Market-Life-Issue-7 - Queen Victoria Market

Winter Warmers
Fab Market winter finds
Market Health Boost
Keep yourself fighting fit and healthy
Souped-up for Winter
Market soups to warm
you from the inside
The life of the Queen Victoria Market
Issue 7 Winter 2011 qvm.com.au
We’ve got you covered at the Market
marketlife The life of the Queen Victoria Market
We’re listening!
market report
A big thank you to all our readers who have
sent in their thoughts on what makes the
Market so special. The winner receives a
$100 Market gift voucher. Did you know
that the Market has a huge variety of
general merchandise (non-food) goods?
It’s one of the best places in Melbourne to
get your winter wardrobe shopping done!
Our cover stars
cosy up for winter.
You can find absolutely everything you could
need at the Market. Veg, meat, dairy, clothes and
knic-knacs. I’ll be getting a new winter coat from
the Market shortly!
Andrea, 3070
I love everything about the Market.The whole
atmosphere. All the stalls, the different foods,
the bargains that are found, and not forgetting
the jam donuts – love ’em! It is a very family
orientated Market, and a great day out.
Stavroula, 3168
The freshness and value of the fruit and vegetables.
STEPHEN, 3126
I like the fact that I know that I can
find almost all the things I need in
one place, ranging from fruits and veg
to clothes and accessories. Also, the
products are really cheap compared to
stores and supermarkets. After I do
my weekly shopping at the Market,
I feel happy about the great deals
and savings I’ve made.
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Winter at
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inside when you can
drop into the Market
for all your winter needs. We’ve
got winter woollies covered with
hats, gloves, scarves and those ever
dependable sheepskin boots that
the Market is famous for. In this
issue of the magazine, we’ll also
show you where to get a pick-me-up
for when you’ve got the winter blues,
as well as where to go for a warming
soup at the end of your shop.
Once you’re covered for the
briskness of a Melbourne winter,
then you mustn’t miss our Seasonal
Stars with Ian Curley from Channel
7’s Conviction Kitchen on 10 June,
or our annual Kids Footy Forum
where you can come and meet
some of your favourite players.
Send Us Your Feedback
Queen Victoria Market has been a
Melbourne icon for more than 130 years.
With more than 10 million visitors a year,
it’s very much a place where locals come to
meet, and tourists seek to visit, to enjoy a
uniquely Melbourne experience.
This month, Madison Brown from
Melbourne’s Vixens netball team
also shares with us her insider’s
tips to shopping at the Market
and what she loves about the
good ol’ Queen Vic.
Queen Victoria Market is loved and ‘owned’
by you – so we would love to hear your
thoughts on what makes this place so special!
Jump onto qvm.com.au and answer
these questions:
1. What are your favourite general
merchandise items at the Market?
2. What would you like to see the general
merchandise section offer?
One lucky reader will win a $100
Market shopping voucher just by
sending in their feedback. We will publish
a selection of the best letters right here
in MarketLife, so check the next edition
to see if you’re featured.
Jennifer Hibbs, Ceo
Thanks to our cover stars (from left to right): Sally Kiper from Catcher Clothing; Selma Port from Market Sports;
Christian Silva from the Spanish Donut Van; Wendy Wing from Fresh Generation; Terence Port from Market Sports;
and Janaka Wijeratne from Invita. Special thanks to the Spanish Donut Van for allowing us to shoot on location.
What’s In Season Your guide to enjoying food at its best
Fruit
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mandarins
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✽✽ Navel oranges
✽✽ Papaya
✽✽ Pink Lady apples
Vegetables
✽✽ Broad beans
✽✽ Parsnips
✽✽ Broccoli
✽✽ Silverbeet
✽✽ Celery
✽✽ Snow
✽✽ Fennel
✽✽ Jerusalem artichokes
peas
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✽✽ Turnips
Fish
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at the Market (plus much more, of course!), check out
our recently launched blog at marketlife.com.au.
You’ll find recipes, shopping tips and top purchases
from all areas of the Market.
Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/VicMarket)
for more up-to-the-minute news and views, and
become our friend on Facebook (facebook.com,
search for Queen Victoria Market) for the lowdown
on life at the Market.
Taking the bus
The Melbourne City Tourist
Shuttle is a great free way to
get to the Market! Get off at
stop number 8.
Riding a bike
With free bike parking in and
around the Market (see the
map on page 8 for parking
spots), riding your bike to the
Market has never been easier.
Major bike lanes leading to
the Market include those along
Royal Parade, Williams Rd
and Victoria St.
