Karen Brandson : Wyndson Farm

We live on a hobby farm in the Bradner area of Abbotsford.  From a young child, I have always loved to make things.  I started selling my items at the Mt. Lehman Country Market 11 years ago, and was involved for many years in the operation of that market.  I am currently a vendor at the Abbotsford (Saturday) and White Rock (Sunday) Farmers' markets, and have been a director in both organizations. I offer for sale a wide variety of jams and jellies, many made with our own, naturally produced fruit.  I also have a large display of sewn items, including heavy-duty shopping or book bags, as well as aprons, tea coasies, and bibs.  I grow flowers, which are sold in arranged bunches, and also sell herbs, particularly basil, as well as salad greens and arugula.  Any extra produce or fruit from our garden is brought to the market, including plums, apples pears and potatoes.  Look for our wild blackberries (not roadside!) in August. 

We produce Organic goat cheese, milk and yogurt from our own herd.

Included in the line-up of products are four flavours of soft cheese, six

varieties of hard cheese including an award winning blue cheese.

Goat's Pride is a regular at the Abbotsford Farm and Country Market and our

products can be found at better food stores around the Fraser Valley.  Of

course, customers are welcome at our on-farm store at 30854 Olund Road, in the Mount Lehman area.  Visit our website for current hours of operation.  

Robert (Mac) Macdonald : Big Mac's Gourmet Specialties

I've had a lifelong interest in hot, spicy foods.  I started growing my own peppers about 6 years ago, am now growing up to 20 varieties of hot peppers.  I enjoy working in my garden and seeing the results go into my jams, jellies and sauces.  About 4 years ago, I started with a hot pepper jam; giving it to family and friends.  They loved it, and encouraged me to produce more, try different combinations,  and here I am today.  Looking forward to meeting people and selling at the market.

Three years ago Leah bought Mike a single beehive as a 'hobby' for a birthday present. That was the beginning of "valley gold bee co." Since then they have grown to over fifty hives, which are kept in Mission and Abbotsford. Mike is the "beekeeper" and Leah prefers the jarring and candle making end of the business. They produce a number of varieties of honey, depending on the nectar source, including clover, blueberry, blackberry, and wildflower. They also sell bee pollen and pure beeswax candles. They provide honeybee swarm removal, as well as pollination services for local farmers. They often bring a display hive to the market where you can view the bees and queen hard at work through glass. Farm fresh honey has a wide variety of health benefits and is great for baking, sweetening tea and spreading on toast!

Andy Miller : Gesundheit Bakery

I was born in Goeppingen, Germany and raised for the first ten years in the small town of Oberwalden. My parents had a small farm there and we grew up learning about hard work at an early age. I remember spending lots of time at German Farmers Markets. My dad had stands at a large number of markets selling bread. My grandmother used to sell homemade jams and canned meats and took me along. In 1983 we came to Canada and eventually my dad started his first bakery in Lac La Hache BC. This is where I learned to bake the breads that I now sell at the Abbotsford Farm and Country Market.  With 20 years of experience, I can safely say that I know a little bit about the breads I sell. All of our breads are made with no preservatives, fat, sugar or oils. We use a well controlled rye sourdough for most of our breads which, along with our unique recipes, makes our breads second to none. Try one of our many varieties this Saturday at the Abbotsford Farm and Country Market.

Fort Langley offers a variety of breads, dinner and sweet buns, muffins, cookies, fruit pies, and pastries. In the booth you will also find Country Style Sausage Rolls, both beef and pork as well as a cheese and veggie roll. And if you are early enough, you will be able to grab one of our ever-popular Eccles cakes.

#6 – 9110 Glover Road, Fort Langley

 web site: www.fortlangley-bakery.com  

e-mail: info@fortlangley-bakery.com