Mornings with Eveleigh

John and I finally made it to Eveleigh Market after hearing about it for the longest time. It is not that we are immune to EM's allure but John and I do have our Saturday routine and as you would know, routine like bad habits, are hard to break. So, we were really glad when our friends Jane and Joy took pains to yank us off our routine carousel and delivered us to EM.

It was a brilliant sunny morning when we arrived at EM, armed with chiller bags and green bags and a sense of adventure. It being our maiden visit, we walked the length of the market to have a recce of the produce and products on offer. We liked what we saw. And made mental note of what will go into our shopping bags.

I won't try to relive the whole experience here but here are some tips to make your experience a little more enjoyable -

a. Go early. You want the vendors to give you maximum attention.

b. Ask questions. You be surprised what you learn about the produce and product you are taking home.

c. Bring bags. You are expected to do your part for the environment, so don't forget your chiller bag, green bags, that sort of carrying contraption.

d. Bring pets. You will be the centre of attention. Okay, there will be stiff competition but isn't your pet always the prettiest?

e. Take cash. You should have loose change and small notes. This is not the supermarket, you know.

If you think this word spell "MARKET" you are correct!

Don't let the empty street fool you, there are already plenty people astir.

Welcome to Eveleigh Market

Carriageworks - Sydney's new home for contemporary arts.

Before the madding crowd rush . . . believe me, this is the time to be at Eveleigh Market if you are the type who take your hunting and gathering seriously.

One can't shop on an empty stomach.

My brekky of bacon and egg roll; the bacon is crisp and savoury, and the egg buttery soft, hitting the right spot in my tummy . . .

. . . and this is the young thing responsible for my breakfast joy this morning.

A dash of celebrity in the morning wouldn't hurt.

Kylie Kwong seen here spruiking porcine virtues with her pork supplier.

 An organic lamb eye of loin here nearly emptied our wallet.

Scott Wilson of HVPM producer of Glenelg Black Angus smiling for my iPhone. Yes, we did get a butt fillet from him, I mean how could you resist that smile?

Brilliant Food, brilliant ocean trout, brilliant packaging.

Pretty cheese all in a row, of sorts.

Say cheese . . .  my hands were itching to rearrange the display into a smiley face.

The veges are so fresh you just want to eat it right on the spot.

A punnet of strawberries for $3, berry cheap isn't it?

The kind of jam I love in the morning rush hours. Guess which ones we bought?

Flowers in bloom, waiting to go to a good home. Two bunches of irises came home with us for a mere $10, not bad huh?

Our morning at Eveleigh was simply like this, parfait!