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
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
So many wonderful delights. Wagyu beef pies sound good. Did it taste any different to regular pies Helen?
ReplyDeleteWow, your pictures are great. The cheeses look especially delicious.
ReplyDeletelooks fabulous helen! the cheese looks really good.
ReplyDeletesorry i couldn't make it... headache was with me the whole weekend :(
I finally made it! Blogged about it too! Incredible markets, I've penned them in my diary for the rest of the year.
ReplyDeleteYummy..!! everything looks so delicious..!!
ReplyDeletehaha 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!
ReplyDeleteGreat 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 : )
ReplyDeleteBut being the citrus freak that I am, I'm so bummed I missed out on the Valencia Oranges! Oh well.. maybe next time.
I've stopped going,really disappointed.
ReplyDeleteAm 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.
The cheeses look so good. I wonder how the different coverings affect the flavour.
ReplyDeleteNatural mussels live in a vacuum sealed bag - WTF?
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!
ReplyDelete@GYF , really love your posting.
ReplyDeleteNeeds 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
Hi bogo - Yes this market still runs 7am-11am on the first Saturday of every month except January. Check their website for more details.
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