City to Country - Farmers Markets

There's something pretty special about buying food directly from the grower/ baker/ supplier. We know the story, we get to know the process of how food gets to us, we get to know the people. But as supermarkets continue to stock anything and everything, the more disconnected we become from our food and what we know about it.

It's a noticeable change since moving, relying on one local shop for everything. Supermarket shopping isn't always that inspiring (or fun or colourful or lively). Luckily, the phenomenon of the Farmers Market continues to grow and on a recent trip to Brisbane, our gracious hosts took us to the sweetest spot - the Nundah Farmers Market - and what a lovely little patch in a bustling metropolis! (thank you Megan!)

The welcome wagon at Nundah

 Beautiful breakfast options

 Piles of produce

 Fresh and free range

 Cauli and blooms

 Citrus delight

 So pretty

They look RADISHing

On the Yorke Peninsula, things are done a bit differently. For a start, there ain't no bustling metropolis. Much of the YP is prime farming land (have I said before I live in a wheat field?) but we recently discovered a Farmers Market (of sorts) in the nearby town of Curramulka. Instead of farmers, there are local home-growers. All baked goods are courtesy of the local ladies whipping up crowd pleasers like tea cake and scones (lovingly displayed on paper plates with plastic wrap). Beautiful breakfast is replaced with sizzling sausages for two bucks a pop, with local tomato chutney to take home. Plus a few crafts and second hand stuff for good measure.

Putting the vacuum to good use

 Local toms

 Tasty baked treats

 Bits and bobs

 'My tree is overgrown!'

 Straight from the tinny

 Plum preserves

 I'll have a scarf with my root veg please

What I love most about it though? The charm of proud people selling their hard work, and a local community turning out to support it. Plus, I picked up a pre-loved curling wand for 50 cents. Winning!

Most councils will have information about markets coming up, how often and how to participate. Remember sometimes it's the little things that go a long way, and supporting local vendors helps a small venture grow into a business - I definitely have a lot of ideas brewing for Curramulka...

Do you have any local spots that you support? 

Elouise x