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Golden Plains Farmers Market - February Market 2017
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February Market 2017

THIS MONTH AT THE
GOLDEN PLAINS FARMERS' MARKET...

Summer flowers, sweet berries and fine wine are just a few of the farm-fresh offerings that will be at our next Market on Saturday 4 February. We won't just have the finest and freshest local fare; family entertainer TimTim, the Cowboy Clown will amuse the kids with giant bubbles, juggling, balloon tricks and more, and live reggae tunes by some of the members of local group Rasta Unity will spread the good vibes as you shop! There is something for everyone at our February Market, so come along and enjoy a morning out with your favourite farmers.

In this month's newsletter, find out which fantastic stallholders will join us this February, learn about Ameet's Homestyle Curries, what's in season and much more!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Golden Plains Farmers’ Market team

35 STALLHOLDERS CONFIRMED SO FAR!

Please note: stallholder attendance is subject to last minute changes
Vegetables, fruits, nuts and produce
Newlyn Farm Produce – spuds, carrots and onions
Warrion Produce – vegies
Yendon Gourmet Tomatoes – tomatoes, fresh basil, and much more
Enga Arabica Coffee – single-origin coffee beans and ground coffee
Summer Sensations – berries, jams and delicious home-made berry pies
Freshwater Creek Organic Garlic  – organic garlic and garlic products
Twins Pantry – gourmet nut treats and snacks


Flowers, plants, garden and farm products
Bacchus Marsh Seedling Farm – plants
Geelong Propagation – plants
Moorabool Valley Wild Flowers – Australian native flowers
Possum’s Blossoms – daffodils, jonquils and cut flowers

Pasta, grains, breads, baked goods and sweet treats
La Madre Bakery – breads, sweet treats and granola
Marg's Cakes and Cookies – homemade cakes and cookies
A Hidden Secret – vegetarian and vegan dishes
Unique Pasta – fresh pasta and risotto balls
From Basque With Love – handmade and natural gourmet couscous, rices and lentils
White Hen
  cakes, tarts and hot doughnuts

Beverages
Austins & Co Wines – local wines
Ceres Bridge Estate – local wines
Meat, poultry, dairy and eggs
Blue Bay Cheese – cow and goats cheeses and kefir
Otway Prime – grass fed beef and lamb
Barongarook Pork – pastured pork
Caravan Eggs – fresh ‘caravan’ eggs
Sage Choice – grass fed beef and lamb
Salami Shack – mettwurst and salami

Condiments, olives/olive oils and honey
Ameet’s Homestyle Curries – authentic Indian sauces
Leighgrove Olives – oils, olives, spices and salts
Delicious Vanilla – vanilla products, salts, condiments and more
Des O'Toole's Pure Honey – honey
Cooks Treat – condiments, sauces and rubs
Junglerain – gourmet chilli products
I’m Not Charlie – pickles, sauces and relishes

Ready to eat and drink
Go A Coffee – coffee van
The Flying Bean – coffee van
Cruzin Coffee – coffee van
Wun Hung Lo Dumplings – dumplings
Lions Club Bannockburn BBQ – sausages in bread

Community groups and others
L&J Aussie Pet Food – pet foods and supplies
Bannockburn & District Arts Group – kids activities
Barwon Water – Hydration Station
Geelong Mobile ATMs

 
Entertainment

Some members from Rasta Unity – reggae musicians

STALLHOLDER STORY: AMEET'S HOMESTYLE CURRIES

Ameet is the owner/operator of our much-loved curry stall, Ameet's Homestyle Curries. His delicious treats incorporate authentic Indian flavours and various unique combinations of spices ginger, onion, tomato puree, bay leaves, cashew nuts, coconut milk, mango, lime leaves, fennel and fenugreek... just to name a few! Not only that, Ameet’s sauces are vegan, gluten-free, peanut-free, MSG-free and have no thickeners or preservatives. He even has some options that are free of nuts, garlic and onion to cater for those with allergies. Find out more about this hardworking family man and Indian cuisine expert on the link below.
FULL STORY >

WHAT'S IN SEASON IN FEBRUARY

Herbs
Bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, basil and watercress.
Fruit
Apricots, avocadoes, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, gooseberries, loganberries, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries, youngberries, cherries, currants, lemons, limes, watermelon, nectarines, peaches and plums.
Vegetables
Beans, cabbages, capsicums, carrots, celery, cucumber, eggplant, garlic, kohlrabi, lettuces, okra, onions, peas, potatotes, radishes, rhubarb, spring onion, squash, sweet corn, tomatoes and zucchini.

BLUE BAY CHEESE MARKET SPECIALS

David, from Blue Bay Cheese has some specials for February market shoppers...
Sheep yoghurt is $8 or 3 for $20
Goat fetta is $12 (in the jar)
Cow fetta is $10.

We found this fantastic Sheep’s Milk Yogurt Ice-cream recipe to give you a tangy hit and cool you down over summer. Check it out on the link below.
Sheep's Milk Yogurt Ice Cream

DO YOU LIVE OR WORK IN BANNOCKBURN?

Residents will have the opportunity to have their say about their vision for Bannockburn at the February Market. Nicole Langtip, Community Planning Program Facilitator, will be onsite to hear ideas about what community members would like to see happen in Bannockburn, as part of the Bannockburn Community Plan development. If you're a Bannockburn local or a regular visitor, have a think about what could make Bannockburn better and share your thoughts with Nicole. There will be other opportunities to get involved, so let Nicole know if you are interested or go to Golden Plains Shire Council's Bannockburn Community Plan profile.  Bannockburn residents are also invited to share their ideas via an online survey (linked below).
Take the survey

FAREWELL BANNOCKBURN AND DISTRICT ART GROUP

We would like to say goodbye to the Bannockburn and District Arts Group, as it will be their last Market this February. The dedicated, Lyn Dickson and her team have had a stall at the Market for the last seven years, entertaining kids every month. Please drop into stall 46 next Saturday and say thanks and farewell to Lyn and the team.

On behalf of the Golden Plains Farmers' Market, thank you Bannockburn and Distract Art Group for your contributions over the years - you will be greatly missed!

Market details

The Golden Plains Farmers' Market is held on the first Saturday of the month,
from 8.30am to 12.30pm,
on the corner of High and Milton Streets, Bannockburn.

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