Victorian Producers Market
Melbourne is practically buzzing in Commonwealth Games frenzy, offering a plethora of things to do and places to see. Festival Melbourne2006 showcases non-stop music, circus acts, street theatre, visual arts and of course, food and wine events. And the best part is that most of it is free.
Today I swung by the Victorian Producers Market held at the Melbourne Museum plaza. There was lots of goodies to taste and inspire - new season fruit and veg, sweets, chocolates, breads, cheeses, honey, oils, meats and yes, cupcakes(…i think we are under a cupcake attack!).
I started the day off with a gluten free Ginger and Almond biscuit from Michel’s in Castlemaine. I had one of her lemon and coconut squares at Hanging Rock a few weeks ago, and was so impressed with her skill, thought I would try another of her delights. The biscuit was deliciously chewy and moorish, with hunks of warming glace ginger that were pervasive yet not too overpowering. I didn’t choose the gluten free option for any altruistic reasons - heck, I’m a pastry chef. I love gluten!
Also sampled a lovely Ginger Panforte di Australia from Australian Harvest Fine Foods in Coldstream (hmm….I just noticed a theme emerging here!). Made with ginger, dark chocolate, macadamias, almonds, honey, cinnamon, cocoa and organic rice and soy flours. It was totally dense and scrumptious - and I could imagine eating a small piece of it with parmesan cheese. Unfortunately it was polished off at a friends house not long afterwards - so I didn’t get to try the cheese combination. Hmm. I’ll just have to buy some more then.
Rosewater Turkish Delight from Paddymelon. Great texture but a rather mild taste, which would probably suit the more novice turkish delight consumer. And dang that blasted cornflour that gets all over your clothes!
Honeycomb from Walkabout Apiaries in Milawa. As you can see, my finger accidentally slipped into the container on a few occassions. Mmm.
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March 22nd, 2006 | Tags: Uncategorized | Category: Uncategorized
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March 22nd, 2006 at 7:24 am
! We must have taken a photo of the exhibition building from almost exactly the same spot!!! I was there in the afternoon. I also went to the Culinary Pro Am on monday - did you see that?
March 23rd, 2006 at 5:04 am
Nah…I haven’t made it to the Pro Am as yet. Was it good? Looks like Jacques Raymond has made it through to the semi’s. And Capaldi is up tonight in team Scotland. Hmm. Perhaps I should swing by!
March 23rd, 2006 at 11:42 pm
Yeah I went to the market too, was great & bought lots of goodies including the same honeycomb you have pictured
March 26th, 2006 at 4:35 am
The honeycomb is super yummy. I love warming it in your mouth till the honey trickles down your throat, leaving a big glob of wax behind.