Info Stall

At the info stall we have eftpos machines for your convenience, plus some of those products that used to be available with their own stall, but for many different reasons, cannot attend the market, so we sell on behalf - Flaxbourne Olive Oil, Hogarth chocolate, Pinoli Pine nuts, Little Beauties, Black Garlic and more.  Sharing our stall this week we have Starsky Walnuts and Mahakipawa Potatoes

Spotlight on Mama Lou's: A Journey of Passion and Purpose

Mama Lou's, a cherished stall at our Farmers Market, is the brainchild of Luana, a talented baker, pastry chef, and chocolatier who decided to take the leap into working for herself. After years in the culinary industry, Luana wanted the freedom to explore new passions while still sharing her love for plant-based food with the Blenheim community. Understanding the challenge of finding vegan options at markets, she was inspired to create a stall that offers delicious, healthy, and plant-based dishes.

Mama Lou's is known for its crispy curry mushrooms, and Luana is excited to expand her savory offerings this season. Additionally, she plans to introduce plant-based baked goods and increase the availability of her homemade, sugar-free chai tea, with hopes of selling it in local cafes.

A native of Switzerland, Luana brought the popular market dish of apple fritters (Apfelchuechli) to New Zealand after a conversation with her family back home. Serendipity struck when she received a new commercial fryer, solidifying her decision to bring this treat to the Marlborough Farmers Market. Her apples are sourced fresh from Lowes Orchard, emphasizing her commitment to supporting local producers.

The name Mama Lou's reflects her nurturing nature—many of her former colleagues affectionately called her "Mumma," and Lou is short for Luana. Her journey isn't just about food; it's also about personal growth. After three months of traveling and engaging in Shamanic Breathwork, Luana returned to New Zealand with a renewed sense of purpose and balance.

When she's not at the market, you can find Luana gardening, practicing yoga, or crafting with stones and crystals, always striving to live a life full of balance, trust, and radiance. Mama Lou's is more than just a food stall; it's a reflection of Luana’s journey to nourish both body and soul, and she's thrilled to share it with our market community.

The Witherlea Jitterbugs -

Jump Jam team  will be fundraising at this weekend’s Marlborough Farmers’ Market to support their journey to the national competition in Christchurch on November 2nd, 2024. They’ll be selling homemade baking, including cakes, muffins, slices, and fudge, along with running a raffle featuring prizes like a staycation at Blenheim Palms Motel and grocery hampers. The funds raised will help cover entry fees and costumes, and the team is grateful to the Marlborough Farmers’ Market for the opportunity to fundraise.

Taste of Regions Cookbook

We would just like to say a huge thank you to the Farmers Market for your incredible contribution to our cookbook. It has been a pleasure working alongside you guys and including you in our cookbook. You have such an incredible business that does awesome things for our community and makes our Region special. We are so proud to be able to represent you in our cookbook! Producing this book meant we can showcase our stunning Top of the South and all it has to offer beyond just grapes.
To preorder your cookbook and find more info

HOMEMADE . KIWI

Hi Folks, This week I made some wonderful 'EGG MUFFINS' using my incredible Capsicums from Golden Mike. Isn't it great that although the growing season is over we are still able to use these wonderful fruits and veggies by dehydrating them for use in the Winter months. Here's the recipe, Enjoy. Alys

EGG MUFFINS with SPINACH, CAPSICUMS and BACON

Ingredients

1 cup mixed dehydrated Capsicums (Available from HOMEMADE . KIWI)

1/4 cup crumbled bacon (Longacre)

1 cup packed baby spinach, finely chopped  (Golden Mile Produce)

10 large eggs (Koromiko Eggs)

2 teaspoons dried chives (or two tablespoons snipped, fresh chives)

Salt and pepper to taste.

Preheat the oven to 160 deg

Rehydrate the dried Capsicum by soaking in hot water until soft. drain off liquid

Add chopped spinach and crumbled bacon, salt and pepper. Mix well.

Whisk eggs with chives and stir into other ingredients. Place spoonfuls into greased muffin cups and cook for 20-25 minutes or until set. 

Drop the BEET is back! In case you missed us last week, we are back from Canada and ready to supply you with the best Cold-pressed juice. $8.50 cups or $14.50 swap-a-bottles. 

Celebrate Father’s Day with Minghetti's at the Farmers Market

Minghetti's is returning to the Farmers Market this Sunday with two special sourdough breads to celebrate Father’s Day:

- Sourdough Chorizo & Sundried Tomato

- Sourdough Saffron Bread "The King"

In addition to their usual selection of breads, croissants, and pastries, they’ll be offering a special treat: Gianduia Profiteroles, perfect for Father’s Day indulgence.

We hope to see you there!

SharpAs Tool Tips

Sometimes handles get broken for various reasons. If it’s a knife you like, I offer the option of putting a new custom made handle on it!

Many times I see the aluminium rivets failing on knife handles, so I use stainless steel to give it extra strength.

If you have handles to repair, knives to sharpen, blades of all descriptions to repair or sharpen, come and see me at the Redwood Market on Saturday mornings or the Marlborough Farmers’ Market on Sunday mornings or contact me direct on 027 444 5535. cheers Ron

See you Sunday, 9 to noon, A&P showgrounds.

Lynn Stuthridge

Market Manager

Would you like to know who else is coming on Sunday?

Take a peek at our website homepage, to see which stalls will be attending. We update this page  regularly