One of the most encouraging developments
in Farmers Markets in the last 12 months or so is the cooperation between the various
producers and market stallholders. And I don’t mean looking out for one another, which they do.
Dungarvan Brewing Company's use of Badger and Dodo's coffee in their absolutely gorgeous Coffee
and Oatmeal Stout was an early example while, more recently Arbutus Bread started used Eight Degrees beer for their Beer Bread.
The most recent one I came across is, I think, a very tasty success indeed, and is my Taste of the Week. Here you have the
free range produce of Martin Conroy’s Woodside Farm in East Cork becoming the base of a
superb ready to use (well, you do have to heat it!) meal by Flynn's Kitchen of Riverstick.
Basically, the meat balls are made by Iain
Flynn using Martin's pork mince, beef mince and lardons. The sauce is tomato
based with basil, chive, garlic oil and veg added. And I can you tell us the result
is divine! Enjoyed that the other day and now can’t wait to try Iain’s Chorizo
and Bean Stew, their other combination, both available at the local Farmers Markets.
2 comments:
Love stallholder collaborations too! Makes things that bit even more interesting for the producers and the consumers!
Hope it's a growing trend!
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