Vote now!
3 London Farmers’ Markets are in the semi finals of Time Out’s eating and drinking awards for 2008

Wimbledon, Pimlico and Swiss Cottage farmers’ markets have all been nominated in the best local food market category. It’s your chance to see that one of them wins and your favourite farmers and producers get the attention they deserve.

The closing date for voting is August 31. Results will be announced in September.
http://www.timeout.com/competition/edawards2008/?DCMP=OTC-votee&d

In addition, the Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards are asking for Nominations for Best Food Market - Awarded to the market making fresh, locally-grown food accessible to its community. Click on the link below to vote for your favourite farmers' market
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/factual/foodawards2008.shtml

Fancy a little culinary roulette?
In Summer at every tapas bar and restaurant throughout Spain, plates of little green peppers cooked quickly in olive oil are on every menu. You don't need to go to Spain to buy your Pimiento de Padrons. The Fridd family, of Saffery Farm are growing them on their farm near Faversham, Kent. You will be able to buy them on their stall at Pimlico and Blackheath Market for the next few weeks.

Each bite becomes a game of culinary roulette, as you never know which little morsel might potentially set your taste buds on fire; most do not, however. Instead, as you pick them up by their stems and pop them in, your mouth is filled with a savoury, intense pepper flavour that transcends the green pepper cousin to which we're all accustomed.
Pimientos de padron are highly addictive and are meant to be enjoyed hot, save for a little coarse salt and garlic.

It's a quick and easy starter! All you need is .............

• 100g x Pimento de Padrons
  
• 1 x Clove of Garlic
  
• Olive Oil
  
• Salt

Heat the olive oil over high heat until shimmering and add the pimentos and chopped garlic. Toss rapidly with a wooden spoon until lightly browned. Immediately transfer to a waiting plate and sprinkle with salt. (serves 2 people)

Marylebone Farmers' Market
Have your say now. This is your chance to comment on the future of Moxon Street car park when the site is redeveloped in a few years time. The brief consultation period ends on the 18th August.

In addition to the adult education centre planned for the site, we want to see a mixed use community space, which could include theatre/music, sports usage, and a space to be used for the farmers’ market on other days as well as a Sunday.

Racheal Ferry-Jones (author of the planning brief) needs to hear your views now.
rferry-jones@westminster.gov.uk - 020 7641 2418

If you can, it would be useful to let your local Westminster Councillors know your point of view. We’re happy to email you information.

We know that for many of you, Marylebone farmers’ market is the anchor in the heart of Marylebone village, and with your help we intend to keep it there.

Many thanks
Cheryl, Mark and Arthur

New Farmers Market
South Kensington Farmers' Market now open every Saturday 9am - 1pm in Bute Street. A road closure has been arranged for the market by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The Council hope to increase the availability of food on offer to the public in the area and to give a boost to local retailers as the market is expected to attract more shoppers to the area. More information >>

Finchley Road farmers' market now back in Swiss Cottage
We've moved back to a purpose built home outside Swiss Cottage tube station opposite Hampstead Theatre. All your favourite stalls are there, plus the return of some old and new faces. More information >>

Where can I find unpasteurised milk at our markets?

We're always receiving enquiries about unpasteurised products. Following the recent Telegraph article (link below) here's the full list -

Lincolnshire Poachers bring their milk and cheeses on the fourth week of the month to the following markets:
Ealing, Notting Hill and Pimlico on Saturdays
Islington, Marylebone, Queens Park, Clapham and Walthamstow on Sundays

Alham Wood organic buffalo farm bring unpasteurised milk to all markets on a weekly or bi weekly basis

Olive Farm are at Notting Hill weekly, Islington and Marylebone weeks one and three in the month
They can also be found at present at Queens Park weekly whilst Keith Jefferson Smith is away from market.

Redlays Farm bring their milk and dairy products weekly to Blackheath

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/wine/main.jhtml?xml=/wine/2008/01/18/edmilk118.xml

Many of you have asked for details of the farmers who do not attend weekly. Click here to be taken to the Walthamstow market page

Join the London Farmers' Markets mailing list
To join the London Farmers' Markets mailing list, please email info@lfm.org.uk, and specify which farmers' market you would like to be kept informed about.