Killavullen Farmers Market returns for 2022 on Saturday 12th February

Killavullen Farmers Market returns for 2022 on Saturday 12th of February and will take its traditional fortnightly place in the calendar for the rest of the year! After a brief hiatus since the last market in December, the stall holders and customers alike are eager to get back. One of the oldest farmers markets in Ireland, now into its 20th year, they will have their regular Saturday market on 10:30a.m. until 1p.m. in the grounds of the Nano Nagle Centre, on the main road between Castletownroche and Mallow. The market is continually evolving and continues to surprise each visit!

All regular stallholders return to the market for 2022 so you will be able to purchase a range of products from locally grown seasonal vegetables, handcrafted baked goods, Arbutus breads, jams, chutneys and cordials. There is a fine selection of meat, smoked salmon, yoghurts. 

Killavullen farmers market is a great spot to pick up crafted goods including knitwear, kids toys and wood products. The second hand bookstore is a must for any reader. All books cost €1 and donations of books are also gladly accepted. 

Where we were this week

We are so lucky to be surrounded by great producers and suppliers at Killavullen Market and we thought it would be nice to share some good news about others great businesses. A recent visit to O Mahonys in Watergrasshill for Sunday brunch was a real treat! Great coffee and freshly prepared, exceedingly delicious dishes were in abundance. Dishes featured runny poached eggs, tangy hollandaise sauce, crispy bacon and sweet sticky french toast. Expertly executed whilst feeling like you were at home the whole time! Bravo Victor and Marie.

 

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Two More Killavullen Farmers Markets before Christmas. One Stop Shop: Class Gifts, Treats & Christmas Staples

Two More Killavullen Farmers Markets before Christmas

One Stop Shop: Top Class Gifts, Treats and Christmas Staples

Christmas is nearly upon us and that means preparations are ramping up. It's going to be a Christmas like no other (except maybe last years!) but the small things will make it special. Killavullen Farmers Market has their regular market this Saturday 11th December from 10.30am to 1pm followed by their famous Christmas Market the next weekend on Saturday 18th Dec from 12pm to 4pm. Be sure to come along to both markets as it is your chance to beat the crowds in the towns and cities. It is also a great opportunity to not only get some fantastic, unique products and gifts, it is also a great way to support small, local businesses and families.

 

All regular stall holders will be there as usual, along with a number of seasonal producers. You will find plenty for the festive season ahead from staples to seasonal veg to unique gifts, all from local producers. One of the oldest farmers markets in Ireland, now into its 20^th year, the regular Saturday market is in the grounds of the Nano Nagle Centre, on the main road between Castletownroche and Mallow with plenty of parking. The market is continually evolving and continues to surprise each week!

 

Regular stallholders have a range of products from locally grown vegetables all in season, handcrafted baked goods, Arbutus breads and pastries, jams, chutneys and cordials. There is a fine selection of smoked salmon, fresh raw milk and yoghurts. You can also buy a free range organically reared ham on the day and other goodies.

 

Killavullen farmers market is a great spot to pick up crafted goods including knitwear, kids toys and wood turned products. The second hand books are a must for any reader. All books cost €1 and donations of books are also gladly accepted.

There is plenty of parking and the market is carefully laid out to ensure ample social distancing. 

We wish all our friends and customers a happy and safe Christmas!

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Killavullen Farmers Market Returns Saturday 17th!

 

Killavullen Farmers Market returns for 2021 on Saturday 17^th of April and will take its traditional fortnightly place in the calendar for the rest of the year, fingers crossed! After an extended hiatus since the last market in December, the stall holders and customers alike are eager to get back. 

Following funding provided by the excellent Avondhu Blackwater Partnership, each stall holder will have their own gazebo ensuring the marketing can take place outdoors with the required social distancing at one of the oldest farmers markets in Ireland.

 Now into its 20^th year, they will have their regular Saturday market on 10:30a.m. until 1p.m. in the grounds of the Nano Nagle Centre, on the main road between Castletownroche and Mallow. The market is continually evolving and continues to surprise each week!

