Newcastle City Farmers Market was one of the best markets I’ve visited, with very clear labeling of stalls that identified the ones that were run by genuine growers. While the market normally takes place in Newcastle Showground, I was lucky enough to visit on a Sunday when an event at the showgrounds kicked the market to the beautiful waterfront surrounds of Speers Point Park. My favourite finds on this market visit all came via an Iranian couple, who were making a Persian liteh pickle (pickled eggplant, vegetables and herbs), and some excellent jams. I’ve been using their saffron apple jam, and their carrot, orange peel and almond jam as cheese condiments, as well as on Shepherd’s Artisan Bakehouse toast that I conveniently picked up at the market as well.
