It's no secret that I have a sweet spot for the Far South Coast and especially where my husband and I were married, at the base of Gulaga Mountain in a valley that nestles below the mountain's presence, Tilba. (Now of River Cottage fame)
Last weekend my grandmother (in her 70's) and her beloved tied the knot in Narooma so we managed to have a few days with family. It was a stunning weekend and our visit happened to coincide with the Central Tilba Produce Markets.
Our daughter had an ear infection overnight so when I emerged after just 5 hours sleep my eager babysitters insisted I visit the markets solo! Yippee!
This is a small market celebrating everything good - a community vibe brought about lovers of quality produce (and talent.) People have literally gathered produce from their gardens, their paddocks, their chook and quail egg-laying boxes, and sewn or pickled, crocheted and sculpted with timber. I had a few conversations with the stall holders and it was a very relaxed affair.
If you get a chance to visit make sure you save time to have a wander through the streets afterwards, visit the South Coast Cheese factory at the end of the street and a coffee next door. Oh and have one of John's organic, gluten-free lamb sausages from Bombala.
Trust me - you'll come away with more than you'd planned. Take a few reusable shopping bags... or baskets!
Last weekend my grandmother (in her 70's) and her beloved tied the knot in Narooma so we managed to have a few days with family. It was a stunning weekend and our visit happened to coincide with the Central Tilba Produce Markets.
Our daughter had an ear infection overnight so when I emerged after just 5 hours sleep my eager babysitters insisted I visit the markets solo! Yippee!
This is a small market celebrating everything good - a community vibe brought about lovers of quality produce (and talent.) People have literally gathered produce from their gardens, their paddocks, their chook and quail egg-laying boxes, and sewn or pickled, crocheted and sculpted with timber. I had a few conversations with the stall holders and it was a very relaxed affair.
If you get a chance to visit make sure you save time to have a wander through the streets afterwards, visit the South Coast Cheese factory at the end of the street and a coffee next door. Oh and have one of John's organic, gluten-free lamb sausages from Bombala.
Trust me - you'll come away with more than you'd planned. Take a few reusable shopping bags... or baskets!
Pickles and parsley, pumpkins and kale
custard apples
John from Palarang Organic Meats. John's approach to grasses and his farm is very interesting. John inherited his family farm some years ago and has found a method of feeding his cattle (with native and introduced grasses) according to the seasons.
Take time to have a read.
Take time to have a read.
My haul from Central Tilba hall.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful weekend - but what are you going to do with all those custard apples??
Lovely to see the pics of your kids too. Isn't it lovely to see them having fun doing such simple things outdoors?
Hope all's well,
Persephone
http://thebookorme.blogspot.com.au/
Hi Persephone, I've just discovered this message. We couldn't wait so we ate them fresh. I didn't think they were much like custard but they were delicious! Unlike anything I've eaten before. Simple outdoor activities are a mother's saviour! The kids cuddled the guinea pigs on the trampoline this morning and made mud pies in the backyard this afternoon!
ReplyDeletePs If you haven't visited this area you must. It's stunning and so quiet and relaxed!!
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