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Café style
at the Market
Seeking refuge from the cold? Head
straight for Vic Market Place Food Court
(Map #25) and fill up with a hearty meal.
Funk Fish (81 Victoria St) Tasty crab nuggets,
chunky fillets of fish, calamari and scallops, and
a range of sushi rolls are just some of the seafood
treats on offer at Funk Fish. With owner Ashley
behind the grill and all fish purchased fresh from
the Market, you know you’re getting the very
best. Fully licensed, you can also enjoy a glass
of wine or a beer with your meal.
Pide Bread Bakery (79 Victoria St) Refuel with
a freshly baked on the premises pide bursting
with haloumi, mint and tomato, home-made
hummus and baba ghanoush dips and glutenfree falafels. Still hungry? There’s also Tony’s
lovingly tended rotisserie spit – usually chicken
or lamb bought fresh from the Market.
Café Verona (77 Victoria St) For delicious and
homely Italian food head for Café Verona. There’s
freshly made tortellini, ravioli and beef lasagne,
tomato and olive pizza, ham piadinas and Carla’s
famous sultana-studded Sicilian doughnuts.
Ripe (75 Victoria St) For a real winter buster, try
one of Ripe’s freshly made pies, like the chunky
beef. There are also a range of wraps.
Canton Fast Food (73 Victoria St) Sip on
warming Chinese tea while slurping delicious tom
yum soup or a Malaysian laksa. There’s also curry
beef rendang, vegetarian Singapore noodles and
pork dim sum, all made on the premises by Casey,
a 10-year veteran of the Market.
Drums Café (71 Victoria St) Let the gentle heat of
a lentil and spinach curry, chilli chicken tikka or a
lamb vindaloo warm you from the inside. There’s
also plenty of naan to mop everything up with,
and refreshing mango lassis.
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Broccoli
This delicious pasta recipe is a quick
and easy mid-week dinner. In a dry
frypan, gently toast a handful of
breadcrumbs. Once golden, tip onto
a plate but keep the frypan going and
add a splash of olive oil. Add bitesized pieces of pancetta or bacon, and
cook for a few minutes before adding
a splash of white wine. Simmer until
the wine has reduced. Add uncooked
broccoli florets and toss until the
florets are drenched in the pancettawine liquid and just cooked. Throw
in a handful of capers, anchovies and
black olives. Keep the contents of the
pan moving for a few minutes. Add
cooked pasta and mix, so that all the
strands of pasta are coated evenly in
the mixture. To serve, sprinkle with
the toasted breadcrumbs and grate
over some fresh parmesan.
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Like a big warm hug, this simple
recipe for lemon delicious pudding
will go down a treat on a cold winter
night. Cream 60 grams of butter
with the grated rind of 1 lemon and
1½ cups of caster sugar, then add 2
egg yolks (reserve whites). Stir in 3
tablespoons of self-raising flour and
1½ cups of milk. Beat the 2 egg whites
until stiff and fold into the mixture,
with the juice of 1 lemon. Pour into a
buttered dish and bake at 180°C for
45 minutes. Serve hot out of the oven.
Parsnips
Honey-roasted parsnips are the perfect
side dish for any roast meat. Quarter
and core parsnips before placing on
a roasting tray. Sprinkle with salt
and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
Roast in a 210°C oven for 30 minutes
or until the parsnips are cooked
through when tested with a fork.
Drizzle over some honey and sprinkle
with sesame seeds before placing on
the table.
Jerusalem Artichokes
Grab a crusty loaf of bread and try this
filling soup for a quick winter supper.
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan and
add 800 grams of peeled and chopped
Jerusalem artichokes, 500 grams of
peeled and chopped potatoes, 2 finely
chopped rashers of bacon, 2 bay leaves
and some fresh thyme sprigs, then
cook over a medium heat, stirring
occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add 1 litre
of chicken stock and 3 cups of water,
reduce heat and cook uncovered for 30
minutes. Before serving, discard the
bay leaves and thyme, and season with
salt and freshly ground pepper.
Pink Lady Apples
A piping hot apple crumble is a
delicious winter warmer. Peel and
core 5 apples, then roughly cut into
bite-sized cubes and toss through ½
cup of caster sugar combined with 1
teaspoon of cinnamon, before placing
in a buttered serving dish. To make
the crumble, combine 1 cup of plain
flour with ¾ of a cup of brown sugar,
¾ of a cup of oats, 1 tablespoon of
cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of ground
nutmeg and 3 cloves in a bowl and mix
well. Melt 150 grams of butter and stir
through the crumble mixture before
evenly spreading over the apples. Bake
at 180°C for 35 minutes. Serve with a
scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop
of fresh cream.