All regular stallholders return to the market for 2021 so you will be able to purchase a range of products from locally grown seasonal vegetables, handcrafted baked goods, Arbutus breads, jams, chutneys and cordials. There is a fine selection of meat, smoked salmon, yoghurts. . 

 

Killavullen farmers market is a great spot to pick up crafted goods including knitwear, kids toys and wood products.  The second hand bookstore is a must for any reader. All books cost 50 Cent and donations of books are also gladly accepted. 

 

Unique to Killavullen Market is the KOB (Killavullen Organic Buyers grouping). Here you can order bulk foods and household supplies at discounted prices. Pop along to the market to find out more as this has been a great way to source difficult to get products during lockdowns!

 

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Killavullen Farmers Christmas Market Sat 19th 12-4pm

Killavullen Farmers Christmas Market Sat 19th 12-4pm

Christmas is nearly upon us and that means preparations are ramping up. It's going to be a Christmas like no other but the small things will make it special. Killavullen Farmers Market has their famous Christmas Market on Saturday 19th from 12pm to 4pm. Be sure to come along as it is your chance to beat the crowds in the towns and cities. It is also a great opportunity to not only get some fantastic, unique products and gifts, it is also a great way to support small, local businesses and families.

 

All regular stallholders will be there as usual, along with a number of seasonal producers. You will find plenty for the festive season ahead from staples to seasonal veg to unique gifts, all from local producers. One of the oldest farmers markets in Ireland, now into its 19^th year, the regular Saturday market. is in the grounds of the Nano Nagle Centre, on the main road between Castletownroche and Mallow with plenty of parking. The market is continually evolving and continues to surprise each week!

 

Regular stallholders have a range of products from locally grown vegetables all in season, handcrafted baked goods, Arbutus breads and pastries, jams, chutneys and cordials. There is a fine selection of smoked salmon, fresh raw milk and yoghurts. You can also buy a free range organically reared ham on the day.

 

Killavullen farmers market is a great spot to pick up crafted goods including knitwear, kids toys and wood turned products. The second hand bookstore is a must for any reader. All books cost €1 and donations of books are also gladly accepted.

There is plenty of parking and the market is carefully laid out to ensure ample social distancing. 

We wish all our friends and customers a happy and safe Christmas and hopefully we will begin to emerge from the shadows of the pandemic on our return in the Spring.

  

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Best of Bread and Pastries as Arbutus return to Killavullen Farmers Market

Best of Bread and Pastries as Arbutus return to Killavullen Farmers Market

You can now get your fix of some of the best breads and pastries in Ireland at Killavullen market this Saturday, 25th July and every fortnight after from 10.30am to 1pm. There is a wide range of sourdoughs, yeast breads, bagels and pastries to suit all tastes! Made in Cork by Declan Ryan's bakery, Arbutus is known as one of the finest in the country.

Killavullen is one of the oldest farmers markets in Ireland and is located in the grounds of the Nano Nagle Centre, on the main road between Castletownroche and Mallow with plenty of parking. The market is continually evolving and continues to surprise each week! 

Covid Measures

There is one entrance and one exit with hand sanitizer available to be used on the way in and out. We make use of the large outdoor spaces we have for the time being. All stallholders will be taking their own precautions and will be spread out around the grassy area. Food producers will have their produce in packaging where possible as per guidelines. 

For our friends visiting the market, we ask you to follow public health guidance and of course if you are feeling unwell or have been in close contact with anyone who has symptoms recently, please stay away! When purchasing please try to have correct change and if someone else is buying at a stall please queue at least 2m from them and other people. There is plenty of parking around Nano Nagle. You may have to queue for a few minutes to get in but if you arrive early you will avoid the busier time.

Somethings don't! 

 All regular stallholders will be there as usual, along with a number of seasonal producers. You will find plenty of the finest seasonal veg, fruit and flowers, as well as the staples that you have been missing. There is also a wide selection of unique gifts, all from local producers.

