Good Living Growers' Markets

Baby shimeji mushrooms

Last month I missed the Good Living Growers' Markets for the first time in 2006: it was a very sad realisation indeed.

So I was determined not to miss this month's one, which was happily bathed in glorious yellow sunshine. It was t-shirt and shorts weather, more akin to summer than the second calendar day of spring.

I went a little crazy with the photos this month. Perhaps absence does make the heart grow fonder...

Double smoked pancetta

Rowan Farm jams

Valencia oranges

Sparkling juices from Parkers Organics

Blood orange juice
(breakfast)

King Edward potatoes

Spunta potatoes

potato sign

No more potatoes

Ahhh seasonal produce. What a novel concept!

Golden beets

These golden beets looked gorgeous.

Fresh egg linguini pasta from Pastabilities

Dutch carrots

Persian baby figs

Goji berries

Lemon curd, Seville marmalade and passionfruit curd

Wagyu beef pies

Live mussels

Cheeses from Formaggi Ocello

Gruyere cheese

Cheese covered with dried grapes

I've tried this once before. It had a beautiful sharp tangy flavour, but at $100/kg it was a rare treat.

Reggiano

Cheese covered with hay

Cheese covered with vine leaves

And yet more cheese

Tasty lamb ahead

Mushroom stall all sold and gone by 10am

DIY cupcakes from Whisk and Pin

With the current cupcake craze at fever pitch, Whisk and Pin's latest addition to their range is a cupcake mix which comes complete with icing mixture and flower decorations.

Blue cheeses from Simon Johnson

I was drooling at the sight of the Papillon roquefort at the rear left (and by the way, the Providores' Market in Alexandria sells Roquefort for $70/kg compared to $90/kg at David Jones Food Hall).

Chilcotin raspberry jam from Anne Jam $7.00 or 3 for $18.00

After sampling the Chilcotin raspberry jam for months, I finally succumbed to some jammy goodness. Made from organic raspberries, it's a pure jam of 60% fruit and 40% sugar. Berry bits are aplenty and the taste is pure raspberry sweetness. I've been having it on toast; it was divine on thick farmers yoghurt too.

Lilies

Lavender

Good Living Growers' Market
7.00am - 11.00am on the first Saturday of every month
Pyrmont Bay Park, Pyrmont (opposite Star City Casino), Sydney

Related GrabYourFork posts:
Good Living Growers' Market 2006: July ¦ June ¦ May ¦ April ¦ March ¦ February
Good Living Growers' Market 2005: November ¦ October ¦ September ¦ August ¦ July ¦ April ¦ March ¦ February

12 Comments:

At 9/04/2006 12:33 am, thanh7580 said…

So many wonderful delights. Wagyu beef pies sound good. Did it taste any different to regular pies Helen?
At 9/04/2006 9:21 am, Anonymous said…

Wow, your pictures are great. The cheeses look especially delicious.
At 9/04/2006 10:11 am, deborah said…

looks fabulous helen! the cheese looks really good.

sorry i couldn't make it... headache was with me the whole weekend :(
At 9/04/2006 10:56 am, Julia said…

I finally made it! Blogged about it too! Incredible markets, I've penned them in my diary for the rest of the year.
At 9/04/2006 12:44 pm, Anonymous said…

Yummy..!! everything looks so delicious..!!
At 9/04/2006 12:58 pm, PiCkLeS said…

haha you managed to suprise me this time! I was too busy trying to get a shot of the big doggie to notice wghat was happening around me. I can't believe how many ppl there were this week!
At 9/04/2006 5:27 pm, Jen said…

Great photos Helen! This time it was I that missed out on the markets as I had to work. Hopefully I can make it next time, maybe I will even run into you! Not that I will know when I do : )

But being the citrus freak that I am, I'm so bummed I missed out on the Valencia Oranges! Oh well.. maybe next time.
At 9/05/2006 4:37 am, Anonymous said…

I've stopped going,really disappointed.
Am i the only one who thinks things should be a little cheaper at markets as they cut out the middle man (retailer).Found my favourite goats cheese but being sold dearer than at the deli,$4.50 for a small tart,even DJ Food Hall is cheaper,one stall advertised one price for their bacon and egg roll and listed the other fillings but charged you extra if you wanted those,no mention on their sign?
Was unimpressed by the wagyu pies,if you want cheap tasty wagyu,try the wagyu burger at Berkelouw Books cafe in Leichhardt.
At 9/05/2006 12:33 pm, Veruca Salt said…

The cheeses look so good. I wonder how the different coverings affect the flavour.

Natural mussels live in a vacuum sealed bag - WTF?
At 5/22/2007 11:23 am, Anonymous said…

Hi Helen, Been here in Sydney going on 3 years now and I wonder how I missed your wonderful blog! The pics are cool and the farmer's market info is great, although I have to pick ones close to hom [I can't drive to save me life!!!] :). This year though I am taking the train to my first Sydney Good Food And Wine Show 2007!
At 11/25/2014 9:09 pm, bogo said…

@GYF , really love your posting.
Needs help about this pyrmont market, as your last post @ 2006.
Is this still market still open the same time (first saturday evry mth) till now ? Is the opening time still the same ?
Thanks
At 11/26/2014 9:37 am, Helen (Grab Your Fork) said…

Hi bogo - Yes this market still runs 7am-11am on the first Saturday of every month except January. Check their website for more details.