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Slow Food Melbourne

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 438 318 319

Address: Spotswood-Kingsville RSL, 63 The Avenue 3015 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.slowfoodmelbourne.com.au

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25.01.2022 : Nothing says Turkish Street Food like gozleme And at tomorrows #SloFoWeFo market you can enjoy fresh takeaway gozleme or grab easy-to-cook frozen packs to enjoy between market days. IMPORTANT: Under the current Covid-19 restrictions, any food purchased at the market cannot be eaten on site. All takeaway food needs to be taken home. Please support our stall holders and dont place their business at risk by doing the wrong thing.... 8am-1pm. Happy Receptions, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray. Pack a raincoat!

25.01.2022 Happy new year! We hope everyone is enjoying a safe and relaxing break and we can’t wait to kick off our wonderful Slow Food Melbourne Farmers’ Market for 2021 in WeFo. It’s time to refill the fridge and pantry with the delicious produce our hardworking farmers, makers and growers will be bringing to the inner west this week. ... Farm gates will be open from 8am 1pm. We look forward to seeing you this Saturday. Saturday 9 January Happy Receptions, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray. #Slofowefo #farmersmarkets

25.01.2022 How good is this. Modest but reaching out to local community.

24.01.2022 The art of making delicious gozleme. Be sure to grab some from Ummu as you leave the #SlowFoodMelbFM tomorrow. Gates open from 8am-1pm, Saturday 28 November at 59 The Avenue, Spotswood.

23.01.2022 There is so much to learn if we looked at how indigenous people fed themselves on all continents.

23.01.2022 , ! The Slow Food Melbourne farmers’ market is on right now at Spotswood Kingsville RSL showcasing 57 of the best farmers, growers and makers from around Victoria. We are here until 1pm come and support local while treating yourself to some of the most delicious and freshest produce in town! 59 The Avenue, Spotswood.... #slowfoodmelbFM

22.01.2022 Will you be serving chicken, duck, quail, ham or seafood this Festive Season? Visit our meat and seafood stallholders, see what’s on offer, grab some cooking tips and place your orders on Saturday for Christmas. Stall Holders to visit:... MEATS: Freeland Pork, Otway Prime POULTRY: Milawa Free Range Poultry SEAFOOD: John the oyster bloke., Bellarine Smokehouse 8am - 1pm, Saturday 28 November. Spotswood Kingsville RSL at 59 The Avenue, Spotswood

22.01.2022 ! Were heading to West Footscray for our second market day and we cant wait to provide the local community with a wonderful selection of fresh and delicious produce. Bring your shopping bags, come alone and respect our Covid-19 rules to help us create another wonderful and safe #SloFoWeFo day.... : Per Govt. restrictions, ONE person per household within a 5km radius. Contact tracing process at market entrance - name, number, postcode. No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. Cashless payment hover dont tap. Dont touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop dont loiter. 8am-1pm, Happy Reception, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray. See you tomorrow!

22.01.2022 , , Here are 3 great ways to eliminate waste and protect the environment simply by visiting our markets: 1 Scrap Metal Recyclers - bring your metal cans to the recycling drop off point in the carpark.... 2 Roving Refills - BYO reusable containers and fill them up with sustainable and eco-friendly detergents, cleaners and personal care products. 3 Rhys.Pect.Food - stock up on all your pantry essentials at this plastic free mobile pantry. Next market: 8am-1pm, Happy Receptions, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray. : One person per household preferred (to meet DHHS onsite number restrictions) Contact tracing sign in. No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. No eating at markets - takeaway only. Cashless payment hover don’t tap. Don’t touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop don’t loiter.

21.01.2022 Do you want to learn more about Good, Clean and Fair food? And do you want to meet motivated people and act for a better food system together? Then sign ...up to the Slow Food "On My Plate challenge", starting January 18th! Get ready for six weeks of both learning & doing about how to make your food habits more sustainable. Challenge yourself and people around you and contribute together to a more sustainable food system! To sign up, visit onmyplate.slowfood.com or find the link in our IG bio. #SlowFoodOnMyPlate #TerraMadre #SlowFoodForChange #SlowFood #GoodCleanFair

21.01.2022 : Hooray, the Stall Holder list for #SloFoWeFo is here! Many of your favourites plus newcomers Mishra’s Kitchen and Therapy Real Fruit Ice Cream will be joining us this month. How time flies - we can’t believe this will be our fifth market in the West Footscray and Tottenham neighbourhood. So much has happened since we launched right in the thick of COVID-19 and Saturday’s market will be our last one at WeFo for 2020. It will also be the firs...t time many of you get to see our wonderful stall holders without a mask. Guaranteed smiley faces all round! 8am - 1pm, Saturday 12 December. Happy Receptions, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray.

21.01.2022 Heres a hearty iso recipe to try. This is Italian from Abruzzo but there are similar recipes from Turkey where it is known as menemen and the eggs can be poached or scrambled.

