Every week across South East Queensland, thousands gather at a Jan Powers Farmers Market to cherish 'soil food': real food produced on farms.
It is an iconic food scene, which offers the best in local produce from farming goods, spices, oils, plants, meats; the list goes on and on. Spread across Brisbane at four different locations (Brisbane Powerhouse, Manly Markets, Brisbane City Markets and Mitchelton Farmers Markets), Jan Power's Farmers Markets gives 300-plus local growers an opportunity to showcase the finest of the their natural produce.
But it's more than just a market showcasing fresh produce; many local growers have stalls set-up as well. From paella and pineapples, bagels to baklava, and sausages to spices, flowers and breads to artisan products, plus meat, fish, fowl, plants, organics, olives, spices, oils, honey, ginger beers, fresh pastas, curry powders, delicious smoothies, French delicacies, coffee and food combinations so interesting and exotic.
Two Tips For Spring
Strawberries are delicious and perfect to eat on their own or to create with. Here are fantastic ideas for strawberries: strawberry shortcakes, strawberry and basil infused vodka, feta and strawberry salad and strawberry ricotta bruschetta.
Asparagus surprisingly is the quintessential spring vegetable; ways of dishing up asparagus include asparagus with soft poached egg, asparagus and prosciutto tart and barbecued asparagus slaw with lemon, feta and mint.
Click here for Jan Power's Farmers Markets dates.
