Farmers' Market

One of our favourite places to go on a Sunday would have to be the Farmers' Market at the Adelaide Showgrounds.  It stands for everything we believe in and I will share their spiel from the website as it sums it up better than I could :)

The Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market is the largest farmers’ market in South Australia. Established in October 2006, the not-for-profit organisation supports small family farms, agricultural diversity and fresh, regional and seasonal choices for consumers. The Farmers' Market attracts up to 5,000 locals and tourists every Sunday. It is a vibrant place where farmers and producers representing every region of the state bring seasonal produce sell direct to the public in inner-city Adelaide.

The Market inspires consumers to consider where their food comes from and how it is produced. Producers  also maximise their profit margins by selling direct to the public and receive instant feedback from customers about product quality and preferences.

Link to the website for more info: ASFM

It really has a great atmosphere.  Something about the place makes us feel like we're part of something special :)  The farmers are friendly and more than happy to talk to the kids about it all (and even give out freebies of fruit to them).  

There are plenty of other stalls to peruse besides the fruit and veg as well.  You can buy your eggs, milk, olive oil, organic breads, smallgoods, honey, wines, fresh flowers, plants and a whole lot more.  They also serve up a mean breakfast and, in our opinion, some of the best coffee in Adelaide (fair trade and organic).  There is also an amazing patisserie stall that sells the most amazing Macarons.  I would have taken a photo to show you but we ate them for morning tea while we were there hehe.

Each week in the Kids Club, kids can get 'hands on' with some food preparation, gardening and cooking.  A great learning opportunity!  There is a market kitchen too where chefs do cooking demonstrations using the lovely local, seasonal produce and turn it into something delicious!

Here is some of the lovely stuff we bought today

Totally love Kale!  I do have some growing in the garden but not enough for a nice big frittata so I had to buy this glorious bunch!  The strawberries from the market are to die for!  They actually taste like strawberries are supposed to taste.  Nothing like the ones you find in the supermarkets!  The apples are lovely too - so crisp and juicy - and the kids go mad for the grapes.

If you live in Adelaide I really recommend having a look sometime.  We would be down there every weekend if we could!