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appetite for art | by Sarah Hoberg & Jason Cyr Edgemont Village is more than a few shops slapped together in The Butcher, the Baker the Candlestick Maker that had a nice kick. while the Capilano Benny was made with salmon locks, and topped with a tangy dill hollandaise sauce and capers. I was a huge fan of the vegetarian scramble which was full of garden veggies and feta cheese and Jay preferred the Santa Fe scramble the middle of suburban North Vancouver. It is a community. An old-world charm exists here and it can be seen in the familiarity of the shop owners, the way they know all their customers by name, and in the way it brings people from nearby neighborhoods out, young & old, to meet their friends for coffee or grab what they need for dinner. Whether its' sushi, coffee, fine dining or art, this area has it all. Jason and I started off with a coffee from Delaney's which, judging by the crowd is the heart of the village. From there we walked over to Bel Art Gallery, owned by Beatrice and Stefan Schreiber. We liked the gallery and the art in it because it was approachable for anyone walking in off the street, regardless of their knowledge of art. Beatrice emphasized that art should be enjoyed by everyone and the result is a gallery that is unpretentious yet showcases a finely curated collection. The Cloth Shop across the street is a little quilting store that offers an inspirational palette of materials and over 30 workshops for beginner and advanced quilters. Across the village, 32 Books offers a wide variety of reading as well as several new workshops where you can learn how to knit scarves, mittens, & sweaters or make felted storybook slippers. Exhausted & hungry after so much window shopping, we decided to grab a bite to eat at The Bakehouse. Tucked away behind a screen of shrubs and hanging baskets on the southwest side of the village, the Bakehouse is so well hidden that if you blink, you'll likely miss it. Both successful businesspeople, owners Mike & Marion The hit of the morning was the stuffed apple pancake which was something we both agreed on. The pancake also came with a home cooked sausage. I found the flavor of the sausage a little too strong for my taste but Jason loved it. We also tried freshly squeezed lemonade, Tomato Basil quiche and a Turkey Pot Pie that wafted with the fragrance of fresh rosemary. The Bakehouse also makes a point of showcasing and supporting local art. While we were there, we were able to enjoy the work of Jacquie Manning. Jacquie's soft pastel works were charming; a great fit for the environment, and Jason particularly liked her watercolors. Marion and Mike are very supportive of art and artists and mentioned that artwork by local students has been shown here as well as work by other, well-known local artisans. The quaint atmosphere and homegrown charm of the McMasters and their establishment make the Bakehouse one of the Villages best kept secrets. With fall upon us and leaves turning to beautiful hues of red and gold, the village will celebrate their annual Harvest Festival on September 22nd, 2003., and what better excuse to come down and discover what Edgemont Village has to offer. McMaster were no strangers to hard work. They had always dreamed of owning their own little bakery once they'd retired, but while other people just talked about it, they actually did it. They started by remodeling the building at 1050 Queens Road and were ready for business...or were they? On Monday they opened the doors and on Tuesday there hung a sign that read, "We tested the water and burnt our toes, we'll open on Wednesday and see how it goes!" This sense of humor echoes the cheery & warm personalities of the McMaster's and since that day, they have worked out the kinks and become quite a popular little spot. The Bakehouse offers a cornucopia of freshly baked breads and pastries, homemade sandwiches, quiches and more, a comfort food heaven. We started off with the classic Eggs Benny, "with a twist". The Californian Benny featured a slice of avocado September | Octobi