The Eastern Suburbs can't get enough of fresh food

The appetite for local grown fresh seasonal produce is at an all time high in the Eastern Suburbs. Bondi Farmers Markets celebrating six months of operation with expansion  already on the horizon. According to Australian Farmers market association, farmers markets have become the answer to the questioning, food savvy consumer.

A notable new attraction to the markets is ex-head Tetsuya's chef, Darren Robertson who has a stall at the markets, which combines with what he does at Bronte's favourite cafe, The Three Blue Ducks.

Bondi Markets manager, Ross Alexander says that the market provides its customers the opportunity to meet the people who produce their food and discover how it's grown and processed, "You are able to buy food you know is fresh and can see the different in taste, quality and longevity of the product. Our market allows for customers to reduce their carbon footprint by purchasing produce with low food miles."

This year, Mr. Alexander is encouraging Bondi locals to make their Christmas feast a festive and fresh one, "The markets allow shoppers to stock up on the highest quality ingredients from Mirrool Creek Lamb, Spring Hill beef, organically grown meat and poultry, Emelia Pasta, plus other handpicked Artisan breads, just picked flowers, farmstead cheeses, organic honey, olive oils, seafood and wines." He said.

The Bondi Farmers Markets run every Saturday at Bondi Beach Public School from 9am-1pm. For further information please visit www.bondimarkets.com.au/farmers <http://www.bondimarkets.com.au/farmers>