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Belinda and Olive Tree Providores

What initially drew you in to the world that is now known as Olive Tree Providores

I decided my passion for food and healthy lifestyle could also be a business that supported local farmers.

Olive oil also has amazing health benefits and Australia produces some of the world's best, so Olive Oil Providores was born out of a love of local food and a boredom with the conventional corporate business principles.

Why markets?

Because they are the best place to meet our customers and build a relationship with them.  I also detest the major supermarket manipulation of local farmers and growers, so I was keen to support an alternate place for growers to sell and market their produce.

Obviously market shoppers attend for varying reasons including promoting the Buy Australian mantra.  What other ways do you think this message can be given either overtly or by other means

We should encourage our friends and family to shop from sustainable and environmentally sound sources.  Big corporate supermarkets are none of those.  We simply have to encourage everyone we (personally) know to shop locally for fresh healthy food and by doing that we automatically help farmers build and maintain a sustainable business.

The more we enthuse the principle, the more it will happen and the more we protect our environment.

Do you have any new additions on the horizon that we can look forward to

Yes, we are about to launch a whole new range which we are very excited about which should be ready by Christmas.  The new range takes the "shop local" to an  entirely new level......so stay tuned!!!!

it ain't new but it's so yummy we simply could not NOT include it

What 5 words would you use to encourage conversion to not only organic but more importantly to buy Australian

Future proofing a sustainable future for all  (a little more than 5 words) plus it's a fantastic place to meet really friendly people!

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And on that note we thank Belinda, not only for having an amazing range of oils, soaps and dukka each week at market, but more importantly her determination to encourage everyone (and by that we mean everyone!) to shop and buy local 

Dom and Brasserie Bread

Every Sunday without fail you will find Dom selling his artisan Brasserie Bread at Frenchs Forest Markets, so we figured why not do a segment which might be slightly different (but still just as important) about Dom, the markets and life as a Brasserie Bread'er'er.

It will contain some seriously cool information from Brasserie Bread with a dash of Frenchs Forest Market input...so let's do it!

Brasserie Bread has had an incredibly long association with Organic Food Markets. Can you enlighten us as to how this "introduction" came to be

Brasserie Bread has been actively involved in farmer's markets in Sydney for the past 7 years.  It's a very important part of our wholesale business.

Farmer's Market shoppers also share their experience with lots of other people, both good and bad!  This certainly keeps us on our toes and gives us invaluable insight for future product development.

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Week in, week out whatever the weather may be, Dom is at Frenchs Forest every Sunday and has his setting up routine so down-pat, he is ready to sell them loaves for the early birder's.

He is an incredibly engaging person with his customers, always has a HUGE smile and a sample on offer and the most impressive ability to remember faces and preferences. 

It has also been known that at times those who may not have necessarily have made a conscious decision to purchase outside their regular order, have come away with two or three loaves or other goodies more than they intended...such Dom's way!

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Your bread is known for winning many medals at many Easter Shows which is a testament as to how good your products are. What would be your best seller at any given time

Definitely our organic sourdough which is made with organic unbleached flour, Murray River salt and our 18 year old sourdough starter.

Our Quinoa & Soya Sourdough also have a big following.  It's packed with nutritious soya beans and five seeds including quinoa.

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Does Brasserie Bread deliver to market sites or does the stallie collect from the bakery

They pick up from our Banksmeadow Bakery

Hats off to Dom for his early early start to make sure you get your 

bread beautifully fresh and crunchy!

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Another thing we love about Brasserie Bread is they cater for those with a sweet tooth and is it any wonder with scrummies like these

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How would you sum up the world of Brasserie Bread in 5 words

Honouring traditions of artisan baking

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And with that we thank Brasserie Bread for sharing just some of their amazing history with us and for those who haven't met Dom at Frenchs Forest Markets it's pretty easy to find him.  Just follow that voice "BEAUTIFUL ORGANIC SOURDOUGH" and you will find nirvana