I know I rave on about the wonderful food markets in Italy, but Australia does them very well too. I went to the Queen Victoria Market recently and the range of fresh produce was stunning.
This fresh produce is in the open air section of the market, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. There is also an excellent covered section with delicatessens, butchers, bakers, seafood and much more.
The market was begun in 1878 and was named, not for Queen Victoria, but because it is on the junction of Queen and Victoria streets.
The old building looks quaint among the ever growing towers which seem to be creeping closer.
The people of Melbourne are lucky to have this wonderful market in the city.
I love that market – aren’t the colours wonderful and the smells in the delicatessen section make me want to fall face first into everything and eat my way out. Enjoyment of good, fresh food is something I am very grateful for.
By: Jan on February 2, 2017
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The sight of all this wonderful produce makes me want to cook.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 2, 2017
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By: ARMANDO LUCCHESI on February 2, 2017
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The markets in Melbourne are amazing! I’ve never been to the Victoria one but the Prahran one was fabulous (but much smaller, I’m told)!
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on February 2, 2017
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I love the Prahran market. My sister used to live nearby and I was a frequent visitor.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 2, 2017
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Always go when visiting Nick
By: Elizabeth Valerie Litzow on February 2, 2017
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It is a wonderful place to shop.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 3, 2017
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They are fabulous markets, the produce is very good. I agree with Jan’s comments above…would be a foodies delight to get locked in the deli section and have to eat your way out!!
By: Kerry & Jim on February 2, 2017
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There is so much to choose from!
By: Debra Kolkka on February 3, 2017
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The Vic market is a world class market and prominent tourist attraction. Everything there is so tempting, I always end up with extra cheeses from the deli section.
By: Francesca on February 2, 2017
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It is world class…every bit as good as I have seen in other countries.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 3, 2017
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Gorgeous images of the fresh produce.
By: anotherday2paradise on February 3, 2017
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It is a great place to shop.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 3, 2017
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I LOVE the markets in Melbourne – just like this – NOTHING like that here in the midwest at all – nothing – the best i have ever seen for vegetables in is Aussie.. great pictures – I feel deeply envious c
By: Cecilia Mary Gunther on February 3, 2017
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We have a fabulous selection of fresh produce here in Australia.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 3, 2017
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Hello Debra, I “popped” into your pop up shop before Xmas and we talked about having some cloths made. Can you kindly contact me regarding this, if you are free. Cheers, Sheryl Davis. >
By: Sheryl Davis on February 3, 2017
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I have sent you an email.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 3, 2017
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Australia has some excellent produce. And Bowen mangoes are the best in the world!
By: Mulino Dominillo on February 3, 2017
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I think I have eaten my body weight in mangoes this season…followed by cherries.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 3, 2017
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Beautiful!! Looks every bit as good as Italy! What is that magenta pink think with green spiny leaves??
By: The Daily Cure on February 3, 2017
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I think it is dragon fruit. I have not tried it, but it looks interesting.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 3, 2017
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Love the QV markets and there are many more markets in Melbourne. The produce looks cheaper there than at our Power House markets in Brisbane!
By: Kirsi Säde on February 3, 2017
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It is quite a lot cheaper, but the seafood prices were much less than here. I was a bit shocked.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 3, 2017
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An outstanding collection of colors … and the benefits of warm weather. 🙂
By: aFrankAngle on February 3, 2017
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Lovely. Just like Italy! 🙂
By: orna2013 on February 4, 2017
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Oh my goodness eye candy Debra! You sure have an incredible artistic gift for putting these galleries together! And believe it or not I remember this market from years ago when I was there!
By: thirdeyemom on February 5, 2017
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The sight of fresh produce is rare and delightful, especially in the West! Great clicks 🙂
By: ramblingdaisies on February 14, 2017
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