Regular stallholders have a range of products from locally grown vegetables all in season, handcrafted baked goods, breads, jams, chutneys and cordials. There is a fine selection of smoked salmon, fresh raw milk and yogurts.

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Long Time. No See. Killavullen Farmers Market Comes Back This Saturday!

Long Time. No See. But Killavullen Farmers Market

 Comes Back This Saturday!

It has been a long hiatus for Killavullen Farmers Market but we are delighted to announce that it will return this Saturday 13th of June from 10.30am to 1pm. We will be back then every second Saturday at the same times!

One of the oldest farmers markets in Ireland, located in the grounds of the Nano Nagle Centre, on the main road between Castletownroche and Mallow with plenty of parking. The market is continually evolving and continues to surprise each week! From humble beginnings our market has grown and it is amazing to look back at all the years we have put down with many ups and downs. We coped and adapted to each of those and will do the same in this "new normal". 

Some things change

As part of this new way of doing business we have spent a lot of time working out how the market will operate, consulting with the local HSE inspector and other relevant authorities. We have also observed closely what other markets have experienced to help us put together a safe and welcoming market.

There will be one entrance and one exit with hand sanitizer available to be used on the way in and out. We will not be having any stalls in the tunnel and will make use of the large outdoor spaces we have for the time being. All stallholders with taking their own precautions and will be spread out around the grassy area. Food producers will have there produce in packaging where possible as per guidelines. 

For our friends visiting the market we ask you to follow public health guidance and of course if you are feeling unwell or have been in close contact with anyone who has symptoms recently, please stay away! When purchasing please try to have correct change and if someone else is buy at a stall please queue at least 2m from them and other people. There is plenty of parking around Nano Nagle. 

We are figuring out as we go how the market will work and may make some more changes to how we operate so please be patient. If you see something you think we need to improve or adjust please let one of the stallholders know.

Some things don't! 

 All regular stallholders will be there as usual, along with a number of seasonal producers. You will find plenty of the finest seasonal veg, fruit and flowers, as well as the staples that you have been missing. There is also a wide selection of unique gifts, all from local producers.

Regular stallholders have a range of products from locally grown vegetables all in season, handcrafted baked goods, breads, jams, chutneys and cordials. There is a fine selection of smoked salmon, fresh raw milk and yogurts.

Killavullen Organic Buyers

Finally, unique to Killavullen Market is the KOB (Killavullen Organic Buyers grouping). Here you can order bulk foods and household supplies at discounted prices. All products are sourced from Suma Wholesalers so check out there website if you are interested and then pop along to the market to find out more! This has been very popular in the absence of the market and is a great way to source high quality produce such as flours and other staples that have been hard to source otherwise.

Contact us

Feel free to contact us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/killavullenfarmersmarket/  or contact us on 0863761816 if you have any concerns or special requests

No Farmers Market? No Problem! Check out NeighbourFood

No Farmers Market? No Problem!

Ciaran Cotter, who you'll know from Killavullen Farmers Market, has been in touch, telling us how you can still get your local food and at the same time support local producers, even though some markets, including Killavullen (above) are closed for the time being.

"It is a very challenging time for all of us at the moment. Social and physical distancing does not come natural to most of our nation and we are all having to adjust to new ways of communicating, seeing our friends and family, working and shopping. 

A number of our stallholders are now supplying an online farmers market through www.neighbourfood.ie with services in Doneraile and Watergrasshill. The way it works is you order online, pay online and then for the Doneraile market they deliver to you (Mallow to Mitchelstown areas and in between) on Friday evenings. Watergrasshill is a collection from O'Mahonys in Watergrasshill on Wednesdays evenings 5-7pm and 1pm and 3pm Saturday. They put the shopping into your boot, so no contact."

