new in Artichoke devotees should head for Rita Faranda's stall at Veg Out or Flemington market for early season green artichokes, along with cardoons (artichoke stalks) and Rita's legendary artichoke cutlets.
fungi finds Sandor's Harvest cultivates mushrooms year round, but varieties like king oyster, nameko and blue oyster particularly flourish in cooler months. Find them at Woodend market along with foraged pine mushrooms and slippery jacks.
try this Don't think of broccoli as a mere steamed staple. Try chargrilling it for salads, blend with blue cheese into soup or pair with anchovies and chillies for pasta sauce.
accredited farmers' markets
Wednesday, June 1: University of Melbourne (Parkville). Thursday, June 2: Goldsbrough Lane (CBD). Saturday, June 4: Carlton, Coburg, Echuca, Golden Plains (Bannockburn), Kingston (Highett), Sunraysia (Mildura), Veg Out (St Kilda), Wodonga Junction, Woodend.
Sunday, June 5: Castlemaine, Eastland (Ringwood), Eynesbury, Flemington, Hurstbridge, Tallarook, Swan Hill.
Sophie O'Neil vfma.org.au
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