SPOTLIGHT ON THE TAKAPUNA MARKETS

Spotlight on the Takapuna Markets

Berry Mania

at the Takapuna Markets

Tis the season for berries – and we’ve trawled through the markets to find you the best of the best, when it comes to strawberries, blueberries and raspberries!

Strawberries!
A.    Homemade fresh, fresh, fresh strawberry jam for $5.50 per jar – or 2 jars for $10.
B.    Strawberry Sauce to pour on ice cream and desserts - $6 per bottle.
C.    Strawberry Vinaigrette - $5 per bottle.

Raspberries!
If raspberries are your fave – be sure to stop by Lime Juice Bar for a Lemon Berry Bang or Raspberry Revival smoothie for only $6.90 made with fresh berries, yogurt and sorbet. Yum!

Blueberries!
D.    Blueberry Danish from Pukeko Bakery - $3.50.
E.    Blueberry Frangipani Tart - $4.00.
F.    Blueberry Brulee Slice - $3.00.
G.   Blueberry Jam - $5.00 per jar.

Takapuna Market Spotlight

Stand: Sweet Chimney.
Products: Traditional
Hungarian cakes.
Location: Along the
Lake Road perimeter.
Best Selling Product:
Cinnamon Chimney Cake.

What makes this stand so special?
Firstly, the smell is intoxicating. And, the queue of people smelling and observing the baking of these cakes is definitely a sight to see!
But, the real reason for the success of this stand is that it is a real family affair to produce and promote this traditional treat on the shores of Takapuna.
The details – Chimney cakes are Hungarian and originate from Transylvania, where they are referred to as chimney cakes or stove cakes. The pastry is wrapped around a wooden cylinder and baked in the oven to allow the inside to remain soft and the outside to caramelise. Finished off by rolling in caramel, cinnamon, walnuts, coconut, chocolate or sprinkles – this pastry is a definite treat!