Suma Wholesalers

"Killavullen Farmers Market has been the collection point for the Killavullen Organic Buyers (KOB) group for many years now. You can order a very wide range of high quality products through the group at a bulk discount rate. You cannot order individual items, it is bulk purchases for example canned goods come in slabs of 12 and beans "and rices come in various size from 1kg upwards. You can browse products at www.sumawholesale.com. Most products are fairtrade/organic and are good value with the KOB bulk discount built in. Orders are delivered to specific locations and you then go pick up your order at a specific day and time. If you are interested in learning more please call 0863761816 for information.

Be sure to keep yourself safe and healthy in these times. It has been heartening to see how our communities are banding together and how people are helping each other and those at risk. Finally a special mention to those who are keeping our essential services and health care systems going. Their selflessness at this time is awe inspiring!"

And be sure and check out:  https://www.neighbourfood.ie/

Taste of the Week. Maura’s Kitchen Jams

Taste of the Week

Maura’s Kitchen Jams

I should have known better, should have bought more than three pots of jam from Maura’s Kitchen during a recent visit to the Killavullen Farmers Market.

The three (for a tenner) were superb as were previous purchases here and that’s why I should have had known better.  Anyhow, we absolutely enjoyed the three, the Gooseberry, the Blackberry and the absolutely superb Wild Plum and Raspberry combination. The latter was our Taste of the Week, though I don’t think it lasted a week.

Killavullen Farmers Market reopens tomorrow (Feb 8th); see future dates here.

Maura’s Kitchen

Derryvillane

Glanworth

Co. Cork

Christmas Cheer Reviewed. Including Drinks Gluten Free & Alcohol Free

Summer Beer Downed In December

Including Drinks Gluten Free & Alcohol Free

Very much into seasonal when it comes to my food. Not so much when it’s beer. Especially when there’s a can handy, a can from Eight Degrees called Orange Ball 5. It’s part of their 8th year anniversary celebration series called Rack ‘Em Up and intended to be a summertime sup.

But I come across it late-ish, on a December night on the run-in to Christmas, spot the 3.9 abv and I say to myself that this Fruity Pale Ale fits the bill. Athgarret Malt, Ireland’s newest maltsters, as suppliers of the wheat and oats, get much of the credit. Credit too though to the brewers at the Mitchelstown brewery who came up with this fruity sessional pale ale, silky sunshine on a cloudy day. Just the job to fit this Bill, late on a windy Friday night. A juicy wet sunshine-ey kiss, declares the label. A kiss for all seasons, methinks.

Staying a bit out of sequence here, all the better to draw your attention to the Blue Ball, number 2 in the series. This one’s a coffee infused Vienna Lager (4.50%). You usually come across coffee in stouts but the Eight Degrees boffins went outside the box - they usually do - when they got together with local coffee roaster Badger & Dodo.

I admit to be being a little sceptical when I pulled this one. So it was quite a pleasant surprise when I found the combination worked a treat both on the nose and on the palate. The balance is just spot-on, another winner racked up in North Cork. By the way, who is Dodo? I have met the badger, better known as Brock.

The Christmas dinner was excellent, both food and company, and gave me a chance to pot the black. The  #8 Black Ball Metric Stout that is! Aged in Jameson whiskey barrels, the big bold (11.5%) stout proved quite a match for the Christmas pudding.

For all the excellent beers in the Rack ‘Em Up eight, my favourite remains the Howling Gale Irish Pale Ale. It is the first beer Eight Degrees ever brewed, back in 2011. Perfect then. Perfect now.

Just going back to Christmas Day. We had quite a few visitors. Some were driving so I made sure to have a few non alcoholic beers in the house. The newish Dungarvan Brewery Main Sail was one and that went down well. One guy enjoyed the Erdinger but no one tried the Russian Baltica.

The big alcoholic attraction though was the Chateau Turcaud "Cuvée Majeure" Bordeaux blanc, a beautiful wine in an impressive magnum, a present for our 50th earlier in the year!

As usual there were bubbles - of various types. And here a local Elderflower cordial, made by Maura’s Kitchen and bought at Killavullen Market, came into its own, drawing lots of compliments. Sometimes, it was mixed with sparkling wine and, where the request was for no alcohol, with sparkling water. Really made quite a favourable impression all round.

