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has finally brought rain to the region, farmers
and growers breathe a sigh of relief. Seasons
change and so do the offerings at the farmers
market. Winter brings its own blessings; in
season we have mandarins, oranges, macadamia
nuts, mushrooms, broccoli, pumpkin, tamarillo,
limes, lemons, potatoes, brussel sprouts,
parsnips, radish, beetroot, lettuce, spinach,
kale, leeks, apples, casimiroa, fennel, carrots,
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This
winter, market stalls offer a whole realm
of culinary delights and an interesting
range of plants and seedlings for your garden.
Nico's
Italian Desserts bring us a range of
traditional Italian baking - delicate amaretti
and hazelnut baci di dama (ladies kisses)
are the perfect accompaniment to morning
espresso and should not be missed. Nico
also makes a fantastic authentic tiramisu
a true 'pick me up'.
Out
of the Dark Mushrooms are supplying
us with both button and large flat mushrooms,
they also have buckets of mushroom compost
and spawn that gives 6-8 weeks of growing
fun.
The
Vegetarian Bakehouse offer delicious
vegan and vegetarian savouries which can
be eaten fresh or frozen for convenient
healthy meals.
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We
welcome the seasonal return of Estuary
Orchard with sun sweetened citrus to
keep winter chills at bay.
In
the garden there is plenty to do preparing
for spring and brightening the winter landscape.
Denise
Jeffreys joins us with glorious potted
colour, seedlings and perennials for the
flower garden. David Brundell from Gardenza
- the extraordinary subtropical garden at
Glenbrook Beach is bringing his unusual
range of subtropical bulbous plants to market.
Together
with our native and kitchen garden expert
Mandy from Mandeville Gardens and
our seed saver Stella from Running Brook
Seeds there is a wide range of plants
and expert hands-on gardening advice at
the market this winter.
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A nickel will get you on the subway, but
garlic will get you a seat.
- Old New York Proverb |
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Donna
of Avoculture
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Donna
and Philip Feaver have been growing avocados on
their orchard in Maungakaramea for fourteen years.
Since answering the call from the farmers market
in 2007 Donna has been bringing us farm fresh
Reed and Hass avocado pears, along with seasonal
offerings of potatoes, sweetcorn and a wide variety
of subtropical fruit from their mature orchard
and garden.
For
a wild dessert idea ask Donna for her recipe for
Alligator and Lime Pie - it is exotic and
delicious - it will definitely take you by surprise!
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Talk
about wild - The Cherry Ripes (pictured
above) are the Tuakau chapter of the Red Hatters
- a glamorous gang for older girls that visited
the market in May.
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CHICKEN,
LEEK AND MUSHROOM POT PIES
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"Simple
to prepare, this dish will satisfy a winter appetite
with warmth and local flavour"
Helen
Dorresteyn
Market Manager
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- 1
tablespoon of olive oil
- 3
organic chicken breast cut to 2cm dice
- 60g
pancetta or 2 rashers of bacon cut into small pieces
- 100g
of small button mushrooms
- 1
small leek sliced
- 1
clove of garlic crushed
- 1/2
cup of dry white wine
- 2
cups of chicken stock
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- 1
tablespoon of thyme leaves
- 750g
of potatoes peeled and chopped
- 40g
of butter
- 1
tablespoon of milk
- 1
1/2 tablespoons of cornflour
- 1/4
cup of water
- handful
grated extra mature gouda
- pinch
ground paprika
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Heat
the olive oil in a deep skillet over a high heat. Add
chicken and cook for 5mins or until it has browned,
keep turning the chicken so it doesn’t stick. Remove
to a dish and add the leek, garlic, mushrooms and bacon
to the pan, cook for 4 minutes.
Return
the chicken to the pan add the stock ,wine and thyme.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, then season to
taste.
Boil the potatoes in salted water, drain and mash with
butter and milk when soft.
Mix the water and cornflour together until smooth and
then add to chicken mixture, cook until sauce thickens.
Turn on your oven grill and heat. Divide the chicken
between 6 individual oven proof dishes, top with mashed
potato. Top with cheese and a light sprinkle of paprika
- grill until golden.
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The
Morgan Sports Car Club paid us a visit in May, among
the many beautiful automobiles was this delightful
1928 Aero with 1100 cc, 3 wheels and a colourful past.
If
your car club would like to pay us a visit drop us
a line - we always love seeing classics at the market.
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CLEVEDON
FARMERS MARKET
GROWERS, FARMERS & PRODUCERS
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Curious
Croppers
Holmbrook Produce
Clevedon Animal Farm
Oh Fudge
Piako Pete
Pacific Skye
Wild Bee
Cuconics
Natures Corner
Running Brook Seeds
Roses Galore
Listers
Paella Pan
I Love Pies
Hungarian Twisters
Willowbrook
Zakar Organic Beef
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Bentru
River Estate
Waiuku River Wines
Ness Valley Nuts
Suncakes Fruit & Veg
Clevedon Herbs & Produce
Clevedon Cuisine
Dullumbunda Farms
Salmonman
Market Espresso
Alvita
Bagel Love
Earth Energies
Pasta Nostra
Wild Wheat
Clevedon Juice
Clevedon Catering |
Hungarian
Deli
Kipdale Farm
Mandeville Gardens
Zip Organics/Fair Trade
Sweet Expectations
Peach Hill Farms
Italian Desserts
Gardenza
Clevedon Buffalo Co.
Avoculture
Vegetarian Bakehouse
Lallus Fruit & Veg
Out of the Dark Mushrooms
Miss Maggies Dog Deli
The Distel |
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