The food was glorious, wish we had some pictures but Im sure everyone is still savouring the sensual taste elements.
Most of the fresh produce came from the Farmers Market I got up super early and went down to South Melbourne to Gasworks. I usually only go on the weeks that the market is northside, but it was a wonderful excuse for a sunsrise walk on the pier and to meet some of the stallholders I hadnt met before (each of the four markets have definate points of difference, though some stallholders go every week).
Most things were organic, or the next best option with local always being a priority, which is part of the reason the farmers market is so good.
New season fuji apples grown by Kelowna Orchards, 932 Stumpy Gully Rd, Tuerong. This is the farm next to where my family live on the mornington peninsula, thankyou to my mum for bringing in the apples!
Strawberries from Sunny Ridge Farm, grown on the Mornington Peninsula, low spray, end of season
unwaxed victorian grown mandarins from the Farmers market, I forgot to check where they were from
King Valley walnuts grown in North East Victoria, incredible super fresh creamy walnuts, such a blessing, first time I have had these!
Persimmons (non-astringent) grown in Baw Baw
Organic homegrown Pomegranates from Di's rhubarb stall
Polenta squares, with beetroot dip, brussel sprouts and chervil
Australian grown Organic polenta by Kialla Pure Foods, sourced from Friends of the Earth co-op
Beetroots and Brussel Sprouts grown in King Lake by Afro and Matt, their farm has organic practises but is non certified
Chervil from the wonderful heirloom stall at the Farmers Market
Pink lake salt harvested by Mount Zero Olives in collaboration with the Barengi Gadjin Land Council
Lemons from my garden
Raw vegan chocolate truffles
Iranian dates, organic dessicated coconut, hulled tahini, raw cacao powder, from Naturally on High
organic spices from FOE nutmeg, cinnamon, pimento and macadamia's.
Chili Cress and Radish microgreens grown by Chris Grant in Linton
Biodynamic white grape juice with sparkling mineral water
Pomegranate juice with sparkling mineral water
"Legend has it that pomegranate symbolizes virtuosity, energy and vitality" from the label of the juice.
Kim's delicious and amazing cardamom chocolate bark, inspired by this recipe
All food is vegan and gluten free,
Almost all produce used is certified organic, locally sourced and grown where possible.
