I moved to the West End from Burnaby early this spring after beginning a new job downtown, and I have to admit, one of my favorite weekend activities throughout the summer has been to go to the farmer's market in Nelson Park on Saturday mornings (or sometimes early afternoons if it's been a late night). How wonderful it is having access to fresh from the farm produce and great locally made treats in the middle of one of Canada's largest cities is a luxury not lost on me.

One of my favorite stops at the market has not been a produce stand at all (although they are wonderful, of course!), but Maison Cote. You'll know it when you see the rows of sacs of flavoured salts, and the bottles of vinegars gleaming away. If you come in for a look, I assure you, you will be amazed by the variety and sheer drool factor.