PEAK OF THE MARKET
For more than 80 years, Peak of the Market has connected Canadian families with the farmers who feed them.
The vegetables themselves seem almost to tell their own story. Cucumbers, cool and refreshing, feel as though they were designed for hot prairie days. Zucchini, humble yet versatile, shows up on grills, in salads and baked into breads that mark the season. Cabbage, with its layered leaves, speaks to both history and nourishment, while peppers bring brightness and a hint of excitement to the harvest. Some jalapeños offer a playful kick, while others are gentler, reminding us that no two vegetables are quite the same. And then there’s kohlrabi, a vegetable that often surprises newcomers with its crisp texture and mild, peppery bite. For many, it’s the taste of discovery, a reminder that local farms are always offering something new to try. What makes these crops especially meaningful is not just their flavour or nutrition but their place in the Canadian food story. When we choose to eat local vegetables, we shorten the distance from field to plate. That means better freshness and taste, fewer environmental impacts and more support for the farming families who work tirelessly in all seasons. It’s a decision that keeps food dollars in our communities while preserving a way of life that has sustained prairie families for generations.
10 SAVOUR MANITOBA | FALL 25
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