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Hi there
Our Waitangi Day market was pumping! With so many of you enjoying the day, lots of new faces & out of town visitors; it felt good to be amongst it. We are lucky in our region to have such an abundance of Otago stone fruit at the market, a gorgeous hue of apricot with all the peaches, nectarines, apricots, greengage plums (green) & all from Willowbrook, Rosedale, Ettrick, Waitaki & Earnscleugh Orchards, so good!
Josh Clarke and Katie Ellwood have been bringing great food to the people for many years. However, in the current iteration of their hospitality careers, Citizens Catering, they really are bringing great food to the community via their two food trucks. Coming to a location near you, this business really works social media, to let people know where and when they can get their next fix of great street food. They take their food trucks into communities and encourage families to get out of their houses, meet their neighbours and enjoy picnics in local green spaces.
Josh has worked as a chef for many of the great chefs around the world. He started cooking at 14 and became a chef at 16. He loves the precision and passion of working in fine dining, Michelin rated restaurants and the discipline the work requires. However, the stress and long hours meant it was never going to be a long-term career choice for him.
Fast forward many years and Katie and Josh came to Dunedin where Katie had grown up. They saw potential in Ombrellos, bought it and never looked back. At Ombrellos they embraced the burgeoning craft beer trend, served excellent locally based food and had a strong ethos of great service. The café/bar became a firm favourite in Dunedin.
Not ones to rest on their laurels, they saw the potential in the food truck business and thought that they could produce food out of a truck that was as good, if not better, than cafes and restaurants. Their distinctive, custom fitted, black ambulance and clever branding hit the streets and communities of Dunedin and local events. More recently, they bought a second truck.
Their food is fresh, tasty, made from scratch and incorporates local ingredients wherever possible.
If you are looking for Kapowai Brewing kombucha, they are now up on the platform in the refreshment & beverage aisle! (Near No.8 Distillery, Ronia & Pippi, Urbn Vino & Caitlins True Brew). Bring your Kapowai bottles back, to refill at the refill station. Varieties change out each week, and are always refreshing! A delightful section of the Market.
And lastly thinking of our friends up in Waikouaiti & Karitane this week, while they wait for some answers.
See you on Saturday….
Ngā mihi
Michele
Market Manager
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This Week in the kitchen
Home cook Elizabeth Marshall has whipped up some fresh, tasty and nutritious treats again this week, from all the bountiful Otago produce on offer! All the recipes are vegetarian and gluten-free to boot!
Amazing Vendors This Week:
Whitestone Cheese Halloumi – Greengage Halloumi Green Salad
Kakanui Produce Red Chilli – Waiporoporo Potatoes and Bok Choy Paneer
Janefield Hydroponics Mint & Bok Choy – Cheesecake Filled Apricots with Mint
+ Greengage Halloumi Green Salad + Waiporoporo Potatoes and Bok Choy Paneer
Dunford Grove Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Beetroot & Broccoli Pizza
Waewae Permiculture Waiporoporo Potatoes – Waiporoporo Potatoes and Bok Choy Paneer
Oamaru Organics Broccoli & Beetroot – Beetroot & Broccoli Pizza
Rosedale Orchard Greengage Plums & Apricots – Greengage Halloumi Green Salad
+ Cheesecake Filled Apricots with Mint
Brightside Microgreens Spicy Radish Microgreens – Beetroot & Broccoli Pizza
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Blue Mountain Butchery Market Specials!
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Wild Venison, Pork and Beef Salamis available. Long and Short sticks. $25 Long. $15 Short.
Streaky Bacon and Loin Bacon available, as well as our special whisky dry cure.
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Waewae Permaculture Market Specials
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After a long wait we have carrots back. Finally! They are small and crisp and perfect (if we say so ourselves) $4/Bunch.
Also, on special this week: Waiporoporo Taewa (rīwai) - A heritage Māori potato. $6/1kg.
Regenerative & Diverse farming, local & agri-chemical free. Organically grown (non-certified-talk to us!).
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Ettrick Gardens Market Specials
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FRESH IN SEASON NOW
ROMANESCO CAULI (spray free)
LETTUCE (soil grown)
STRAWBERRIES & BLUEBERRIES
BOYSENBERRIES (last week for fresh)
FRESH PICKED APPLES & PEARS
GREENGAGES & PLUMS
NEW POTATOES, AGRIA POTATOES
TOMATOES – CHERRY, GOURMET & TABLE
FENNEL, CHILLIES
COURGETTES, ROUND, CYLINDRA, GOLD & CANDY BEETROOT.
SILVERBEET, KALE, NEW POTATOES, BROAD BEANS, CAVOLO NERO.
CABBAGE, WALNUTS, ZUCINNI, RED CABBAGE, PARSLEY.
SPRING CARROTS, BROCCOLI, KALE, SILVERBEET, CAULIFLOWER, BROCCOLI.
MOST OF OUR VEGATABLES ARE SPRAY FREE
OUR COURIER SERVICE IS STILL AVAILABLE ANYTIME.
Email j.hpreedyege@actrix.co.nz for our latest order form and we can add you to our weekly update.
