In a time where people are constantly rushing due to busy schedules and busy lives, many of us (including myself) don’t take pause to wonder where our food comes from. Rushing in and out of a traditional supermarket, we rush to get things to make meals for the week and many times we don’t consider where these things come from. As I walk through many of the aisles, I see countless examples of California grown produce being featured while locally grown produce is not available. While I don’t want this blog to come off preachy, there is something to be said for knowing where our food comes from. Enter the Evergreen Brickworks Market in Toronto. The Brickworks goes beyond just getting food for the week; it is truly a shopping experience. As you meet some of the vendors who stand by the food that they work tirelessly to make, you can’t help but be inspired. This inspiration only takes one so far as the food truly speaks for itself. This one time outing has become a Saturday morning tradition and I will walk you through some of my very favorite things to do whilst at the market. Step 1: Everyone needs Energy! Like any good adventure, one needs fuel to help them go. Luckily, one of the vendors makes one of the best breakfast sandwiches known to mankind. This sandwich is housed on a very delicious ciabatta bun, pesto, basil leaves, tomato, Applewood Smoked bacon, free run eggs and cheddar cheese. It is truly something to experience! I was so busy sampling and taking pictures that they didn’t even realize that I had not payed. I quickly returned to the scene of the crime to rectify the situation. They also provide some wonderful homemade waffles that will make you weak at the knees and coming back for more! Step 2: Get some Fresh Produce The produce is probably one of my favorite parts of the trip. All of this local produce is absolutely fantastic, almost as if nature was creating art. All of these farmers are truly artisans as they paint their canvas with beautiful produce of all shapes and colors. Some of my favorites include the BizJak Farms Apple stand. I have a soft spot for apple farmers as my grandpa was one and I spent many a summer picking apples. The second is Everdale farms. My brother in-law’s girlfriend actually works for this farm and has excellent produce and value for your dollar. Step 2: Get Garnishes and Desert: Now that you have all of the raw materials to make some great dishes, it never hurts to get...
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