Foodies are in for a treat on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend as Aireys Inlet welcomes back the Foodie Market on Sunday 12 June.
The market features a selection of the region’s finest food, wines and spirits in a celebration that welcomes locals and visitors.
Market goers will be able to sample and purchase a variety of products they have not tried before, direct from the makers and growers, along with regular favourites.
From pantry items to hot food and fresh produce, the market offers a flavour sensation for all taste buds.
Florian Fröhlich first started making his Trois Bon Salted Caramel in Paris.
When he moved with his Australian wife to Victoria and settled in Aireys Inlet, he was keen to introduce his products to the local market.
“I discovered salted caramel sauce while on holiday in the south-east of France,” he said.
“I was so in love with it, my friends and I decided to make our own in our hometown in Switzerland. We knew it would be a hit and have since introduced the Salted Caramel Pecans, which has also proved to be a winner.
“We are excited to be a part of the Foodie market and introduce visitors to the French flavours of our products.”
Shoppers can choose from a huge selection of quality pantry items, ranging from extra virgin olive oil, local honey, garlic, chilli sauces, preserves, leaf tea, organic coffee and muesli, to fresh foods like grass-fed beef and lamb, smoked salmon, cheeses, sourdough bread, berries and a range of fruit and vegetables.
For those not into coffee or tea, Frank n Al Chai will be at hand and offer a hand blended, 100 per cent organic, caffeine-free, gluten-free, cane-sugar-free chai. And what’s great is that it comes in plant-based compostable packaging with a meditation included.
“We love being part of the Aireys Inlet Market community,” owner of Frank n Al Chai Kristen Carroll said.
“The market has a passionate stallholder community that puts a lot of love into everything they make. In addition to chai, the mulled wine kit will be a definite hit for winter.”
Both ready-made hot food and take-home meals will be available on the day. Flavours from around the world will be on offer including pide and burek from the Turkish street food stall, Latin American tamales, pupusas and baleada and French crepes. Other mouth watering treats from Sri Lanka, Tibet and Italy will also be available as well as the traditional snag from the Aireys Inlet Primary School stall.
Homemade orange juice, cordials, tonic and some choice local wines and specialty spirits will ensure no-one goes home thirsty.
“It’s all about the food and beverages this long weekend,” market officer Fay Valcanis said.
“Our food stallholders make such a wonderful contribution to the market and the community, and we want to celebrate that.
“It’s a great time to stock up on all your favourite items for winter. In addition to gourmet treats, many of the region’s finest art and craft stalls will also be part of the Aireys Inlet ‘Foodie’ Market, offering everything from carved wooden homewares to handcrafted journals, bespoke handmade jewellery, clothing, paintings, children’s gear and more.”
The market operates from 9am to 1pm at Aireys Inlet Community Hall. See aireysinletmarket.com.au or social media for details.
