Red and in ya face

Those who are familiar with the 2095 market chickz blog, know that she loves to set herself a challenge when at market.  Red is here, red is loud, red is proud.  How many versions of red could be found not only at one market but in one day?  

"But which market?" does the 2095 chick hear you say?  Well the only clue is this. Part of its name is a primary colour, it's is in the Inner West and it's run on a Saturday in a certain school..oopla! That's more than one clue!

Kale....it's the new "black"

There is no doubt for this market chick that the singularly most sought after, photographed and talked about "super food" or in this case "super veg" is kale.  

As a photographer this vegetable is sensational to capture due to the various life forms it can take whether it be edible or decorative or even as the "drink".  

The adage "if it's green then it must be good for you" takes on an entirely new life form.  Kids are drinking, adults adore it, gardens love it, nutritionists can't sing its praises highly enough.

What is it about this nature's wonder that is (to the market chick's mind at least) has it at Number 1 for however many millions of consecutive months of the vegetable chart.

So as not to be left off the bandwagon the market chick felt duty bound to partake in the celebration known as Kale...... et voila!

Time to spice things up

Spices: one of the oldest trades in the world.  It was an incredible valuable form of currency between such regions as Asia, North East Africa and Europe.

It's trade was the indelible "usher" for the European Age of domination in the East but for the 2095 market chick, it holds an intoxicating almost seductiveness about it whether it by colour or aroma.

It adds flavour, colour and a dimension that reaches new heights in the culinary world but one must be diligent in its use for too much can overpower, and not enough well...can leave your food tasting a little bit blah.

Thus the top 2095 market chickz choices are:

Tea Time!

Well not really, but the 2095 market chick is intrigued by pretty tea pots and and any blooms that may magically appear.

So if you are in to a bit of virtual tea, then please join me as we sup to the delights of all things calming and pretty. 

It's all about the cheese

Being a somewhat of an unusual person (to which the 2095 stands loud and proud) I set myself challenges at each market I attend.

This particular challenge was to identify how many different types of cheese could be found in one locale.

The chosen "target" was a small yet village'y-green location in that most accommodating postcode zone of 2011: where the cool hang out, where the hungover obtain much needed sustenance, and where basically it's nice to simply watch the world go by.  

Whilst not the avid consumer of cheese these days, it does tend to have its own art form once captured by the lens and there have been times when the 2095 simply must succumb and taste and NEVER at any stage to be disappointed!

It must also be noted that while there appear to be quite a few of the "blue" (aka stinky) cheese, each has it's individual taste and location of production

Faces from the Markets

There are some photos that are simply too good not to share and here are some of MY personal faves from various markets around Sydney.

In the interest of the 2095's personal safety no names shall be mentioned!