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DELICIOUS PRODUCE AWARDS 2017 FINALISTS

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Drum roll for the four farmers’ market finalists in the Delicious 2017 Produce Awards… and it seems clear the judges vote is for consistency, authenticity and community outreach.

Take a bow Harvest Launceston, Willunga Farmers Market, SAGE Farmers Market Moruya and Albany Farmers Market Western Australia – four of Australia’s longest running farmers’ markets that continue to thrive and set the highest standards.

The winner will be announced on Monday 7 August in Melbourne  https://https://www.delicious.com.au/people-events/produce-awards/article/fancy-fresh-produce-these-australias-top-farmers-markets/MC9zjwn3

 

ICONIC FRENCH CHEF SHOPS FOR DINNER AT TASMANIAN FARMERS MARKET

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Iconic 3-Star Michelin French chef Alain Passard devised his entire menu for the one-off 14-course Gale Dinner in Launceston on produce sourced and bought from stallholders at the HARVEST LAUNCESTON Farmers’ Market.

Chef Passard spent over two hours tasting and choosing different ingredients for the dinner served to 120-plus guests.

The fresh local produce included Robbins Island Wagyu, Flinders Island lamb, celeriac from Elphin Grove Farm, local apples, beetroot, figs, cabbage, garlic, local leatherwood honey, Tasmanian Butter Co. butter,  Sandy’s Sourdough – and the tables were decorated with herbs and fruit.

What a coup for one of Australia’s stand-out authentic farmers’ markets.

Passard and his assistant chefs were supported by  chefs and apprentices from Launceston restaurants and the  students at the Drysdale Hospitality College. What an opportunity for these youngsters to work with one of the world’s most lauded chefs who operates his own bio-dynamic farms in France to ensure peak quality ingredients.

Asked what he thought of the Harvest Launceston Farmers’ Market and its food – Passard had one word – ‘Magnifique!’