#otagofarmersmarket

[evans101]

Farmers Market bounty, I do like a good handful of nuts . . . #youarewhatyoueat #otagofarmersmarket #shoplocal (at Edinburgh of the South) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGa1uV-API0/?igshid=bnu0t3uzw91v

[noknow-ks]

I love New Zealand #otagofarmersmarket #dunedin #newzealand #travel #traveler #backpacker #nomad #blogger #blog More detail -> https://noknow.info/travel (at Otago Farmers Market)

[hammerheadfoods]

Stepping up the kombucha game. . . . . #hammerheadfoods #cominginhot #otagofarmersmarket #probiotics #kombucha

[millyskitchen]

Regional Romp - Otago

Heart of the South, it can be cold as the Alps and as tough as the frames that hold up Carisbrook. But the people make the region of Otago a warm place to be. It also helps that some of the best produce in the nation comes from here too such as Outram Tomatoes and Brydone Jersey Benne Potatoes. 

Otago Farmers Market

The Otago Farmers Market is the keystone of this organic produce with over 65 vendors each with unique foods. Starting bright and early every Saturday morning by the Dunedin Railway Station.

As people herd towards the stalls, get in there early to get first pick! Wrap up warm and make a b line for Fat Cat Coffee to nurse you through the cold. Three stalls we highly recommend are:

Evansdale Cheese - you can't go wrong with anything you pick from these artisan cheese producers. But my favourites are the Farmhouse Brie or the Tania Smoked. Put it on a cheeseboard and watch it evaporate into thin air or take that cheese toastie to the next level!

Havoc Pork - These guys know their pork. I was first alluded to these meat professionals by my grandmother when she made me their ribs. Of course my nan is an amazing cook but the meat alone was something special. And don't get me started on the bacon.

Who Ate All The Pies - You can't get more southern hospitality than a good pie. Whilst writing this and going back through what this bakery has to offer I am quite literally salivating. Let me list some off for you: Pork, Sage & Caramelised Red Onion, or Salmon, Potato & Parsley, and Ostrich & Black Beer. Not your cup of tea? Well then we can't be friends.

Your baskets are full, the coffee was finished after walking down the second aisle and all your wanting is to cook up a storm with all this fresh ingredients you have procured. BUT before you leave, you've noticed a long line developing from a small but tall white trailer stall. (This line is generally enveloped by groups of scarfies who have somehow managed to get out of bed before midday, a strong identifier is that they'll be wearing Kathmandu puffer jackets.) It's Bacon Buttie Man! For $5 you get a stack of bacon chopped up with onions and mustard, squished between classic white bread. You have to have it, at least once.

Other places to eat:

Plato - A little bit out of the way down by the Port, Plato Cafe is worth going out of your way for. The menu itself is simple and classic but everytime I've been here I always get entranced by the special menu promoting the fresh produce they have at the moment. The duck liver paté is a great start entree and make you sure you check the fish of the day!

Governors Cafe - The classic student cafe of University of Otago. Although it has changed hands the vibe is still the same, bench seats and espresso coffee. Don't forget to grab a cheese roll or two (or three... okay just give me the rest).

The Friday Shop (Highgate Bridge Bakery) - Aptly named as it only opens and sells out on a Friday. The rest of the week is spent preparing for the Friday rush which is there for a reason, make sure you get there early for the full range of choice. 

[evans101]

Freshly washed and looking very pretty, from the Farmers Market this morning. So good to be doing something vaguely normal!! #shoplocal #otagofarmersmarket #freshlycaught #leveltwo #weekeight (at Otago Farmers Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAOkFDAA3y6/?igshid=1xqujxflgexny

[evans101]

Farmers Market bounty, lunch on a tray! #yum #lunch #otagofarmersmarket #strawberrieswitheverything #eatyourcolours #edibleflowers #lovewhereyoulive (at Edinburgh of the South) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4oHXw4AdAx/?igshid=cyp2ucj9ou61

[evans101]

Lovely blossom at the Railway Station this morning on my way to the Farmers Market. I believe in shopping locally, supporting small businesses and farmers and keeping down the air miles on our food. #shoplocal #sustainableliving #otagofarmersmarket #lovewhereyoulive (at Otago Farmers Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/B27zLTyAnj7/?igshid=1uma0q88bc7vf

[evans101]

Happiness - me, 2kg of strawberries and my strawberry 🍓 huller, time to dry my winter supplies of summer sunshine. Oh and a kilo of cherries too . . . #happyplace #whatmakesyouhappy #otagofarmersmarket #centralotagofruit #summerindunedin #lovewhereyoulive #youarewhatyoueat (at Edinburgh of the South) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtW3Zp8Fwdd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qi13hv8cpr8d

[evans101]

Woohoo, Saturday night! Just me, my strawberry huller and 1.5kg of seconds from the Farmers Market . . . okay, so a few escaped the dehydrator to go with my chocolate sorbet! #strawberrydryingseason #otagofarmersmarket #strawberrieswitheverything #thetasteofsummer #alittlebitofwhatyoufancy (at Edinburgh of the South) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrHl_PflVb7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pyl5he74goib

[evans101]

Eat your colours! #youarewhatyoueat #otagofarmersmarket #shoplocal #centralotagofruit #cucumbers (at Otago Farmers Market)

[hammerheadfoods]

Carolina Reaper chilli sauce, Trinidad Scorpion chilli sauce and the humble pickled jalapeño tomorrow at the Otago Farmers market. #otagofarmersmarket #hammerheadfoods #dunedinfood #realfood #hotsauce

[hammerheadfoods]

Kombucha at the Otago Farmers Market tomorrow! Come check it out. #hammerheadfoods #kombucha #dunedinfood #realfood #guthealth #otagofarmersmarket

[hammerheadfoods]

That is a whole lot of fresh saffron from Iran. Only a few weeks old! It is easily the most expensive readily available spice in the world. We are going to make a saffron vodka with it! #hammerheadfoods #nofillers #spice #chefsofinstagram #otagofarmersmarket

[evans101]

And breakfast outside today because it is 22 degrees already! Free range eggs from the Farmers Market, Havoc bacon, blueberries, and my new favorite tea, French Earl Grey, yum! #baconandeggs #diningalfresco #frenchearlgreytea #earlgreyteahot @otagofarmersmarket @t2tea #lovewhereyoulive #eatyourcolours (at Edinburgh of the South) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGvUj8Sg9Jw/?igshid=1i9tsifn871h

[evans101]

Beautiful #dunnerstunner day out there for a spot of shopping @otagofarmersmarket and @princesstreetbutcher so I am all set with good food for the weekend! #shoplocal #lovewhereyoulive (at Otago Farmers Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEuw8LgAMOw/?igshid=18kgs9pnko44u

[evans101]

And flowers for dinner courtesy of the @otagofarmersmarket #yum #youarewhatyoueat #flowerstagram #lovewhereyoulive #pretty #engageallyoursenses (at Edinburgh of the South)