New Zealand Farmer's Markets : : And Shopping for Fresh Goodies

Part I : Parnell Farmer's Market

One of the most incredible Things about New Zealand is the unique freshness and Variety of foods. So today I will take you to a couple of places that I go often...every weekend. The  Farmer's Markets, yes!

Yes!Farmers Markets are pretty popular around here and people go to these places often. At these markets,you can get easily inspired by the beautiful little stalls packed with a variety of tasty selection of items and fresh produce.Fruits, vegetables, delicious cheeses, artisan breads, spices, nuts, meat, fish, plants, and even more That you could imagine. Prices are pretty fair considering the freshness, taste and incredible quality of the products.

So last Saturday morning we decided to take advantage of the nice weather,  and went shopping to the Farmer's Market. And I also carried my camera along with me and snapped some pictures :)

One of the stalls had these boxes full of fragrant herbs.I bought a couple of my favorites thyme and mint.I just love cooking with fresh herbs!...They make everything taste so good, don't you think? 

Such beautiful vegetables!

We walked inside the building looking for a French Batard and some Honey. They also were selling fresh pasta, delicious jam, deli products...

And even beautiful- aromatic artisan soap.

I stopped in another stand at the market, because I saw some extremely mouth watering Cheese! It had this rustic and elegant wrap, that immediately caught my attention.I couldn't resist the temptation to try some of the free goodie samples.

So I tried the mozzarella and yes, I was in heaven!

  

Part II: La Cigale Farmer's Market . Food . Antiques

After visiting Parnell Farmer’s market we headed to La Cigale French Market. This

is such a fun place to go. Paella, French Crepes, cakes, produce, etc. J. and I love this place!You can eat lunch there,while shopping for goodies.

J. first stop was; "the Gourmet Sausage Roll stand" :)

Taking pictures while waiting in line for my Delicious reward to be ready...

French Crepe with strawberry sauce:)

As you can see this place is big! It has a huge parking lot and also a coffee shop behind the open-air-market.

We headed home with our bags full of fresh and delicious goodies ready to be prepared and cooked!!!

Hope you like this farmer's market mini-tour from New Zealand!

Wishing you all a wonderful day!