21.01.2022 : Hooray! Our stall holder list for Saturdays market at Spotswood is here. You will recognise some regular favourites and some exciting newcomers too. Market gate opens at 8am - get your shopping list ready so youre in and out as quickly as possible.... -: . Not all stall holders offer pre-orders, so please check the stall holder list before hitting our FB Shop. You can then whiz by your favourite stall holders on market day to pick up your pre-ordered goodies. : Per Govt. restrictions, ONE person per household within a 5km radius. Contact tracing process at market entrance - name, number, postcode. No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. Cashless payment hover dont tap. Dont touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop dont loiter. Our conditions of entry are non-negotiable. Please be respectful and help us create a safe market day. Anyone breaking the rules will be turned away. 8am-1pm, 59 The Avenue Spotswood @ Spotswood Kingsville RSL

21.01.2022 Attention Altona, Altona North and Newport residents! Mr Fresh Ice Truck is coming to you from 11am today! He is taking street requests, so jump on quickly and SMS your street name to 0402834079. So many of our lockdown kids need some cheering up. Help us spread the word and share this post.

21.01.2022 ! . Head to #slofowefo and stock up on wonderful produce, fresh ingredients, baked goods and takeaway goodies. Spend the afternoon refilling the fridge and pantry, baking up a storm, delighting your tastebuds and chillaxing over an antipasto platter of delicious goodies.... Thats your Saturday sorted! Our farmers, makers and producers are here until 1pm. : Per Govt. restrictions, ONE person per household within a 5km radius. Contact tracing process at market entrance - name, number, postcode. No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. Cashless payment hover dont tap. Dont touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop dont loiter. 8am-1pm, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray

20.01.2022 , ? Whatever your preference you will have access to the best-of-the-best at #SloFoWeFo tomorrow. Start stocking up for those Christmas parties! Darraweit Valley Cider Two Birds Brewing ... Autonomy Distillers 8am-1pm, Saturday 14 November at Happy Receptions. 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray.

20.01.2022 Looking forward to the day this is available in Victoria

19.01.2022 ’ ’ . Buying local has always been important, but after a year like 2020, it’s the difference between businesses struggling or thriving. When we buy local we keep our money where our heart lives. We support an economy of friends and neighbours, we help create local jobs and we build a community that flourishes. This Christmas let’s come together to support the Victorian economy and buy local first, knowing... that every purchase we make helps make a difference. Support your local farmers, growers and makers this Saturday from 8am-1pm at 59 The Avenue, Spotswood. Here are some of the friendly faces (even with masks on!) you can expect to see. IMPORTANT: Masks must be worn. Due to onsite number restrictions, priority will be given to single shoppers. Couples and families may need to wait if the market is busy. No pets (to allow for better social distancing). No eating onsite takeaway only. Cashless payment preferred. Shop don’t loiter.

19.01.2022 : We couldnt believe our eyes when Spotswood resident Nadine Smith sent us photos of this glorious apple pie that she cooked up using ingredients purchased at the last #SlowFoodMelbFM. Best of all, she was kind enough to share her recipe with us! Youll be able to grab the ingredients at #SloFoWeFo this Saturday at John Howell Fruit, Rhys.pect.food and Lard Ass. 5 Granny Smith apples... 6 Pink Lady or any sweet red apples 100g caster sugar 55g light brown sugar Finely grated rind & juice of 1 lemon 1tsp ground cinnamon Pinch of salt flakes 50g demerara sugar 280g diced (2cm) unsalted butter, chilled in freezer for 15 minutes 350g white spelt flour Pinch salt flakes 80g caster sugar 1 egg yolk (reserve white) mixed with 40g chilled water In a food processor pulse together the flour and sugar. Add the butter and pulse until the size of baby peas. Add yolk and water mix and pulse once or twice until the mix holds when pressed. Turn dough out on a bench and bring together with the heel of your hand. Divide into two (one a bit larger than the other), flatten into a disc shape, wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours. Add caster and brown sugars to a wide saucepan, add lemon zest and juice, cinnamon and salt flakes. Peel, quarter and core apples adding to saucepan and coating in sugar mixture. Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes. Apples should be tender but retain their shape. Set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 200C. Grease a 22cm round pie dish and place in fridge. Stand pastry at room temperature for 10 minutes, then roll larger pastry into a 30cm disk (flour will help!). Shape into greased pie tin and return to the fridge. Fill pastry with cooled apple filling (reserving liquid) then cover with remaining pastry (26cm disk). Trim, press and crimp the pastry at the edge of the dish. Return pie to fridge to rest. Brush whisked egg white over pie then sprinkle with demerara sugar. Make a 2cm slit in the centre. Transfer to oven reducing heat to 185c and bake for 40-50 mins. Serve with thickened cream and the reserved apple liquid. Enjoy!

19.01.2022 No bees No agriculture This message needs to be spread loud & clear

18.01.2022 - ! Hobsons Bay City Council invites all residents to take part in the largest and widest-reaching public discussion on the future design and direction of Spotswood and South Kingsville. Feedback closes on Sunday 13 December.

18.01.2022 Time to follow suit!

18.01.2022 ' Nothing beats the taste sensation of farm fresh produce. Grab these seasonal fruit and veg while they’re packed full of taste, vitamins and nutrition. You’ll find seasonal produce plus lots more this Saturday 9 January at Happy Receptions, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray. Gates open from 8am-1pm.

18.01.2022 The farming Jonas family are making the decision to pay a tithe to the indigenous communities of Victoria in acknowledgement of their ongoing rights to lands which were never ceded nor agreed to with treaty. They continue to farm the property but payback to the indigenous community in recognition.

