Last Sunday my high school friends and I got together to cook dinner, which probably hasn't happened in well over 3 years. And the fact that we haven't all hung out since February is proof enough that we're just too busy these days.
That evening we enjoyed a roast beef, fresh roasted potatoes and vegetables, bacon-wrapped peppers, rye sourdough with garlic spread, spring greens, and red and white wine (note: my friends made me grilled salmon to eat instead). It was a team effort and was a delicious way to catch up and reminisce about our high school years and share what's changed since then.
But I can't help but share a little secret on why dinner tasted so good: everything was sourced locally. Miggy, our expert chef of a friend, suggested we buy everything at Granville Island Market. So we spent that afternoon picking fresh ingredients and neat little condiments to pair with our meal, and it made a world of a difference. And happy tummies all around.
While Granville Island isn't always within reach, I can't wait for most of the farmers markets to open up again for the Spring. It's something I'd like to keep in mind for future occasions, and to get in the habit of prepping healthy and local-friendly meals at home!
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