Start your Christmas shopping early at Cambridge Markets EQ
You may not be quite ready to admit to it, but Christmas is around the corner. And whether it’s gifting or entertaining, the tried and true key to making the festive season as stress-free and enjoyable as possible is preparation. Happily, we can help. With our beautifully curated stalls at the market twice a week, you can get a head start on your Christmas list in a lovely, open-air shopping environment. Bypass the crowded malls and avoid the glare from your computer screen at 12am, and instead, pop to the market on Wednesday and Saturday. This week, shop handmade chocolates from Emporium of Chocolate; find handmade toys that aren’t just future landfill at Cute Educational Toys; choose consciously made fashion from Venetia Elaine, Silk Route, Chia and Me, and Kingsman Collection, and dress the pooch in finery from Charlie and Mollie. There’s also soothing scents from Doterra and delicious morsels from Berliner Donuts, Scrumpets, Organic Bread Bar and Banana Bar. You’re sure to find gifts that will be wholly appreciated by everyone on your Christmas list, so get busy stuffing those stockings!
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Seven years ago, father and daughter duo, Motti and Dafna, set out to recreate the ubiquitous pita and falafel found on every street corner in Israel. Their craving for an authentic bite of their home led them to create Homeland Street Food. At the market each Wednesday, pop down for incredible salads, dips, hummus, pita and falafel made with love and the freshest of ingredients. The flavour will transport you to a bustling street vendor in Tel Aviv!
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White, purple, green… it is the season for asparagus, but if you’re at a loss as to what to do with them, try this simple preparation that spans every meal from breakfast to a no-fuss dinner. Simply serve a bundle of steamed asparagus (we like a mix of the three colours), topped with a delicate, soft-boiled egg, a good grind of black pepper and some shaved pecorino cheese. It’s a healthful meal with a real umami kick.
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We’re happy to welcome a new stallholder to the market this week. Labels of Love will personalise your life with beautiful labelled products from drink bottles to night lights, Christmas items and more. Creating on-the-spot personalised products that make ideal gifts for friends, teachers and loved ones, Labels of Love arrive to the EQ just in time for Santa to get organised. Pop down on Saturday and get started on your naughty and nice list.
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We’re feeling tropical this week with an online special of fragrant new season mangoes for just $3.50 each. Salad-essential Lebanese cucumbers are also on sale at $4 for 500g, and there’s a veritable cornucopia of other fruit and veg specials. Plus, Kingsmore Meats plates up a delicious organic, grass-fed wagyu and mushroom ragu at $35 for 700g, and a comforting grass-fed kale and wagyu lasagne, just $42.50 for 1kg. Pies of the week are classic beef or chicken and mushroom. Tuck in!
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Be sure to have your order in by 12pm today for a Wednesday delivery and by 12pm on Friday for delivery on Saturday. All orders over $200 receive FREE DELIVERY.
Thank you and eat well.