18.01.2022 What a day! The Department of Health & Human Services has just reversed its last minute decision to ban farmers market which means that tomorrows Slow Food Melbourne market at Spotswood IS BACK ON. A big thank you to the people of Victoria for being vocal and for standing up for our farmers. Gates will be open from 8am-1pm, 59 The Avenue, Spotswood at Spotswood Kingsville RSL. Our stall holders will be sooo delighted to see you!... : Per Govt. restrictions, ONE person per household within a 5km radius. Contact tracing process at market entrance - name, number, postcode. No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. Cashless payment hover dont tap. Dont touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop dont loiter. Many of you earlier asked how you can help. Please share this post far and wide to help us update the community.

16.01.2022 ! The crew at Corner Store Network have done an amazing thing. They are supporting the Good-Edi people, by partnering with them to sell coffee in edible takeaway cups, which will be available at our #SlowFoodMelbFM. How cool is that! In addition to making a great drop, Corner Store Network are passionate about reducing waste and preserving the future. Grab a coffee from them this Saturday knowing that in addition to staying caffeina...ted, you’re joining them on a worthwhile mission. THE CUP: Made from oat bran and wheat flour Won’t change the flavour of your drink Vegan friendly A tasty, nutritious snack packed with fiber and vitamins Stays crispy for 40 minutes and doesn’t leak for up to 8 hours Don’t want to eat the cup? No worries! Just place it in your home compost or garden bed and the cup will break down naturally in 2-6 weeks. 8am - 1pm, Saturday 28 November. Spotswood Kingsville RSL at 59 The Avenue, Spotswood. @melbourne_micro_veg

16.01.2022 : These divine fruity and nutty mince pies, courtesy of #slowfoodmelbfm contributor and local foodie Nadine Smith, use pastry made with brown sugar and spices, adding a pleasant twist on tradition. Grab your fresh fruit from John Howell, your dried fruit and nuts from Carboor Harvest, sugar, flour and spices from Rhys.pect.food, eggs from Belleview Farm, butter from Lard Ass and liqueur from Autonomy Distillers this Saturday. : 2 Gra...nny Smith apples, peeled, cored and grated 110g currants 70g golden raisins 70g raisins 70g slivered almonds 70g mixed peel 1 orange, zest and juice 90g brown sugar 80ml maple syrup 80ml orange liqueur Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and cook gently over medium heat for 15 mins until fruit has softened and the liquid reduced. Set aside to cool completely (can be made in advance). : 420g plain / white spelt flour 300g unsalted butter, chopped 90g brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 2 eggs Place flour, butter, brown sugar and spices into a food processor and blend until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add eggs and process until the pastry comes together. Turn out onto a generously floured bench, bring the dough together and divide in half. Seal in non-stick wrap and set in the fridge for at least 30mins to rest. : 1 egg, lightly beaten Demerara sugar, for sprinkling Icing sugar, for dusting Preheat oven to 180c. Grease 2 x 12 patty tins (40ml). Roll out one piece of dough on a well floured surface and use 7cm round cutter to cut 24 rounds and mould into prepared tins. Divide mixture between the cases (don’t overfill) and transfer to fridge to chill for 15 mins. Turn second batch of dough on well floured surface and cut 24 lids with the 7cm round cutter. Brush edges of the chilled pastry cases with egg and top with a lid. Brush lids with egg and sprinkle with demerara sugar. Gently pierce a hole in each lid with the tip of a paring knife to allow steam to escape. Bake 25-30 mins until golden. Allow to cool for 5 mins before turning out to cool completely. Dust with icing sugar and enjoy! Gates open from 8am-1pm, Saturday 28 November at 59 The Avenue, Spotswood at Spotswood Kingsville RSL.

14.01.2022 Great news everyone! Roving Refills Eastside will be at #SloFoWeFo market this Saturday. BYO clean, reusable containers and fill them with sustainable and eco-friendly detergents, cleaners and personal care products. From dishwashing detergent to window cleaner, hand & body wash and lots more - the best thing about these products is that theyre grey water safe, palm oil free and not tested on animals.... PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Check out the Vegan Coconut Shampoo & Conditioner its so rich and luxurious for neglected, lockdown hair. NEW PRODUCT ALERT: Fabric Softener so soft and kind on your clothing. Pop by and say hi to Vanessa between 8am 1pm at Happy Receptions, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray. Lets work together and reduce, reuse and recycle! : Per Govt. restrictions, ONE person per household within a 5km radius. Contact tracing process at market entrance - name, number, postcode. No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. Cashless payment hover dont tap. Dont touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop dont loiter.

