Sydney’s best farmer’s market, Carriageworks, is teaming up with SMEG and delicious. for the kind of winter market that’s worth leaving the house for. 

On Saturday 19 June, from 8am-1pm, there’ll be live cooking demonstrations, terrific truffles, plus a pop-up bar – as well as the usual fantastic produce that you can get every week.  And best of all, it’s free. 

If you can’t splurge on the fare at Mimi’s, take in executive chef Jordan Toft’s cooking demo using market produce and then recreate the dish at home. For dessert, follow the lead of Sonoma pastry chef, Alejandro Luna. What are they making? You’ll have to turn up to find out.  

One of the best things about winter is truffles. The luxe ingredient sounds daunting for home-cooks, but they shine in simple dishes such as scrambled eggs and creamy pasta. The founders of Hartley Truffles will chat with delicious. editor, Samantha Jones, about how far a small nugget of the fancy ingredient can go. 

All that cooking works up a thirst, so swing by PS40’s pop-up bar which will showcase the creative cocktails you can make with winter citrus, which are now in season. 

On top of all that, you’ll be able to browse the wares of the 60+ producers and farmers that showcase their offerings every week.

Need more motivation to pull on your warm jacket and shop outside? It’s the final weekend of a critically acclaimed collaboration between Carriageworks, the Art Gallery of NSW and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The National: New Australian Art is an exhibition featuring 13 works by leading contemporary Australian artists. 

Carriageworks Farmers Market creative director, Mike McEnearney, says the Seasonal Winter Market is a reminder that the much-loved outdoor venue is more than just about shopping.  

“We are excited to present this bumper market celebrating the arrival of winter with a fun-filled day of food, free talks, afternoon cocktails and art at Carriageworks,” he says.

“A highlight of the day will be the live chef demonstrations that will equip visitors with new recipes and skills to really make the most of the season’s produce including truffles, the bounty of citrus that has just come into season, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and more.”

Carriageworks Winter Markets will be held Saturday, June 19 from 8am – 1pm at 245 Wilson Street Eveleigh. For more details, head to: carriageworks.com.au

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