646852 Sun Aug 23 11:58:50 -0700 2009 8 57 Western Canada 0 4970247 I went out to the Bearspaw Market for the first time today. Not having been to other farmer's markets in town, I can't compare it to much. Prices were a bit higher than buying direct on the farm back home in Victoria, but not much. Not as high as I expected for Bearspaw! However, I was quite impressed with the quality of the produce and there were some good deals. I got two fair-sized bags of BC roma tomatoes for $2.50 each, two huge zucchini for $1 each and a head of orange cauliflower for $3.50 (I am envisioning that it is a cauliflower-cheese hybrid... I suspect I will be disappointed). I have a feeling I know how my Sunday morning will now be spent! However, I still can't bring myself to buy corn on the cob. In Victoria, I always bought it on the farm. I'm scared I'll buy it from a truck labelled "Taber Corn" and end up with corn from Guadalajara. Any tips? Sun Aug 23 11:58:50 -0700 2009 131149 Jetgirly 1 4970442 taber corn sellers must have a licence to sell taber corn as well as a document of authentication .heavy fines will follow fakes Sun Aug 23 13:25:23 -0700 2009 4970247 103494 howlin 2 4971328 I agree. To test freshness, pierce a kernel with your thumb nail. Juice should spray out. If it doesn't don't buy it. Sun Aug 23 19:47:14 -0700 2009 4970442 136670 sweeterpea 3 4971453 im wondering if that corn is even ready yet .crop is late because of a crappy spring Sun Aug 23 20:37:10 -0700 2009 4971328 103494 howlin 4 4971505 I've seen the Jensen trucks around town this weekend selling taber corn so I guess the corn must be ready. Sun Aug 23 21:03:05 -0700 2009 4971453 228839 miss.foodie 5 4972647 I just bought some from a Jensen truck in Airdrie on Sunday. They are absolutely delish! Very juicy and sweet. We didn't even put butter or seasoning on it. Just had them straight from the BBQ/out of the husk. YUM Mon Aug 24 09:35:01 -0700 2009 4971505 234943 josey124 1 4972653 It is a nice market. Did you try the sausages? They sell them on a bun or frozen to take home. Really good. My favorite is the Kobassa. Mon Aug 24 09:36:23 -0700 2009 4970247 234943 josey124 2 4973869 Alas, I am a vegetarian. :) Mon Aug 24 14:54:15 -0700 2009 4972653 131149 Jetgirly 3 4975379 oh ok. I used to be one :-) Tue Aug 25 06:54:39 -0700 2009 4973869 234943 josey124