14.01.2022 If you want to buy fresh seasonal produce, boost your immune system, support local growers and cut your carbon footprint, then shopping at the Slow Food Farmers Market is your answer. An abundance of nutritional produce awaits you this Saturday at Spotswood-Kingsville RSL between 8am 1pm.... 59 The Avenue, Spotswood. : As per Government restrictions, ONE person per household within a 5km radius. Contact tracing process at market entrance - name, number and postcode. No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. Cashless payment hover dont tap. Dont touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop dont loiter. #SlowFoodMelbFM

14.01.2022 Our #slofowefo stallholders are here until 1pm today with all their delicious, fresh and amazing produce. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s on offer. Bring an extra bag or two along - you won’t regret it! 8am-1pm, Happy Receptions, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray

13.01.2022 - Hidden away in a tiny warehouse in Spotswood, Autonomy Distillers is a boutique distillery with a focus on sustainable production methods for modern and traditional spirits. With long term plans to open a tasting room, they are currently focused on manufacturing. But in time theyd love to see the distillery expand into a bar where people can enjoy the traditional aperitivo hour and see where their drink really comes from. ...We. Cant. Wait! Autonomy Distillers founders, Ash and Fern are normally at the #SlowFoodMelbFM in Spotswood every month, but with a baby due to arrive any day, we dont expect to see them until after the big event. We look forward to welcoming a new baby to our #Spotswood market community soon! In the meantime, you can order their amazing spirits at www.autonomydistillers.com.au Check out the full Autonomy Distillers story at https://thewestsider.com.au/when-life-gives-you-orange-pee/

12.01.2022 : Yikes! Looks like #SlowFoodMelbFM is going to break its own stall holder record this Saturday when we welcome 57 amazing vendors to Spotswood. Along with all your favourite regulars, we’re excited to be welcoming back Prom Country Flowers, Quincey Jones Jelly, Summer Sensations, Sustainable Wraps and Knife Sharpening Melbourne. We would also like to extend a warm welcome to newcomers Nuggety Garlic and Amherst Winery... to this week’s bumper market. Bring lots of bags and don’t forget our Conditions of Entry: Masks must be worn. Due to onsite number restrictions, priority will be given to single shoppers. Couples and families may need to wait if the market is busy. No pets (to allow for better social distancing). No eating onsite takeaway only. Cashless payment preferred. Shop don’t loiter. 8am - 1pm, Saturday 28 November. Spotswood Kingsville RSL at 59 The Avenue, Spotswood See you on Saturday!

12.01.2022 ' Hands up if you love the rich vibrant shades of pink and red produce that are in season right now. In addition to looking fantastic, the taste sensation, especially when freshly picked is out of this world! Here’s a list of some of the fresh seasonal produce you’ll be able to snap up this Saturday. Come early as the tables are often empty by the end of market day!... 8am - 1pm, Saturday 12 December. Happy Receptions, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray : Contact tracing sign in via DHHS app. 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Onsite numbers to be managed in accordance with DHHS requirements.

12.01.2022 : Hear ye, hear ye! The Stall Holder List for Saturdays #SloFoWeFo market is here and it sure is impressive. Bring plenty of bags and buy direct from our awesome, hardworking farmers, makers and producers.... -: . Not all stall holders offer pre-offers, so please check the stall holder list before hitting our FB shop. You can then whiz by your favourite stall holders on market day to collect your pre-ordered goodies. : Per Govt. restrictions, ONE person per household within a 5km radius. Contact tracing process at market entrance - name, number, postcode. No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. Cashless payment hover dont tap. Dont touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop dont loiter. 8am-1pm, Happy Reception, 199 Sunshine Rd West Footscray.

12.01.2022 Maybe this is why we have had the issues we did?

11.01.2022 : Gorgeous George Probiotics (GG) is a regular presence at the Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Markets and our very own immunity boosting and gut health specialist! The GG journey started in 2017 (they turned 3 last week) when they started making their own range of prebiotic dips and probiotic sauerkrauts for a few local Farmers Markets. GG came to recognise that the gut is the second brain, and like all parts of the body, needed ...special care and attention. This lightbulb moment has driven GG to make products available to everyone who believes in the power of good bacteria and a strong immune system. They are spreading the good word and you can find their hand-crafted range of tonics, kombuchas, water kefirs, krauts, dips and pestos between 8am-1pm at #SlowFoodMelbFM this Saturday at Spotswood Kingsville RSL. : Per Government restrictions, ONE person per household within a 5km radius. Contact tracing process at market entrance- name, phone, postcode. No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. Cashless payment hover dont tap. Dont touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop dont loiter. @ Spotswood Kingsville RSL

11.01.2022 Eggs are among the most nutritious foods on earth loaded with vitamins, minerals, high-quality protein and good fats, and this zucchini slice recipe is delicious and guaranteed to please the fussiest of eaters. Recreate this recipe picking the freshest of ingredients at the #SlowFoodFM in #spotswood this Saturday: Authentic free range eggs at Belleview Farm... Zucchini, onion, garlic, parsley at Thriving Foods Farm, Green & Co Farms and Faranda Farms & Ritas Sicilian Preserves. Self raising flour a Rhys.pect.food Oil at Villa Pileggi. Check out the full recipe here https://www.notquitenigella.com//03/01/zucchini-slice-rec/ Market Covid19 Safety Policy & Conditions of Entry in pinned post.

