The beautiful days of spring are here making it a perfect time to enjoy the local farmers market. From seven till eleven a.m., the first Saturday of every month, over eighty stalls are bursting with a wide variety of produce, gourmet meats, cheeses and breads at the Good Living Growers Market in Pyrmont. Whether you’re [...]
The Food for the Future Fair has been initiated to link consumers with local producers to improve the freshness of food and save on fuel costs. Take an enjoyable stroll or bike ride from Pyrmont to this event in Chippendale, and help support sustainable communities – and of course join in the fun! At the [...]
1. Safe food, free from chemicals Organic farmers, who you can find at the Pyrmont Grower’s Markets, don’t use synthetic chemicals on their farms, so organic food is naturally chemical free. Following an independent review of produce, Choice Magazine concludes that “If you want to minimise your family’s exposure to pesticides, organic is the way [...]
The popularity of farmers’ markets such as the Pyrmont Growers Market cannot be denied. Backed with noble ideals, farmers’ markets are continually rising in popularity from humble beginnings, but what does the future hold for this phenomenon? With a range of different theories starting to emerge on the future of farmers’ markets, a look into [...]
It’s lunch time again and you’ve found yourself at the supermarket deciding whether to buy Coke or Fanta to go with the sealed microwavable meal in the trolley. Maybe it will be easier to just forgo the whole process and pay a visit to McDonald’s. Problem is, you are tired of the same old food; [...]
