Aussies are so much more food savvy than 10 years ago. Savvy about the bigger picture too: environmentally sound practices, workplace ethics, sharing benefits of farming rather than corporate greed being services, and much more. No longer duped by clever advertising campaigns claiming “99% fat free” or “Straight from the Farm to your Freezer”, we’re asking all the right questions; “Do your chickens really have a chance to roam?” “What sprays do you use?” “When was that picked?” “Can I bring my kids out to visit your farm?”
At Farmers markets, we can ask these questions, and guess what??? It’s fun. It’s education on the run with relationships being forged. We farmers/growers/artisan cooks love to be asked; we’re food proud and love to share. Everyone’s a winner… Except of course, if you’re NOT doing the right thing.
9 November 2014
Hello Geoff & Russell, great work you are doing! I am an old friend of Russell. Would love to get in touch. Would love to see & experience your food & work! If you remember my dad, Angelo Ricci was an extremely passionate chef. Please let me know of your next market open day, either in Bowral, Wilton, or Sydney as Chippendale looked great. Lia Ricci my details – riccilia@yahoo.com.au mobile 0468454536,. Thankyou and fondest regards, lia.
Sorry for the late reply, been busy in the garden with tons of tomatoes! As it happens, we will be at the Bowral Farmers Markets this Saturday (24th) . If the rain holds off and you can make it, Russell and I will both be there, pop in and see us! Cheers, Geoff
5 February 2015
Dear Geoff
Thankyou for your reply, I couldn’t get to the Bowral Farmers Markets on the 24th, but would love it if you could keep me in touch on your next get together – this month February 2015 on.. All the best to you, truly great work you are doing, please pass my hello to Russell. Hope to catch up soon. Thankyou, Lia.