11.01.2022 : Come see why West is Best at this Saturday’s #SlowFoodMelbFM day at Spotswood. Bring your shopping, bring your Christmas wishlist and be ready to enjoy the greatest selection of ethically grown and lovingly produced goods Victoria has to offer. Don’t forget to chat to your favourite stall holders about getting your orders in early for Christmas hams, poultry and more. ... ’ Today, Premier Andrews announced that wearing masks outdoors will no longer be mandatory (from midnight tonight), except in situations where social distancing can be difficult. In the Premier’s Press Statement it states you’ll still need to keep your mask on if you’re at a busy outdoor market. So, remember to bring your mask this Saturday and help us as we continue running a safe and enjoyable market day for everyone. Here’s the Premier’s Press Statement: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au//statement-premier-22-november IMPORTANT: Masks must be worn. Due to onsite number restrictions, priority will be given to single shoppers. Couples and families may need to wait if the market is busy. No pets (to allow for better social distancing). No eating onsite takeaway only. Cashless payment preferred. Shop don’t loiter. 8am - 1pm, Saturday 28 November. Spotswood Kingsville RSL at 59 The Avenue, Spotswood

11.01.2022 Support our farmers by shopping direct wherever you can. Farmers Markets, farm gates, CSAs, online delivery. Supermarkets are 100% about profit not about the health of our food systems.

10.01.2022 Privileged to have them at our markets The Corner Store have managed to achieve so much in 2020 despite lockdown. When you buy their coffee and market you are part of the journey to make a difference in the world. Great Work everyone!

10.01.2022 : Who doesn’t love a refreshing strawberry sorbet, strawberries and cream, scones with strawberry jam or a chocolate coated strawberry? Little fruity flavour bombs, strawberries are everyone’s idea of a taste treat which are loved by children and adults alike. Now with strawberries finally in season, it's time to start enjoying their sweet goodness as one of the first signs that summer is on the way! ... Find grower Santo Zappia from Yarra Valley Fresh Produce at #SlowFoodMelbFM at Spotswood Kingsville RSL this Saturday 28 November between 8am-1pm. Read more at https://thewestsider.com.au/strawberries-a-seasonal-taste-/ The Westsider Newspaper

10.01.2022 - ! Farmers Markets have been declared an essential service under the current State of Disaster and Slow Food Melbourne has been doing everything possible to ramp up our already comprehensive Covid-19 Safety Policy to maximise public health safety at our markets. This includes the recent introduction of a market day contact tracing process and having more hands on deck to help ensure our policy is being followed. We are proud to report that our ...first Farmers Market held during a State of Disaster on the 8 August at West Footscray was a major success. We could not have asked for a better day. Shoppers were respectful, social distancing was maintained and people were able to purchase wonderful, fresh produce in a safe environment. Yes, some people were turned away for breaking the rules we gain no pleasure in doing this, but we remain 100% committed in keeping our farmers (many traveling from non-infected areas) and market community safe. Our next Farmers Market is on 8am-1pm, Saturday 22 August at Spotswood where we look forward to replicating the same safe market model. COVID-19 RULES: As per Government restrictions, ONE person per household within a 5km radius. Contact tracing process at entrance - name, number and postcode. No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. Cashless payment hover dont tap. Dont touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop dont loiter. These rules are non-negotiable. If you dont agree, we respectfully ask that you do not come. Our full Covid-19 Safety Policy is pinned on FB for easy access. PRE-ORDERS: Some stall holders are offering pre-orders, which means you can order online through our FB Shop and zip through market day more quickly collecting your orders from each individual stallholder. Our stallholder list will be ready in a few days - we will share more information about pre-ordering then. WeFo showed us how its done, Spotswood its your turn next! Lets work together and make our next Slow Food Farmers Market a success. IMPORTANT: Only one person per household within a 5km radius can shop. Please check before coming https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-5km-from-home-map

10.01.2022 Every time you buy direct from a producer you are helping them stay in business and supporting their local community. Your dollar is your vote for the type of food system you want.

10.01.2022 : Hey WeFo, lets do it again! First things first, we want to acknowledge and thank everyone for the respectful way that our Covid-19 rules were adhered to at our first ever #SloFoWeFo market day last month. Thank you for helping us create a safe market day for our community, our farmers, our makers and producers. It was wonderful to see so many locals enjoying access to fresh and lovingly grown produce at the market. Followin...g todays update from the Premier, our current Covid-19 Safety Policy & Rules remain in place. : Per Govt. restrictions, ONE person per household within a 5km radius. Contact tracing process at market entrance - name, number, postcode. No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. Cashless payment hover dont tap. Dont touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop dont loiter. Our farmers, makers and producers will be ready to see you all from 8am 1pm, Saturday 12 September. See you then WeFo! Happy Receptions, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray.

09.01.2022 Way past time more consideration was given to the people who actually grow our food.

09.01.2022 We have tried to get this message out to people but has anyone been listening? Government are taking away our access to local seafood. Had you noticed how expensive local fish has become? This is why and the only other option in unsustainable imported seafood. Complain to your MP & the ministers responsible. Melissa Horne MP

09.01.2022 Spring has certainly sprung in Melbourne and with that comes an abundance of colorful, fresh, vitamin enriched produce. Come check out what freshly picked seasonal fruit and veg is available this Saturday from 8am-1pm at #slofowefo. :... Per Govt. restrictions, ONE person per household within a 5km radius. Contact tracing process at market entrance - name, number, postcode. No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. Cashless payment hover dont tap. Dont touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop dont loiter. Happy Receptions, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray.

