The Sydney Traveler » fresh http://www.thesydneytraveler.com All about Sydney for travelers and residents Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:45:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Food for the Future http://www.thesydneytraveler.com/2008/10/food-for-the-future/ http://www.thesydneytraveler.com/2008/10/food-for-the-future/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:00:40 +0000 http://www.thesydneytraveler.com/food-for-the-future/ Post from: The Sydney Traveler

]]> These days everyone seems to be getting back to basics and eating more fresh local foods. And it’s little wonder: they taste Food for the Future Fairfantastic! If you want to learn more about this latest trend, make sure you check out the Food for the Future Fair this weekend.

While you’re there you can meet the farmers who grow our food, learn how to buy the freshest food (it’s not at your local supermarket!), and learn how to grow your own!

You can also sample fresh local produce, and take some home to enjoy later! There’ll be strawberries from Galston Strawberries, honey from the Blue Mountains, yummy treats from Sweetness: the patisserie, and plenty of nutritious fruit and veg.

Children’s games and live bands make this festival fun for the whole family.

Date: 11 October 2008
Times: 10 am to 4 pm
Location: Peace Park
Address: Myrtle and Pine Streets, Chippendale
Public transport: Catch a train to Central Station. The park is a four-minute walk away
Parking: In the spirit of sustainability and due to limited parking on site, driving to the fair is not recommended.
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.foodforthefuturefair.org

Image source: Food for the Future Fair website

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]]> http://www.thesydneytraveler.com/2008/10/food-for-the-future/feed/ 0 Fresh Produce at the Good Living Growers’ Market http://www.thesydneytraveler.com/2007/08/fresh-produce-at-the-good-living-growers-market/ http://www.thesydneytraveler.com/2007/08/fresh-produce-at-the-good-living-growers-market/#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2007 05:39:06 +0000 http://thesydneytraveler.com/fresh-produce-at-the-good-living-growers-market/ Post from: The Sydney Traveler

]]> Fruit at the Good Living Growers’ Market, Source: Pinkcocoa @ Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/pinkcocoa/Growers’ markets are all the rage these days. And why not? These places are perfect for finding some of the tastiest, and freshest, food around. Sydney’s Good Living Growers’ Market is one of the best.

From humble beginnings in 1999, the Good Living Growers’ Market has grown to feature more than 85 stalls offering a fantastic range of produce. Want fruit and vegetables, eggs, cheeses, breads, pastries, confectionary, or gourmet items? You’ll find them all here. 

But the markets aren’t just an opportunity to get fresh food. In most cases you can talk to the farmers and producers directly. This is a great way to learn more about the goods, and pick up some handy cooking tips.

For the best shopping experience, make sure you get there before 9 am. After this the lines tend to get long, especially at the most popular stands like Toby’s Estate Coffee.

An early start is the perfect excuse for grabbing breakfast on the go. Choose from freshly squeezed juices, fruity danishes, egg and bacon rolls, or even a wagyu beef sandwich. If that doesn’t perk you up, nothing will.

The Good Living Growers’ Market is held from 7-11 am on the first Saturday of the month.

The Good Living Growers’ Market
Pyrmont Bay Park (opposite Star City Casino)
Pyrmont

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