Winter Food Swap at the Hastings Park Farmers Market
Event Information
Description
The food swap is moving West for this event - this time we're holding a swap at the new Hastings Park Farmers Market trial which is happening at the PNE Fairgrounds. This is the perfect opportunity to open up your cupboards and find something delicious to add variety to your fall food supplies. Plus you can shop the market and find some goodies for your next batch of jam or dinner that night.
What
A food swap is an event where you trade your homemade, homegrown, and foraged creations with other participants. Taste. Talk. Have fun!
Who
We welcome everyone, as long as you bring something you made, grew, or foraged yourself. You must pre-register to attend. If you plan to bring a family member or friend who will be swapping their own foods, please register them separately. Kids and partners are welcome to attend with you - the swap space will be smallish - especially if it is raining so displays will need to be kept tight (please keep this in mind when planning).
When
Sunday, November 30, 11am - 12:30pm
Where
Hastings Park Farmers Market at the PNE - the market will be setup North of the Forum Building. Parking is available for the farmers market so if you're driving, enter at Gate 2 off Renfrew St and tell the attendant that you there for the farmers market and you'll be directed to free parking. There is also street parking on Hastings, either side of Refrew. Swapping will be happening under the big white tent in the middle of the market.
Cost
There is no fee for the swap. We appreciate donations to cover the costs of small stuff like pens and paper and nametags - we'll have a donation jar at the swap registration table. If you can offer to supply any of these supplies - get in touch!
What to bring
For a great primer on attending a food swap - visit this page on the Food Swap Network website
• Food to swap: All swap items must be homemade, homegrown, or foraged by you. Think pickles, preserves, baked goods, honey, granola, pasta, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices… but keep it to low risk foods (ie. no canned meat or homemade cheese)! Refer to this list of low risk foods if you have any questions about the type of food to bring.
Bring as little or as much as you like. We recommend at least 12 pieces total to be able to have the full swap experience. You can bring a bunch of one thing or multiples of a few different things. The possibilities are endless!
Keep in mind that swappers will be examining and picking up your goods, so be sure to package them in a way that protects the food and makes it clear the amounts you want to swap. When applicable, it is recommended that you include storage and shelf life information.
Package for presentation too! Ziploc bags are fine but fancy cello bags with ribbon may be what catches the eye of a prospective swapper. Show off your presentation skills by bringing a little creativity to the party!
Consider portion sizes. An entire cake will only have a few dance partners if most of the swappers bring jams and pickles. Consider portioning cookies into packages of 6 or 8 or 12 - rather than an entire batch.
Bring samples so people can taste before buying! Beverages will be provided - please bring a mug for tea. No sink is available in the room but washrooms are right next door for handwashing.
• Swap card: Bring one swap card for each different item you're swapping. For example, if you're bringing 5 jars of strawberry jam, 5 jars of apricot jam, and 10 bunches of rosemary, fill out 1 card for the strawberry jam, 1 card for the apricot jam, and 1 card for the rosemary. Fill out the top part only (Who, What, Notes).
Download swap cards here. (Best to complete them in advance - extras will be available on site)
• Release form: Please note that you will need to sign a release form in order to attend. Print, sign, and bring it with you to the swap.
You can download the release form here.
Don't forget to like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/foodswap.bby and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/foodswap_bby
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Roberta at frontburner@shaw.ca
The Honour Code
This is a community event; however, participants must pre-register, which means this event is operated as a private club.
In addition, all swap participants adhere to an honour code of using the highest cleanliness standards in their own kitchens and gardens to prepare their swap items. Swap participants must agree to the following terms before registering:
• By participating in this event, you are acknowledging that the food items being shared are not necessarily prepared in commercial kitchens or spaces inspected by any government agency.
• By participating in this event, you are also acknowledging that you will use the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in food preparation.
• By participating in this event, you assume all liability; specifically, you agree to not hold liable food swap hosts, swap venue owners/providers, or other swap participants.