08.01.2022 : Lard Ass was founded by Monica, a dairy farmers daughter who grew up in Western Victoria surrounded by the creamy goodness of fresh milk and churned butter. Proud of her Italian heritage where food was grown and sourced locally, and growing up with 6 brothers and sisters helping mum, Bertilla and dad, Antonio manage the farm, Lard Ass grew out of a yearning for bringing back the great taste in butter. Monica tells us, "Our cultured but...ter is made on a small scale so that flavour, texture and ingredients are quality. Big on taste thanks to ripening cream from grass-fed cows, once you try cultured butter you wont go back to ordinary butter. Our butter is made from single batch churned cream after ripening with a starter long enough to bring out flavour, then hand kneaded and hand wrapped." The Lard Ass Collection includes the amazing flavours of Smoked Garlic, Sweet Vanilla, Dry Roasted Fennel Seed, Black Garlic and more. Their recently launched Smoky Pomodoro is jam-packed full of flavoursome herbs, spices and a nice kick of tomato.Its perfect for BBQs, great on potatoes and slathered on bread and crackers. Pop by and see Monica this Saturday at #SloFoWeFo for all your buttery goodness advice between 8am-1pm. Happy Reception, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray.

08.01.2022 : Luke and Vanessa Lipscombe took a circuitous route to becoming cheese-makers by first training in ecology and education until the foodie bug bit them. It was a job in an Italian cheese shop which changed Luke’s focus and led them both into their new lifestyle. Drawn to the scientific aspect of cheese making, Luke took a job working for an artisan cheese-maker in Beechworth where he learnt the art of French style cheese making... and became more interested in the microbiology of the ripening process. Next he and Vanessa jetted off overseas to spend time eating and learning more about cheese while travelling through France. Upon their return, they decided to turn their dream of owning their own cheese making business into a reality. Relocating to Myrtleford in beautiful North East Victoria they established their bespoke artisan business. It was the lush countryside and strong dairy focus of the local area that determined the move and so The Peaks Artisan Cheesemakers was born. Read the full The Peaks Artisan Cheesemakers story and say hi to Vanessa who will be attending our Christmas market at Spotswood on Sunday 20 December. The Westsider Newspaper NEXT MARKET: 8am-1pm, Saturday 12 December at Happy Receptions, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray.

08.01.2022 Water is life. How well is it being managed?

08.01.2022 Just a friendly reminder that all food and beverages are to be consumed offsite and masks must be kept on the entire time you shop at the market. So grab those delicious pies, gozleme, coffees and snacks to enjoy after you leave the market. : One person per household preferred (to meet DHHS onsite number restrictions) Contact tracing sign in.... No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. No eating at markets - takeaway only. Cashless payment hover don’t tap. Don’t touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop don’t loiter. 8am-1pm, Happy Receptions, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray

07.01.2022 Spring weather calls for outdoor courtyard dining and what better way to celebrate than with a lovely antipasto platter. Whether youre creating an antipasto plate for one or a platter for the whole family, youre guaranteed to find the best ingredients at #SloFoWeFo this Saturday. Cheese from The Peaks Artisan Cheesemakers Olives from Villa Pileggi Dips from Gorgeous George Probiotics ... Terrine from Farce Charcuterie Crackers from Stir crazy Kitchen Nuts and sultanas from Carboor Harvest Pretzels from Rhys.pect.food Bread from Sourdough Kitchen Seddon Stick veggies and sliced fruit from John Howell Fruit & Thriving Foods Farm : Per Govt. restrictions, ONE person per household within a 5km radius. Contact tracing process at market entrance - name, number, postcode. No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. Cashless payment hover dont tap. Dont touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop dont loiter. 8am-1pm, Happy Receptions, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray.

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06.01.2022 ? Geeti from Yarraville, Steve & Raphael from South Kingsville, Rich from Sunshine, Jason & Bonnie from Williamstown... they are just some of our local heroes and stall holders at the Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Markets. Find out more about them courtesy of The Westsider Newspaper https://thewestsider.com.au/whos-behind-the-mask-getting-t/... #SlowFoodMelbFM #SloFoWeFo #supportlocal #golocalfirst

06.01.2022 Now that we are all restricted to venturing no further than 5 kilometres from our homes, how and where you buy your food becomes so much more relevant. A day out to shop at market can be become a pleasurable pastime and an opportunity to get some fresh air. It is also an opportunity to help your local businesses stay in business. Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market has always made a commitment to the notion of reducing food miles and shopping locally. Our whole ...philosophy is based on thinking global and acting local, which has offered up challenges as well as opportunities during Stage 4 COVID19 lockdown. Click image to continue reading the full article courtesy of The Westsider Newspaper. #shoplocalthinkglobal #victorianproduce #SlowFoodMelbFM

