Northside Produce Market February 21 Highlights

It's our last Northside Produce Market for this Summer....

It's always inspiring to see hints of the fresh produce that will be in abundance in the season to come, whist enjoying the last of the produce on offer, as we begin to change seasons. Michael at the Banana Bar stall, tells us that he always finds that plums are at their best now, as earlier on in the season, they grow faster and don't develop flavour as compared to the plums picked now.

La Bastide is back! It’s great to have Jean-Marc Amar return with 'the most authentic saucisson in the country', as called by Gourmet Traveller Magazine and we agree. Jean-Marc learned to make saucisson from relatives whilst growing up in France's Languedoc region. He missed it so much when he moved to Australia, that he has been producing his award-winning version here in Oz, since 2009.

What better way to celebrate the Lunar New Year than by feasting on Bamboo Story’s delicious dumplings, dim sims, buns and spring rolls. Of course, you can eat them at the market for breaky, brunch and lunch but did you know that you can also buy them frozen, to enjoy at home? Perfect for a last-minute meal and when entertaining a crowd.

Hamish & Titch Providores return this Saturday morning with their range of sensational, seasonal preserves and condiments. Mark and Andrea’s jams are heaven in a jar and their Tomato and Habanero chilli jam, will definitely get the Fire Horse in you going! We’re looking forward to trying their Peach, Vermouth & Rosemary Jam and their Pear & Chocolate Spread.

At the end of last year’s Seniors Only ‘Behind the Scenes’ Market Tour, it was great to hear from some of the attendees, who are regulars at the market, as to how much they enjoyed the tour and that they never expected to learn so much, being regulars ‘n all. Book here so as not to miss out on this year’s, March 7th FREE Seniors Tour.

We were blown away at our last market, by the number of people who turned up with their bicycles at the Check In & Tune Up stall, for it to be given a FREE service. It’s happening again at this Saturday’s market and be sure to bring your bike to the stall by 11.30am, otherwise you may not get it serviced at this session.

Lisa MacDonald - Northside Produce Market Coordinator