Warming winter soups to keep you going this winter.
Sip on a warming cup of miso from Market newcomer
Sushi Kissaten, while you explore the Market’s sheds for
goodies. Housed in F Shed, along Peel St, you’ll also find a
delicious selection of sushi and sashimi made using ingredients
bought fresh from the Market. When it’s cold outside expect to
find happy eaters crowded around tables slurping large bowls of
ramen and udon noodle soups brimming with wholesome vegies
or topped with crunchy vegetable tempura. The menu changes
each season to ensure that only the best seasonal produce is used.
And, in additional to warming soups, you can also chow down
on Japanese specialities like succulent teriyaki chicken donburi
and exotic grilled eel.
Invita
76 Therry St
Map #7
Offering a range of 8 to 10 soups, at Invita you’ll be hard-pressed
not to find a tasty soup with which to chase away the winter
chills. There might be a rich red lentil soup or a hearty potato and
leek, perfect for dipping a crusty bread roll in. A firm believer in
cooking healthy meals for healthy people, Invita’s Janaka Wijeratne
(pictured) uses only organic, bio-dynamic or sustainable produce
for his delicious vegetarian food. And in addition to nourishing
soups, you’ll find tofu burgers bursting with the goodness of
brown rice, a different sweet vegan muffin every day, a dairy-free
cheesecake, decadent vegan and gluten-free chocolate cake, and a
well-stocked smoothie and juice bar, offering health-boasting extras
like spirulina, barley greens and flax-seed oil.
The life of the Queen Victoria Market
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Honey, with jar
upon jar of honey,
one of winter’s
soothers. Enjoy
a vitamin-packed
juice from JTs or
visit the Market
Pharmacy.
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Winter Chills away!
Pumpkin soup
with bacon
This pumpkin soup is great for a
quick dinner or for lunch the next
day. Leave out the bacon for
a vegetarian version.
Let the Market help you this winter
Battling a winter cold? Clear
your foggy head with a
vitamin-packed juice from JTs
Marketjuice (Map #9; Stall 26,
A Shed). Market regulars
for more than 50 years, JT’s
Marketjuice has a range of fresh
juices made daily from produce
sourced from the Market. Bottled
juices include lemon, mandarin
and blood orange, as well as the
Health Kick Start, a super juice
made from tomatoes, carrot,
celery, parsley and mint. For a
boost of vitamin C, try the madeto-order C Breeze with orange
juice, banana and strawberries.
Invita (Map #7; 76 Therry St) not
only make healthy vegetarian
food (see opposite for more
information), they also have a
juice and smoothie bar. Fruitpacked smoothies are made
using organic or biodynamic
milk, or organic soy milk.
Nothing beats a cold-busting
massage. Get the circulation
flowing at the hands of one
of Dr Shen’s trained massage
therapists at Shen Chinese
Medicine Centre (Map #22; 87–
89 Victoria St). Relieve the cold
with a head, neck and shoulder
massage, an hour-long hot stone
marketlife
massage, a spot of reflexology
or traditional cupping and
acupuncture. For a traditional
Thai massage, head to Sabai Thai
(Map #20; 143 Victoria St). A leg
massage will boost energy levels
and relieve tension and is perfect
for winter sluggishness.
Nothing beats a hot honey toddy
to soothe a dry and scratchy
throat. Nick and Carolina from
Land of Soy & Honey (Map #11;
Shop 10–11, Dairy Hall) stock
an extensive range of honey,
including the powerful antibacterial Manuka honey. Nick
recommends a dollop of Super
Bee’s Active Manuka Honey, with
a shot of whiskey and a squeeze
of lemon in a mug of boiled water.
Seeking real winter comfort food
to keep you fighting fit? Grab a
bag of apples from The Apple
Corner (Map #24; Stall 23–26,
B Shed) for a piping hot apple
pie. You’ll be spoilt for choice
thanks to a range that includes
new-season Pink Lady, Royal
Gala, Golden Delicious, Fuji and
Granny Smith apples. Sit down to
a steaming pot of juicy mussels
from Limnos Seafood (Map
#12; Shop 32, Meat Hall). Scrub
and de-beard a bag of green
mussels before throwing them in
a pot with a chopped onion, two
minced garlic cloves, a handful
of chopped parsley, a bay leaf,
two cups of white wine and a
generous knob of butter. Cook on
a low heat for five minutes before
giving the pot a good shake and
cooking for a further minute.