06.01.2022 ‘ We have not one but two wonderful Christmas markets lined up this month. You’ll find your favourite Slow Food Melbourne stall holders with their usual goodies plus more at: : 8am - 1pm, Saturday 12 December at Happy Receptions, 199 Sunshine Rd West Footscray.... : 8am- 1pm, Sunday 20 December at Spotswood Kingsville RSL, 59 The Avenue, Spotswood. Snap up some amazing artisan Christmas gifts while stocking up the kitchen with fresh, locally grown, nutritious produce. Whether you’re creating a super-sized Christmas hamper or looking for small stocking fillers, you’ll have lots to choose from the range of jams, honey, biscuits, condiments, chocolate, oils, nuts, chillis, salts and alcoholic beverages on offer. We are happy to report that the Government’s easing of Covid-19 restrictions means that we’re in a position to relax the market conditions of entry. : Contact tracing sign in via DHHS app. 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Onsite numbers to be managed in accordance with DHHS requirements. While masks are no longer mandatory (from midnight tonight) for outdoor markets, we encourage people to carry one on them should the market get crowded. We thank you all for supporting the constant changes that Covid-19 brought this year. It goes without saying that 2020 has been a topsy turvy year for our farmers and producers. Let’s close the year with a bang, support local and help Victoria get back on its feet. We can’t wait to see your smiley faces again! NEXT MARKET: 8am - 1pm, Saturday 12 December. Happy Receptions, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray

05.01.2022 ! We love this video from #SlowFoodMelbFM stall holder Melbourne Micro Veg showing the incredible range of fresh produce they snapped up at our recent market. So much goodness and nutrition on a table! Speaking of nutrition, Melbourne Micro Veg sells a fantastic variety of micro-greens, which are a younger and punchier version of mature vegetables, and contain up to 40 times more nutrients than their fully grown counterparts.Talk about WOW!... We love seeing your market day buys - share yours this Saturday by tagging us on FB or IG. : Per Govt. restrictions, ONE person per household within a 5km radius. Contact tracing process at market entrance - name, number, postcode. No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. Cashless payment hover dont tap. Dont touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop dont loiter. 8am-1pm, 59 The Avenue Spotswood

05.01.2022 These guys! What a crazy 24 hours theyve had. We are so grateful to have them here today at the #SlowFoodMelbFM in Spotswood along with their wonderful produce. Gates are open until 1pm - so pop down, show our stall holders some love and stock up on delicious and wholesome goodies while shopping in the crisp fresh air. Dont forget your brolly! :... Per Govt. restrictions, ONE person per household within a 5km radius. Contact tracing process at market entrance - name, number, postcode. No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. Cashless payment hover dont tap. Dont touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop dont loiter. 8am-1pm, 59 The Avenue Spotswood @ Spotswood, Victoria

05.01.2022 Local foodie and #slowfoodmelbfm contributor, Nadine Smith has created this delicious salad that celebrates Spring and works as a hearty side alongside BBQ meats or grilled fish. The dressing is rich, tangy and terrific! Create this at home and grab your ingredients this Saturday from Thriving Foods Farm, John Howell Fruit, Rhys.pect.food, GsBees Honey - Down to Earth, Carboor Harvest and Villa Pileggi. ... : 1 cup organic white quinoa, soaked in 3 cups of water for 2- 24 hours 1 medium cos heart 50g rocket 2 bunches spring baby carrots, lightly scrubbed, tops trimmed to 2cm length Extra virgin olive oil Flaked salt and fresh ground black pepper : Zest and juice of half an orange 125ml extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup crumbled feta 2 tsp honey 1/2 cup hazelnuts, roasted and skins removed, roughly chopped 1 crushed garlic clove : Strain the soaking quinoa and rinse with fresh water. Transfer to a medium saucepan and top with 1.5cups of water. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat to very low and place the lid. Simmer for 15minutes or until all the water has been absorbed then remove from heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes with lid on. Preheat oven to 180c. Place carrots on a roasting tray in a single layer, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 20 - 25 mins, shaking the tray once or twice to roast evenly. Turn the quinoa out onto a lined oven tray, spreading evenly with the back of a fork. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toast in the oven for 20 mins until the edges are golden. Make the dressing by combining all of the ingredients in a small saucepan. Hear gently until warm and flavours are mixed. Assemble the salad by arranging the cos and half the rocket on the base of a salad bowl, top with roast carrots, quinoa, remaining rocket and finish with lashings of dressing. Enjoy! Saturday 14 November, 8am-1pm. Happy Receptions, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray.

04.01.2022 It’s all about picnics in Melbourne right now and here are some delicious picnic basket essentials you can’t walk past! Dips by Gorgeous George Probiotics ... Cheese by The Peaks Artisan Cheesemakers Crackers by Stir Crazy Salami by The Meat Room Charcuterie by Farce Charcuterie Berries from Yarra Valley Produce and Kinglake Blueberries Nuts from Carboor Harvest Gozleme from Ummu Gozleme Savoury pastries and pies from Inner West Swedish Baker and Gourmet Pies No picnic is complete without dessert, so don’t forget to grab some sweet pastries, biscuits, muffins, slices and honey lollipops from Sourdough Kitchen Seddon, Inner West Swedish Baker, The Celtic Bakery, Kinglake Blueberries and GsBees Honey - Down to Earth to complete the perfect basket. Enjoy!

