BLAYNEY'S Carrington Park will be one long table this Sunday when the monthly Blayney Farmers Market runs a special lunchtime markets as part of Orange FOOD Week.
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Running from 10am to 2pm, the later starting time is designed to encourage visitors from surrounding centres like Bathurst and Orange, and visitors from Canberra and Sydney, to visit the Blayney markets for a relaxed lunch and give Blayney residents a chance to sleep in and grab brunch.
“This month we’re celebrating Orange FOOD Week so our market stallholders have decided to take on a long lunch theme with local wines and present their beautiful produce for lunch,” market manager Rebecca Slattery said.
As well as the food on offer, visitors will also be able to select from a range of beverages to complement their meals.
“We’ll be setting up an area where people will be able to purchase and consume a glass of either wine or beer,” Ms Slattery said.
Gilbert’s Wines from Mudgee will return to the markets and regulars such as Tablelands Premier Meats and Leaning Oak Dairy will have some delicious treats available for lunch.
Local brewer Marty Oliver from Borenore Brewhouse will bring a keg of Belgian Amber Ale along on the day for those who enjoy his craft beers.
“The Abbey Belgian Amber Ale will really suit hearty dishes such as the Belgian beef and beer casserole with rye bread from the Pitt and George Food Company,” he said.
Dorothy Tamplin from Tablelands Premier Meats said, in the true spirit of local seasonal produce, what they will bring depends on what her partner Stephen produces this week.
“I hope to be bringing something like a goat curry with rice,” she said.
Gloria Cox from Leaning Oak Dairy will have a selection of cheeses for people to make their own platters.
“Marinated goats fetta, Jersey labneh, blue goat cheese and our fresh garlic and chive cheese will all be available in smaller containers that are perfect for making up your own platter,” she said.
Ms Slattery said Carrington Park was looking spectacular and, with play equipment nearby, was perfect for the markets.
“The trees are all starting to turn now and they’re all colourful and beautiful. It’s going to be a tremendous market,” she said.