Ettrick Gardens on your right at the main gate, or Rapid 5104, State Highway 8, Ettrick. Central Otago. 03 446 6863
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Marie’s Specials this Week
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At the market this Saturday, I’ve got all my jars of fermented vegetables out on display, ready for you to pick up directly. I will cook my pancakes sandwiches and tempeh burger in front of you, so lots of changes for the better. Also, I will be away for the next 2 weeks for some holidays, so make sure to stock up!
FERMENTED VEGETABLES
Organic Sauerkraut (onion & garlic or just cabbage)
Kimchi - mild, medium, or hot are available (cabbage, onion, ginger, garlic & red pepper & chilli for the hot)
Cabbage, #daikon, *yams, ginger, red Korean pepper, galangal – kimchi style (medium)
*Cabbage, carrots, celeriac, brocoflower, lemongrass, fennel & mustard seed
* organic # spray free
ORGANIC FRESH TEMPEH: Green split lentil, brown rice & black sesame
VEGETARIAN / VEGAN Freshly made every week from different beans, cereal and seeds.
1 packet (225gm) for $8 or 2 packets for $15
I use this same organic fresh tempeh in my BURGERS.
LOW SUGAR JAM : Plum, Nectarine, Apricot, Strawberry, Gooseberry, Cherry. Blackcurrant, Rhubarb.
Saturday Special: Sweet Pancake Sandwiches $7.50 combination of low sugar plum jam, vegan custard (made of fresh almond milk, coconut cream and chia seed) and roasted hazelnut.
Tempeh Burger $9: choose between crunchy peanut sauce, teriyaki or mild chilli tomato sauce and you can add some of my popular kimchi, sauerkraut, or purple pickled vegetable. They all have an organic, fresh tempeh patty; green salad, sprouts and mayonnaise.
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NZ Nuts This Weekend
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Valda welcomes Olivia who will be working on the stall commencing this week. Olivia is a second-year master’s in nutrition student – we are very pleased that she has chosen to spend some time with us on Saturdays. Please make her welcome. Valda will be back at the market some weeks – but is also taking some time back on the farm getting ready for the harvest season. There is a backlog of ‘must be done’ jobs including a most important new canopy for the walnut harvester… perish the thought of not having that ready!! I’ll miss my regular trips to the market but as the crop expands I need to be practical. It might be that we are trading under the yellow canopy some weeks and the green canopy and van other weeks – but we will be in the same place so don’t think it is somebody else!!
This week we have the French Prunes back to the market along with in-shell Vina walnuts, halves, and pieces. And before too long there will be the hazelnuts, chestnuts, and almonds. The year already seems to be rolling on so quickly!
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La Crepe Market Specials
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It was really good to have a break exploring the Otago region, it’s so beautiful. Isa and I are now truly missing La Crepe, all the people we know, and the atmosphere. We are looking forward to sampling the Crepes and Galettes to ensure the quality remains high!
Below are the specials for this Saturday.
I wish you a great weekend.
Christophe
JAM OF THE DAY: APRICOT $6 WITH WHITE CHOC BRITTLE AND SLICED ALMOND $8
THE CREATION: LEMON CURD OR PASSION FRUIT WITH LOW SUGAR HAZELNUT MERINGUE AND WHIPPED CREAM $8
STRAWBERRY DREAM $11.00 Strawberry jam OR lemon curd. Fresh market berries with confectioner’s custard, or with whipped cream.
SPECIALS SAVOURY CREPE: $10.00
FRESH TOMATOES WITH ROCKET PESTO CRACK PEPPER OPTIONAL (VEGAN) OR FREE RANGE CHICKEN & VEGIES WITH MILD SPICY TANDOORI SAUCE with Cheese or Hummus, Salad & Dressing OR Egg.
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This Week at the Market L1
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This Week at the Market L1
Please stay away if unwell (vendors & customers).
Please only handle food & produce that you are going to buy (& always wash your produce when you get home).
Please bring your coffee keep cups, etc with you & bottle returns, etc.
We will have loads of fantastic, fresh local produce, products, hot food, coffee, etc ready for you from 7:30am till 12:15pm around their usual spots at the market.
Cash is still accepted from many vendors. CASH IS KING AT THE MARKET.
QR CODES ARE AT ALL THE GATES please scan yourself in on the official govt Covid QR code. (You will find them attached to the fence at each of the gates or at the caravan at front entrance). It will be everyone’s responsibility to scan in (incl vendors & staff). This will be unmanned & is everyone’s responsibility to do so & to sanitize hands at entrances please.
If you can please make sure you have downloaded a Govt Covid diary tracker QR app on your smart phone to be prepared if you haven’t already done so. https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-novel-coronavirus-resources-and-tools/nz-covid-tracer-app
Remember your charged mobile phones for contact tracing!
Please sneeze into your elbow.
covid19.govt.nz
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Are you our next star Farmers Market CHEF or home COOK?
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Do your family & friends love your cooking?
Do you have personality plus?
Otago Farmers Market are looking for an additional fabulous person to join our kitchen team once or twice a month on a Saturday here in Dunedin. This is a paid gig.
Feel free to email through your bio, a few photos of dishes you have made & contact details so we can let you know more details. For more info email Michele gm@otagofarmersmarket.org.nz
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