The winter produce warming up winter at EQ
Summer might be all about the barbecue, but winter is all about rich, unctuous braises. The season’s produce lends itself to set-and-forget cooking where time does all the hard work for you. Come down to the market, see what’s on offer and plan your weekly menu highlighted by the abundant fresh vegetables and fruit. At Prickle Hill this week, their pulling up pumpkins and leeks, both of which are lovely in a slow-cooked soup or stew. They also have Fred’s reds and cara cara oranges. Plus, it’s olive harvest this week in Yenda, so get ready for some plump, briny morsels. Simon at Veggie King has sweet leeks, too, plus artichokes, and beautiful little Brussels sprouts, which benefit enormously by being pan-fried with a little bacon, then livened up with a splash of vinegar. Simon also has mandarins, navel oranges, pomegranate and pink lady apples (yes to crumble!). It’s a veritable winter cornucopia at the market this week!
We hungrily announce the arrival of Hank’s Pizza at our Saturday EQ market. These delicious, time-saving Neapolitan-style pizzas are made locally in Marrickville and take just six short minutes in the oven. Owner Nick created Hank’s Pizza to pursue his passion and find a new source of dough after losing his job as an airline employee during COVID. Pre-baked, packaged and ready for toppings, they make last-minute dinners a cinch. Why not make it a pizza party and pair Hank’s with Azteca Margarita! Add a little giddy-up to your drinks sessions with these handcrafted margarita mixes, which elevate things by using delicious salt blends. These small-batch mixes are hand-brewed in Mona Vale using quality Australian ingredients an botanicals. They’re salty, tangy and deliciously refreshing. Bottoms up!
As ever, this Saturday at the EQ, we have a cracking market lined up. Stop by Verve Candles for a little something to set a cosy winter mood. Choose from their fragrant range of candles, diffusers and lotions. Doterra also have delightfully scented oils to help create a serene space for hibernation. Swing by Kingsmen Collection, Stellino and Bowerbird Jewels for garments and garnets. There are fun finds at Cute Educational Toys to fill your arsenal for the upcoming school holidays. And pull out a green thumb with a new leafed friend from Harnett’s Yard.
Don’t forget to rug up and head along to our wonderful Ryde Wharf Market, which takes place again this Sunday at Anderson Park, Meadowbank. It’s a bustling market full of brilliant local and hand-crafted products, delicious fare and artisanal grocery goods. See you there from 8am–2pm.
Thank you and enjoy!