Local Farmers Market

Yesterday we headed out for some breakfast of poffertjes (dutch pancakes) at the local Farmers Market. A couple of years ago Sienna wouldn't even try poffertjes however she is right into them now eating them up. I got two plates and we shared them between us. Well, they got a plate each and then I ate equal amounts off their plates. YUM.

We also bought some lovely pineapples, apples and some amazing meat from the guys who own the cattle property. We had sausages and steak last night and OMG that steak was to die for. He told me if I wasn't happy with it I should contact him because he promised me I would love it and love it I did. I'm so glad Brisbane has these markets now because after moving back from Melbourne in 2004 where we bought all our produce at the South Melbourne markets and returning home to Brisbane having to shop for produce at the supermarket just wasn't the same. These markets have now been thriving in Brisbane for many years and it's just so much better. It's always nice getting out and about at your local market.

Farmers Markets

We went down to the Farmers Markets today early to get some fresh bread, pineapples and some free range lamb. It is so hot here today in Brisbane but I know it's hotter in Sydney. The kids talked me into buying them a "snow cone" each as it was so hot. Umm..they make a good profit $3.00 for some shaved ice and cordial but the kids were pretty excited when I gave in to their request. Of course we ate some poffertjes as soon as we got there as that is tradition and they didn't disappoint. After the markets we came home and jumped in the pool for a swim.

Farmers Markets and our Veggie Garden

The kids and I went to the local Farmers Market this morning to get some organic eggs, strawberries, Stanthorpe apples and some nuts. We had our traditional dutch poffertjes which are delicious. James and I convinced Sienna to try them this time however that meant that we had to share them between 3 people instead of just 2 people this time so it was only fitting to get 2 plates of this yummy stuff afterall we are on holidays.

When James was born we lived in Melbourne and every Saturday we would go out for breakfast and then go to the markets for fresh fruit and veggies which I just loved. When we moved back to Brisbane they didn't really have anything like that here however, 6 years later there are Farmers Markets all across the city which is fantastic. Good for the farmer and good for us and the atmosphere is always great out in the fresh air. I've done another little 5x7 collage (CZ design) for our morning at the markets which is going to go in a "holiday album" and also I've done one on our home grown veggies. It's good to see a little collection of how our garden is growing.