5 Questions with Gourmandise de Paris

Since your start at Double Bay Markets, you have gained an incredibly large and loyal fan base.  As relative "newbies" how has this reaction been for you

I am absolutely thrilled with it.  To start with it wasn't easy but as people got to know us and us working incredibly hard at providing good products, we are really proud of what we have achieved since starting.

How long does it take to set up stall each market

All up it takes about an hour

With samples, come smiles and with smiles which in turn results in purchases...as a chef how does that make you feel

Everyone who tastes our products really enjoy them. We've had people tell us that they love it and want to know more about how we make them and are above surprised when they learn that I am the chef!

You have created little corner of Paris that seems to draw people in.  Was this deliberately planned or did it come from observing customers seeking somewhere to sit and truly enjoy your French culinary creations

It just simply seemed to "fit" with what we were wanting to do.  Because some of our food is not take away, and needs plates and cutlery, it seemed a shame to not have a nice place to sit, chill, enjoy and eat.

For anyone who has NOT yet been to Double Bay Markets, how would you sum up the fabulousness of it to them

Double Bay Market has a lot to offer from things for the kids to do (jumping castles and baby animal farm), really nice fresh fruit and vegetable, cheeses and of course some FABULOUS French food.  For me it's interesting, it's friendly and it's relaxing.

To anyone who hasn't been yet, I would absolutely recommend that they come, have a look and enjoy it!

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Trust us when we say you too will fall head over heels in love with Gourmandise de Paris and like everyone before you, the queue will be calm for the die-hards know, their patience will be rewarded above and beyond.  Every Thursday rain, hail or shine these wonderful people are at our market so...the rest is up to you! 

5 Questions with Pastry Ninja

How did Pastry Ninja come in to being

Pastry Ninja came about in 2008. I had just moved into a property a few doors down from Marrickville Market in Addison Road.  This was the beginning.

Once I saw the market I wanted to become part of it!

The name was thought out on a rainy day, sitting at home mid July 2008.

I had a few names on paper and someone just commented about me working like a Ninja and that was that...Pastry Ninja was born.

You have "just the right size" in the tartlettes where for it would be a "get your own. THIS is mine!".  Was this a deliberate choice or was it more of a learning from the customer type evolution

Yes the tart size are just the right size.

Melissa and I just both chose the same tart case to go with it. But yes, we were thinking it was the perfect size for one (person)

What would be your best seller at market

The best seller is definitely the Lemon Meringue Pie

Now firm faves amongst the Double Bay Market community, what role does market life take in the life of the Pastry Ninja

Market life is our life.  We participate in 6 markets around Sydney every week.  So right now it is 100% of Pastry Ninja's life.....well maybe 99%

How would you sum up life at Double Bay Market in 5 words

Charming, relaxing, Jim (manager), quaint, romantic

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Having personally tasted just about every item the Ninja's have on offer we can attest to their yumminess and more importantly suggest you get yourselves to Double Bay Market to sample some yourselves. 

The Pastry Ninja can also be found at our Frenchs Forest Market (Sundays) and our Marrickville Markets (Sundays) so no excuse not to seek them out!

Sharing the Double Bay Love with Murray

When did you first discover the delights of Double Bay Market

I had passed by a couple of times over the last year, but didn't have time to wander through. I was recently commissioned by the Double Bay Chamber of Commerce to take photos and we agreed that the markets was a great feature point of the area.

I was very pleased I got the chance to pop off a few photos and have a better look through the stalls at market

Do you have a favourite stallie? If so, who and why

Every stall in the market is great!  One that I like in particular is the pasta stand. According to them they sell "Life Changing Ravioli"

Is there a "must buy can't go home without" purchase that is to be bought at all costs

Without a doubt the vegetables 

and rustic bread

Very fresh, very healthy, very delicious!

The markets are a great place for kids to jump like crazy on the castle to shake out those cobwebs, see and play with baby animals and if daring enough take a pony ride.

What is it about these markets that (from your perspective) makes it not just interactive, but a great place to hang

I really like the relaxed vibe of the market.  All the stallholders are very friendly, happy to talk about their products and in some cases give out samples so you can try before you buy

For anyone who has not yet been, what 5 words would you use as encouragement

Do it, you'll love it!

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Massive shout out to Murray for sharing not just some of his time but his photos of our market.  And as he says "Do it. You'll love it!"

Brasserie Bread a blog with a difference

The institution known as Brasserie Bread with its infamous Jess at the helm.  This piece will contain photos, some important information from the Bakery and a pinch of our input...a little something that's just a little bit different but a whole lotta Double Bay.

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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Rain, hail or shine Jess is at market and set up in a flash for he knows his every loyal customers will be there as they race by on their way to work, or come to pick up an order placed the week previously.  With seriously yummies such as

and this

is it any wonder he is popular with young and old alike!

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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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Do Brasserie Bread deliver to market sites or does the stallie collect from the bakery (which would then mean an extra early start for the stallies for sure!)

They pick up from our Banksmeadow Bakery

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Which then puts Jess in to the "legend" status given the need to not only get to the bakery for pick up but get back to market and have stall set up before start of trade! HUGE by anyone's standards.

And as such, he deserves a legendary photo so we now present to you the man behind the Double Bay Market Brasserie Bread.......

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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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Massive thank you to Brasserie Bread for giving us a little bit of artisan insight and whatever you do, make sure you swing by Double Bay Market to sample their award winning bread and maybe pick up a couple more items "just in case".

And now a thank you...thank you for sharing your photos and thank you for letting us include them in the SHOUT OUT

sophie

Edwina

aperture

cristophles

Patrizia

nate

James

Jasmine

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