Today was our community produce market. It was a beautiful day for it, lovely and cool with a hint of possible rain.
Set on the grounds of our beautifully restored hall, the market is always very popular with locals and tourists alike. There is always something yummy to taste, with local chefs giving delicious cooking demonstrations. You can always pick up some new recipes to try and sample lots of different treats. The local community cook a great country style bbq breakfast of bacon and egg rolls and sausages. Divine plunger style coffee and the most tantalising cakes are also on offer. Dont eat breakfast before you go!
I like to peruse the produce stalls. Most people are selling food they have produced on their own property, whether it be eggs, meat, fruit, vegetables, chutneys, pickles and even oysters.
Pass me the fresh lemons and pepper please.
I bought myself some great looking Sebago potatoes. In fact, they are cooking in the oven right now.
Check out the eyes on that potato sign on the back of the ute. Scary….
There are also a few people selling plants. Succulents are very popular and with most of us here in the grip of drought, they are a great garden choice. Not only do they look absoluetly stunning with their different colours and texture but they are also very ‘waterwise’ plants.
Lot of people were drawn to the stalls selling stonefruit. We are in the middle of Summer and enjoying sweet, locally grown peaches, plums, nectarines and apricots.
I was very excited to see the local seed exchange up and running. What a brilliant concept and so well done. Sharing seeds, conserving seeds and traditional / heirloom vegie cultivars is a topic close to my own heart. I will be looking forward to perusing the seed packets at the next market.
It was a great morning, with many friendly faces, lots of smiles and happy people. Set in such a stunning location, surrounded by so much fresh food how could one not be happy? I tried passionfruit cordial, tomato relish, juicy plums and pretty little heart shaped cookies. All of this was enjoyed by the magical sound of our local harpist.
