I wish I had my own veggie patch – and a green thumb too – but as it is the local farmers market is where I find out what’s in season and fresh from the ground. I love the idea of shortening the distance food travels from the earth to my table and I want to support Australian farmers growing beautiful food the right way – without chemicals. That’s why it’s disappointing that sellers at so many markets just seem to pick up their produce at the same international food terminals as the big grocers do.
For slow foodies and urbanites looking to make a connection with regional farmers and artisianal producers, the Sydney Sustainable Markets are the real deal. In an area known for hipsters and up-all-night party people, organic fruit and veg aren’t what you’d normally expect to find at Taylor Square first thing on a Saturday morning. But the village square atmosphere of the weekly markets brings out another side of the community by providing the perfect setting for a leisurely browse of all the ingredients and goodies on offer. It’s where I find inspiration for what to cook during the week. And as the weather warms, it’s the ideal place to stock up on picnic fare before catching an Oxford St. bus to Bondi.
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Sounds wonderful! Agreed I hate when farmers markets are just fruit and veg wholesalers – I love my local one where you shop from the farmer and his wife and they chat about the garlic almost being ready to harvest and but the most rustic beetroot and carrots!
Exactly! These little gems are kinda hard to find… but so worth it when you do! x
Totally agree with the sentiments here. With the proliferation of markets it requires extra work to find those stall holders who are actually growing the produce. I like that when I’m chatting to them about the produce and they start talking about it and the farm in an intimate way so you feel much more connected to your food.
i love farmer’s markets! all the fresh berries and veg, so good.
oh, and thanks for stopping by my blog with a lovely comment!
nice to ‘meet’ your blog too!
Gee… its been along slog… since 1986… that you folk are keen gives an oldish bloke new heart to continue. Danuta and I are just starting a new adventure of growing Herbs and medicinal propagations from our home garden… in the “state of art” tropical Orchid house… using natural cultural methods.. so come on.. smell the difference “”" herbally aromatic of course !!
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