Bīru, appropriately enough since it is the Japanese word for beer, is the name of a premium light lager with an abv of 4.3%, which also proved a favourite. It is a Japanese inspired rice beer;  ingredients also include water, malted barley, maize and hops and is also gluten free.

It certainly tastes pretty well with a very smooth mouthfeel. Easy-drinking, light and refreshing, with very little bittering, it is an ideal session drink. It is contract brewed by Cork’s Cotton Ball Brewery.

As you probably know, the 9 White Deer Brewery, from Baile Bhúirne, have a full range of Gluten Free beers and their Stag Bán ale was very popular with our guests. 

So there you are. More than one way to a Happy Christmas! Now here’s to a happy 2020.

Two Good Reasons to visit Killavullen Farmers Market

Two Good Reasons to visit Killavullen Farmers Market

Noreen

Lots of good things available at the Killavullen Farmers Market, excellent produce and lovely people among them, but I have two major tasty reasons (out of 102) to visit: Ciaran’s Sausage Roll and Noreen’s Mince Pies. Just as well I didn’t taste them until I got home; otherwise I’d have bought the lot, each the best in its class that I’ve ever come across.

That famous Sausage Roll!

Both Ciaran and Noreen are regular stall holders here, always doing their bit to promote the market and the idea of good local food and community. Last Saturday, Ciaran told me that it is their 17th year running. “We are proud to say we are one of the longest running farmers markets in the country!” Just two dates remain for 2019: December 14th (10.30 to 1.00pm) and the very special evening Christmas market December 21st (3.00pm to 7.00pm).

Ciaran, from Maura’s Kitchen, was displaying their great assortment of homemade hedgerow cordials, and seasonal jams, free range eggs and, of course, those delicious sausage rolls made from their own free range pigs.”

El Door's Dariusz Skulimowski, better known in the market as Dar or Darek

Noreen, Noz Ni Bhriain on Facebook, has quite a variety on her stall over the season. On Saturday, we were interested in something for lunch or dinner and so we bought a few slices of quiche (of which she had a terrific selection -we got spinach/mushroom and feta/squash) and a couple of slices of her very tempting Apple and Wild Fruit Tart. And she threw in a couple of those mince pies for free as as she did with other customers. What’s not to like?

Ciaran

Some artisan bread? No problem. El Door is there, with a joke and smile, and lots of breads, including sourdough. Loads of doughnuts, Danish pastries, not to mention Cornish Pasties.

Moved on then to the Chemical Free Vegetable Stall and filled a bag with leeks, kale and turnips. Again there was quite a selection here.

The products available are numerous, including local fresh organic vegetables and eggs, fruit and vegetables from small local producers, potatoes and preserves, award winning cheeses, apples and apple juice, bread and baking, flowers and plants, knits and crochet, jewellery and candles, natural soaps and organic essential oils, Irish made skin & body care products, environmentally friendly cleaning products, charity bookstall, fair trade products available at tea and coffee stall. Whats on offer varies with the seasons. As Ciaran says: “Feel free to come and browse. Our prices are competitive, our quality excellent and a warm welcome awaits you.”

Chemical free

The ‘Killavullen organic buyers group’ community stall have a great range of dried goods, preserves, herbs, spices, teas and coffees to name just a few! Available at very competitive rates they also stock environmentally friendly detergents, shampoos, conditioners etc and offer refills, when you bring your own container!

The community market was founded in 2002 following a conference on the theme of "Food we buy", in response to Darina Allen’s inspirational presentation. The market is set in the peaceful surroundings of the Nano Nagle Centre in the Blackwater valley.

Mince Pies

This market promotes the very important social side of life as well as being a commercial outlet for local producers. Having a cuppa in the cafe at the end of the polytunnel is a great chance to catch up and to make new friends. The Market encourages contributions from children who participate both in the stalls and by providing music.