04.01.2022 Farmers markets are a classified essential service under current Covid-19 restrictions, and the rules that apply for grocery shopping also apply to #SloFoWeFo. This means we can only accept . Not sure if you live in the radius? Enter your address into this nifty interactive map to check. https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-5km-from-home-map ... : 8am-1pm, Saturday 12 September - rain, hail or shine. Happy Reception, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray. Lots of parking on site. Enter via first gate closest to Tottenham Station (not the main gate). Tottenham Station is a 3 minute walk away. BYO bags, boxes & trolleys. : Contact tracing process at market entrance - name, number, postcode. No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. Cashless payment hover dont tap. Dont touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop dont loiter. Were looking forward to hosting another great #SloFoWeFo market this Saturday. Expect to fill your bags with quality fruit, vegetables, cheese, baked goods, meat, poultry, seafood, honey, eggs and lots more!

04.01.2022 So we know where the action is going to be. Slow Food Westside farmers' market has been in Tottenham for 5 months now and thrilled to see other businesses popping up in this neck of the woods!

03.01.2022 Our wonderful farmers and growers will be bringing an abundance of fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables to Saturday’s market. Stock up the fridge with nutrient rich, freshly picked produce and enjoy the taste difference! #freshisbest IMPORTANT: Masks must be worn.... Due to onsite number restrictions, priority will be given to single shoppers. Couples and families may need to wait if the market is busy. No pets (to allow for better social distancing). No eating onsite takeaway only. Cashless payment preferred. Shop don’t loiter. 8am - 1pm, Saturday 28 November. Spotswood Kingsville RSL at 59 The Avenue, Spotswood

03.01.2022 ! It’s Market Eve and we’re delighted to report that after a string of rainy market days, the forecast for tomorrow is a pleasant and partly cloudy 28 degrees. Yippee! Leave the gumboots at home but don’t forget the masks. Tomorrow’s market is going to be a bumper one, so get your shopping list ready to stock up the kitchen and impress friends, families and colleagues with locally made artisan products this Christmas. ... Looking to create your own Christmas hampers this year? Here are some delicious items to add to your baskets. There will be plenty more on display tomorrow! 8am - 1pm, Saturday 28 November. Spotswood Kingsville RSL at 59 The Avenue, Spotswood IMPORTANT: Masks must be worn. Due to onsite number restrictions, priority will be given to single shoppers. Couples and families may need to wait if the market is busy. No pets (to allow for better social distancing). No eating onsite takeaway only. Cashless payment preferred. Shop don’t loiter.

03.01.2022 ! Lots of work is happening behind the scenes to enforce our Covid-19 safe market model for Saturdays #SlowFoodMelbFM at Spotswood. Here are some of the faces that work tirelessly to bring you the freshest quality produce available in Victoria. Lets work together to make Saturday a safe and respectful day for our farmers, makers, organisers and shoppers.... Heres a final reminder of our Conditions of Entry - we know we keep harping on about them but complacency is not an option right now. : Per Govt. restrictions, ONE person per household within a 5km radius. Contact tracing process at market entrance - name, number, postcode. No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. Cashless payment hover dont tap. Dont touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop dont loiter. Our full Covid-19 Safety Policy is pinned to our FB page. Market gates will open from 8am-1pm rain, hail or shine (bring a brolly!). We look forward to seeing you and supporting our farmers and makers. 59 The Avenue, Spotswood. @ Spotswood Kingsville RSL

02.01.2022 : No Christmas celebration is complete without some Rocky Road and here’s a tasty version created by #SlowFoodMelbFM contributor Nadine Smith. These make the perfect gift simply wrap into individual bars and give to teachers, friends or neighbours.... You can grab most of the ingredients from our minimal waste mobile pantry, Rhys.pect.food. Just bring clean, empty containers along and see if you can create a Rocky Road that look’s this good! : 500 gm dark chocolate (54% cocoa solids) coarsely chopped 200 gm vanilla marshmallows, snipped in half with kitchen scissors 50 gm slivered almonds, lightly roasted 50 gm chocolate coated freeze-dried strawberries 150g rose turkish delight, each piece cut into 4 or similar size to marshmallows. : Grease and line a 20 x 20cm cake tin with baking paper, allowing the sides to overhang (for easy removal). Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl gently in the microwave, careful not to overheat. Combine marshmallows, almonds, strawberries and turkish delight in a bowl, pour over melted chocolate and stir well to coat. Transfer mixture to lined tin, spreading out evenly. Set aside until firm (approximately 2 hours). Once set, turn out onto a clean surface and, using a hot knife, cut into bars. Rocky Road can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy every delicious bite!

01.01.2022 Thanks for the shout out Mamma Knows West. Looks like we might be in for another rainy market day but nothing will dampen our spirits!

01.01.2022 : Expect to see close to 40 fabulous stall holders at this Saturday's #SloFoWeFo market. From fruit to veg to cheese, eggs, pastries, bread, oils, pasta, condiments and alcohol - you'll find plenty of wonderful produce to fill your hearts and bellies. - For those that are interested in pre-ordering, you can now find the list of participating stall holders on our FB pinned posted. IMPORTANT: Please check ...that your favourite stall holders are attending the market before placing your order. : One person per household preferred (to meet DHHS onsite number restrictions) Contact tracing sign in. No mask, no entry. No pets allowed. No eating at markets - takeaway only. Cashless payment hover don’t tap. Don’t touch the produce. Maintain 1.5 metres social distance at all times. Respect our one way signs. Shop don’t loiter. 8am-1pm, Happy Receptions, 199 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray