YOUR FARMERS’ MARKET GUIDE
Stock Up at These Spots and Support Healthy Practices by Jessica Rapp
F
ood markets are everywhere in Beijing, from designated tents to the footpath in front of your home. But when you go to grab for that vegetable, how do you know where it comes from? Here’s a guide of where to shop around town. There are
plenty of online options for local and organic produce too, but we say there’s something more satisfying about going in person – you can see the vegetables for yourself and ask questions. The next step suggested by organizers? Pay a visit to the farms.
VEG*N BASH For the organizers of this monthly market, environmental awareness is no joke – they insist you bring your own take-away containers and cutlery for getting in on the vegan and vegetarian food provided by farmers, restaurants and small business owners. If you forget, they have biodegradable, one-use utensils and containers for sale, or you just may need to wait until you get home to chow down. Aside from food, this market features green clothes and accessories, and household goods. Number of vendors: 15 We recommend: If you’re hankering for an exceptionally nutritious salad, try Western-style kale from the Hao Ge Farm in Tongzhou District. Contact: Check out their Weibo blog at blog.sina.com.cn/u/3314895873 for more information.
Below: Vegans can buy organic tofu-based meat lookalikes from San Hao Factory
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Canadian International School of Beijing, 38 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (136 8128 0119) 朝阳区亮马桥路38号
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September 2014