That polytunnel, a godsend when the weather turns to rain, is set up alongside the car park of the Nano Nagle Centre in the Blackwater valley, just off the N72. Some lovely walks, one by the banks of the Blackwater itself, in the grounds. Just another reason to visit!

Anyone for quiche? Spinach/mushroom and Feta/squash

Killavullen Farmers Market
Nano Nagle Centre
Killavullen, Mallow
Co. Cork
Tel: 085 154 7544

Killavullen Farmers Market, Sustainable Packaging Initiative. Remaining 2019 Market Dates

Bring your own bottle

Killavullen Farmers Market, Sustainable Packaging Initiative

Killavullen Farmers Market is one of the oldest farmers markets in Ireland so it is fitting that it should be leading the way in environmental initiatives too. We are encouraging all market goers to bring along their own containers, bags and boxes for produce bought at the market.

Be that fresh breads or doughnuts from El Door, locally grown fruit and vegetables from Mossie Buckley or Noreen O Brien you can bring your own bags and containers to cut down on waste. Our suppliers ideally try to use no packaging at all or if they have to, use recycled and recyclable packaging wherever we can. Maura's kitchen offer refunds on their Cordial and Cider vinegar bottles and will gladly take empty jar returns for their homemade jams and chutneys.

No plastic. Bring a bag or box or carton

Killavullen Farmers Market also runs a very successful buyers group where members can bulk purchase ethically sourced and environmentally friendly products. The buyers group also has a stall selling products, many which are sold on a refill basis, including cleaning products.

The café only uses mugs, no disposable cups here! The second hand bookshop offers great value and every type of book, €1 each or 3 for €2. Our arts and crafters utilise sustainable and recovered material such as old natural wood for Arthur Cronin’s incredible wood turning, Martin's stained glass ornaments, Betty’s bags and cushions! The list goes on and on!

Markets for the rest of the year

There are only three more markets remaining this year all on Saturdays, in the grounds of Nano Nagle Centre Killavullen. From 10.30am to 1pm on 30^th November and 14^th December and then our special Winter Solstice Christmas Market from 3-7pm on Saturday 21^st December.

Visit our facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/killavullenfarmersmarket/ or call Ciarán on 0863761816 for more information. If you are interested in having a stall please contact us too!

Get Your Apples Juiced at Killavullen Farmer's Market next Saturday

Get Your Apples Juiced at Killavullen Farmer's Market next Saturday

Bring your windfall apples to Killavullen Farmer's Market Saturday 7th Sept, and each subsequent market to get them juiced. Bruised apples and slightly damaged ones are all fine for juicing, just make sure to wash them to get rid of grit and dirt before juicing. Eaters and cookers work well, whatever types of apples you have they will make great tasting juice! We will shred and press your apples for you so just make sure you have enough bottles and containers for your juice! Advice on how to store it and other questions will be free flowing on the day! It's €1.50 per litre to press. There should be juice by the glass on the day too.

The return of apple pressing coincides with the huge array of products that are now at their peak. You will be able to speak to the growers and buy the very best of local produce on the morning. There will be an array of incredibly delicious tomatoes, baking, breads, jams, chutneys, cordial, Ice cream, smoked salmon and of course all the usuals!

Killavullen Christmas Farmers Market, get ahead of the crowds!

Killavullen Christmas Farmers Market, 

a chance to get ahead of the crowds!

There are just two editions of the 2018 Killavullen Farmers Market to visit before Christmas, a regular one on the 15th and a special Soltice event on the 21st. Ciaran Cotter has been in touch with all the details.

Christmas is only weeks away and that means preparations are ramping up. That couldn’t be truer for Killavullen Farmers Market as not only do they have their famous evening Winter Solstice Market coming up on Friday 21^st from 3pm to 7pm, they also have one more regular Saturday morning market on the 15^th from 10.30am to 1pm. Be sure to come along as it is your chance to beat the crowds at the Christmas market and also allows you to put in your orders!