Ladle mussels and broth into
individual bowls and serve with
crusty bread. For a quick and easy
casserole, head to Jago’s Quality
Meats (Map #8; Shop 19, Meat
Hall) and get some of their best
thick sausages. Perfect with root
vegetables and plenty of gravy.
Unwind after the perfect winter
meal with a glass of liquor from
Vital Wine Direct (Map #26;
Stall 89–90, I Shed). Joseph
recommends the Monichino
Muscat fortified wine for
the ladies (“It’s perfect with
chocolate”) and the 30-year-old
Monichino white muscat for
the boys.
And proving that you can get just
about anything at the Market,
head to Market Pharmacy (Map
#14; Shop 73–76, Dairy Hall and
523 Elizabeth St) for their range
of prescription-only and overthe-counter medicines!
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✽✽ olive oil
✽✽ 1
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cloves garlic, crushed
✽✽ 1 kilogram chopped and seeded
pumpkin (Jap pumpkin or
Queensland blue are both good)
✽✽ 1 litre chicken or vegetable stock
✽✽ salt and pepper
✽✽ 150ml cream (optional)
✽✽ 50 grams bacon, diced and
lighty fried until crispy
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Nothing
makes you
feel better
than a
steaming
bowl of hot
pumpkin
soup,
made with
ingredients
fresh from
the Market!
Place the butter and a drizzle
of olive oil in a saucepan over
a medium heat. Add the onion
and garlic, put the lid on and
cook until the onions are soft
and translucent. Add the
pumpkin and stir to combine.
Pour in enough stock to just
cover the pumpkin by about 1.5
centimetres. Season well with salt
and pepper. Cook at a simmer
for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the
pumpkin is very tender. Allow the
soup to cool slightly, then blend
to a purée using a stick blender
(if the soup is too thick add a little
more stock or water). Taste, and
season with more salt and pepper
if necessary. Stir in the cream, if
using. To serve, ladle the soup
into bowl, and top with the crispy
bacon bits.
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107–108, J Shed; Sun Stall 105–106, J Shed
Map #13; Tues Stall 86–88, E Shed; Thurs Stall
113–114, E Shed; Fri Stall 84, L Centreway;
Sun Stall 88–91, J Shed
Map #2; Tues Stall 45, K Shed; Thurs Stall 3, K Shed; Fri
Stall 5, K Shed; Sat Stall 30, RK Shed; Sun Stall 45, L Shed
Wrap yourself in a beautiful Catcher coat this
winter. There are luxurious capes in perfect-forwinter colours, like caramel and green, classic
black double-breasted jackets, fashion-forward
pea-green duffel coats, a ruby red capelet with
pretty buttons for women and traditional grey
overcoats for men.
Dreaming of turquoise waters lapping at golden
sands, palm trees gently swaying overhead
while you soak up the sun? If you’re planning a
winter escape for somewhere sunnier, the perfect
set of luggage will help you on your way. Here,
you’ll find luggage sets in an assortment of sizes
and colours – from cherry red and vibrant pink
mock croc to traditional black – as well as day
backpacks, sports bags and a huge selection
of carry-on luggage.
Perfect for chasing away the winter chills is a
lavender heat bag from Aromatherapy Essentials.
Filled with natural grain and lavender, it’s a natural
alternative for those either seeking relief for
their aches and pains or as a warming comforter.
Lavender has also traditionally been used to help
with sleep and relaxation, so pop a lavender heat
bag in your bed and curl up with good book on a
blustery and cold night.
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Makers of fine ugg boots for 30 years, and selling
them at the Market for just as many years, you
can say Mark Millers’ family knows a thing or
two about uggs. Their family-run stall stocks a
dizzying array of uggs, from your classic short
and tall ugg in a range of styles and colours, to
slippers and moccasins. Lined with 100 percent
Australian sheepskin, they’ll keep you warm day
and night, indoors and out.
Get toasty-warm this winter with Divayn’s
extensive range of quality suede and leatherwear
for men. Try on a traditional single or doublebreasted jacket, perfect for day or night, as well
as overcoats in varying lengths for protection from
Melbourne’s harsh winter winds. Also available
are motorcycle jackets (and leather pants) to keep
you warm on your bike, and on-trend bomber
jackets in vibrant red.
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Shear Wool
Map #21; Tues Stall 35–36, K Shed; Thurs Stall 21,
J Shed; Fri, Sat & Sun Stall 31–32, K Shed
Luxuriate in 100 percent Australian sheepskin wool
this winter. Perfect for the little bub in your life, their
versatile baby rugs can be used on the floor for baby
to relax on while watching the world go by. There
are also super-soft baby underblankets and flat
bears to cuddle. Because it’s made from 100 percent
Australian sheep skin, you know it’s the very best.
