Just under an hour’s drive North West of
Sydney, is a gem of a farmers market. The Richmond Good Food
Market operates every Saturday from 8am to 1pm in Richmond Park, as this
family business opens its floodgates for farmers, tourists and locals in the
scenic Hawkesbury area.
Now we all know farmers markets usually
sell extortionately overpriced food but this little beauty is about cost efficiency
to sustain local businesses. Not only are they supporting local farms, but you
can chat with the farmers about how the food is raised, including chemical (and
additive) free produce. The market website claims their prices are cheaper than
Woolworths and Coles which is a nice little, penny pinching bonus.
Every tomato, carrot, bunch of flowers
or apricot (markets always over-excel on apricots, for some fabulous reason)
that you purchase; you’re giving back to the little SMB’s and not the big, bad
national, gluttonous corporations. You’re also obviously reassured that what
you’re picking up is absolutely fresh, right from farm to stall.
It’d be an early morning start for
Sydneysiders but if you make the most of the full morning market, you can
refuel on some of the food vendors. These include Kalye (meat skewer
specialties) or a slice from Pizza Napoli. Want to wow your partner? Roses and
More sell fresh cut flowers at wholesale prices so consider that if you need to
be back in someone’s good books. And for those little furry pets you bring
along: give them Koly’s chemical free, freeze dried dog and cat treats. Who’s
up for high end sugar? The Real Fruit Ice Cream stand should not be passed by
without a quick purchase. Blended on site, you can sugar-load yourself up on
the good stuff or try one of their super noisy slush drinks.
The market’s packed with a bundle of
alternative stands including health & beauty, kitchenware, clothing,
accessories and condiments. One stand we love is Mini Garden Creations that
sells native plants and succulents. Bought the muchkins along for the ride?
Then you need to check out Amanda’s Place where she sells everything from bibs
and baby changing mats to mittens and door snakes (draught excluders). If that’s
not satisfied the little ones, Mr. Arthur’s Puppets absolutely will do the
trick. It’s hosted by owner Kieran Arthur, a talented puppeteer who was
featured on Australia’s Got Talent. Maybe you can schmooze him to host a puppet
show the next time your rugrat(s) celebrate a birthday.
It’s 1.01pm and you’re wiped out from shopping,
the car’s full to the brim so you’ll take a leisurely drive east back to Cremorne Point. Chill out on
our guest-only balcony overlooking the Harbour and chomp away at your foodie
purchases. Those apricots won’t eat
themselves!
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