All regular stallholders will be there as usual, along with a number of seasonal producers. You will find plenty for the festive season ahead from staples to seasonal veg to unique gifts, all from local producers. One of the oldest farmers markets in Ireland, now into its 18^th year, the regular Saturday market. is in the grounds of the Nano Nagle Centre, on the main road between Castletownroche and Mallow with plenty of parking. The market is continually evolving and continues to surprise each week!

Regular stallholders have a range of products from locally grown vegetables all in season, handcrafted baked goods, breads, jams, chutneys and cordials. There is a fine selection of smoked salmon, fresh raw milk and yoghurts. You can also buy a free range organically reared ham or Christmas breakfast. There is also be a hot food and the always welcoming café will be open.

Killavullen farmers market is a great spot to pick up crafted goods including knitwear, kids toys and wood turned products. There is also a great selection of plants and flowers available. The second hand bookstore is a must for any reader. All books cost 50 Cent and donations of books are also gladly accepted.

Finally, unique to Killavullen Market is the KOB (Killavullen Organic Buyers grouping). Here you can order bulk foods and household supplies at discounted prices. All products are sourced from Suma Wholesalers so check out there website if you are interested and then pop along to the market to find out more!

Christmas Market, Friday 21^st Dec 3-7pm

If you haven’t heard about the Christmas Market then you have missed out! The unique solstice market is an amazing setting on the shortest day of the year. You can pick up last minute gifts, stock up on goodies for the Christmas period. It is really truly a magical experience and really kickstarts the Christmas period!

Santa

A special visitor has been at the market the last few years and we expect he will be there again this time round. Keep an eye on our Facebook for an arrival time!

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Taste of the Week. Greenfield Yogurts

Taste of the Week

Greenfield Yogurts

Greenfield Yogurts are new to me. They are made on a family farm in Killavullen and indeed you can find them on sale at the local Farmers Market though I got this one in Bradley's, North Main Street, Cork.

The yogurts are made from the whole milk from their cows, with no added thickeners, preservatives or sugar; five strains of natural live yogurt are added which create a hell of a lot of “good bacteria”. 

Speaking of sugar, you'll know there are some well-known brands of this type of yogurt on the market and some of these have added sugar. So be sure and check the label.You may read more about the benefits of this product (and stockists) on their website here.

So how do you use this natural live yogurt? Greenfield: “Some of our favourite ways to enjoy our yogurt is at breakfast time. Having the yogurt with Weetabix is a lovely substitute to milk along with a squeeze of your favourite honey and some fresh fruit for example raspberries or blueberries.  Greenfield Yogurts live natural yogurt, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and a sprinkle of porridge! Quick, easy and filling with getting natural probiotics into your body first thing in the morning.”

We’ve also used it, most of the pack, to make a dozen apple muffins, very tasty apple muffins, I hasten to add.

Cash in your Apple Windfalls at Killavullen Farmers Market HarvestFair this Saturday

Cash in your Apple Windfalls at Killavullen Farmers Market HarvestFair this Saturday

Bring your windfall apples to Killavullen Farmer's Market Saturday 25th August, and each subsequent market to get them juiced. Bruised apples and slightly damaged ones are all fine for juicing, just make sure to wash them to get rid of grit and dirt before juicing. We will shred and press your apples for you so just make sure you have enough bottles and containers for your juice! Advice on how to store it and other questions will be free flowing on the day! It's €1.50 per litre to press. There should be juice by the glass on the day too.

The return of apple pressing coincides with the annual Harvest Fair where we celebrate and showcase an array of great local fresh produce. You will be able to speak to the growers and buy the very best of local produce on the morning. There will be an array of incredibly delicious tomatoes, baking, breads, jams, chutneys, cordial, Ice cream, smoked salmon and of course all the usuals! Fair, 

On the same morning there is a very interesting Pollinator Hunt for kids to learn all about how bees and insects help us so much in growing food. Spots are limited and it is advised to book yours through https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/childrens-pollinator-hunt-tickets. This runs from 11-12 noon and is suitable for primary school kids!