoppers with Toronto's best and on trend fashion, vintage, handmade, home decor and food vendors. Hosting a curated collection of 40+ vendors and artisans each month. We are sure whatever it is you're looking for can be found locally at The Trinity Bellwoods Flea.

For some reason, this is my first visit. I don't know why as I believe in supporting local. There are some vendors outside and many more inside.

Teena and I tried samples from Salty Paloma. They make different flavours of glass rim salt for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. We tried ours with lemonade and it was quite tasty.

Lucy Pelletier was selling unique ceramics that could be used for candle holders or, as she said, egg cups. Great idea!

OK, I didn't see the dogs in the scarves behind the baskets, just the baskets, so you can excuse me for assuming the bow ties were for people, not dogs. In my defence, the owner of Lucky Dog did say that she has modified them for people in the past.

I was too full to try the macarons.

Teena bought some sauces from Nerpy's Nice it Up.

This is my favorite stand of the day.

I love cacti and Home Body Collective had some great ones that came with very creative vases.

In fact, I liked it so much, I came home with this one.

The market runs monthly and I'll be sure to head up for the next one.