The life of the Queen Victoria Market
marketlife
Chien from
Jumbo Ugg Boots
and a colourful
array of Uggs.
Where to shop
Gift Vouchers
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A great gift idea for any
occasion, the Market offers
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and tour vouchers.
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office on 9320 5822 or drop in at
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range of woollies. Made from a luxurious
blend of Australian merino wool and New
Zealand possum fur – a dense but soft fur
that retains heat – choose from beautiful
scarves, thick socks, gloves in muted blues,
greens and red, fur-trimmed hats, mufflers,
capes, shrugs, jumpers and cardigans.
For an authentic Australian Ugg boot,
head to Jumbo Ugg Boots (Map #10;
Tues Stall 30, C Shed; Thurs Stall 30,
K Shed; Fri Stall 4, J Shed; Sat Stall 104,
J Shed; Sun Stall 24, D Shed).“They are
made in Melbourne,” says stall-holder Chien,
“and we only use 100 percent Australian
merino sheep skin.”
With an extensive range of styles and colours
to choose from, there’s an Ugg to suit everyone.
butters – try Madagascan vanilla – will give
your skin an instant hydrating boost.
Electrolux Cooking
School Vouchers
Heading to the footy this winter? Check out
Market Sports (Map #15; 123–129 Victoria
St) and their range of footy gear. “We stock
everything you need to support your team this
season,” says shop owner Selma. Find your
team’s colours among the many guernseys,
scarves, beanies, parkers and socks. And for
those extra windy days at the ground, check
out their fleece-lined windcheaters.
Keep freezing toes snug and warm with a
pair of socks from Socksshop.com.au (call
Market for location). Among Jeff ’s huge
range you’ll find men’s business socks, sports
socks, women’s tights, cute animal socks for
kids, finger socks and leg warmers.
The Market’s Electrolux Cooking
School gift vouchers are a great
idea for anyone interested in
food and cooking. You can specify
a particular class, or let the
recipient decide. To order a
voucher, either jump online at
qvm.com.au, or contact the
Market office.
Protect your skin from the drying effects
of winter by stocking up on luscious
moisturisers and lip balms from Parlour
(Map #17; 139 Victoria St). Natural bees wax
and almond wax lip balms come in melon,
vanilla and berry, while super-rich body
Welcome to the family…
Green Valley
Spices
Stalls 36–40,
B Shed
Map #6
Exotic sumac, star anise,
Himalayan rock salt, garam
masala, senna leaves, juniper
berries, Chinese five spice … you’ll
find just about every type of spice
at newcomer Green Valley Spices
(trader Ashma Kharel is pictured).
A range of loose-leaf teas is also
available – try the hibiscus flower
tea or genmai chai – as well as
mushrooms such as fresh king
oysters and dried black fungi.
Keen to grow your own mushies?
Grab one of their grow-your-ownmushroom kits.
For a warm winter, coat head to Soda
Classics (Tues Stall 73–76, D Shed; Thur
Stall 45–48, K Shed; Fri Stall 1–4, K Shed;
Sat Stall 37–39, K Shed) for woollen jackets,
trench coats and fashion-forward ladies
cashmere and wool jackets and coats.
“We cater for all sizes, too,” says stall-holder
Jeff. “From size 4 to 24.”
Tour Vouchers
Enjoy all the colour and excitement
of the real Vic Market on a two-hour
tour with an experienced guide.
The perfect gift for anyone with
an interest in food and history.
This issue we welcome some new faces to the Market
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The work of local Melbourne
artist Mark Rusic is difficult
to ignore. His wonderfully
colourful interpretations of local
landmarks the MCG, Luna Park,
Southbank, the 12 Apostles and
even the Market itself make for
vibrant paintings perfect for any
home or as a unique Melbourne
souvenir. For the first time,
prints of these paintings are
available, along with postcards
and greeting cards, for purchase
every Thursday at the Market.
Pharaoh’s
House
Sat Stalls 16–17, J
Shed; Sun Stalls
111–112, D Shed
Map #18
Have you always coveted
your very own authentic
Egyptian papyrus? Or have
you recently visited the
Tutankhamun and the Golden
Age of the Pharaohs exhibition
at Melbourne Museum and
would like a statue of King Tut?
Specialising in Egyptian gifts and
souvenirs, Akmal of Pharaoh’s
House has all this and many
more Egyptian gems, including
miniature mummies, exquisite
glass perfume bottles and
colourful belly-dancing scarves.
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