VFM Spotlight: Nuez Milk serves up organic and tasty nutmilk

In this series, the Georgia Straight visits different vendors at the Vancouver Farmers Markets to learn about their business, products, and why they love being at the weekly markets.

Vendor Profile: Nuez Milk owned by Lauren Elbe.

What do you sell? Fresh-made organic and additive-free nutmilks. 

How did you get into your business? I started getting super into nutrition about four years ago, and began making everything I ate from scratch, and wanted to share high-quality foods with others. I thought about becoming a nutritionist, but I saw a gap in the market for high-quality nutmilks and decided to start Nuez. It has been a super fun, crazy ride, and I am opening up new accounts almost every week right now!  

What’s your specialty? Barista Blend Almond, the nutmilk I supply to Elysian Cafe, 33 Acres, and Nectar Juicery around town, is probably what I am best known for!

Favourite item you sell? My absolute favourite milks are the ones I can get creative with and use local ingredients in. My Lavender Honey Vanilla Almond made with Saanich organic lavender and local honey is one of my most magical blends. I went to their farm this spring to pick up my order and found out the farmer is also a peacock breeder, so there were a zillion beautiful birds walking around the farm! 

Favourite thing about the city’s farmers markets? I love how market-goers can get connected to a sense of "here-ness" and "now-ness" through our local culture, ecology, and seasons. Each time you go to a market you will see new things based on the time of year or what the producers choose to make and are inspired by. It’s so exciting!