Farmers Market Update

I had my second appearance at the Orange Farmers Market on Saturday.  It was a bit chilly to start with; -2.3 degrees, Orange’s coldest low temperature for this winter; but the sun did come out and so did the people.

I took 143 cake pops with me this time and, once again, they sold out.  The pirates and princesses were popular – I also had sheep, chickens, pigs and ladybugs, along with some basic pops.  I am totally amazed at the support I am receiving.  Thank you to everyone that came down.  I also have to thank my friend for coming along and helping me out again.

Sheep

Ladybugs

Princesses - Updated

The Farmers Markets are fantastic and I urge anyone that hasn’t been to go and check it out.  You absolutely have to have a Trunkey Creek bacon & egg roll, don’t let the long line put you off – it’s worth the wait.  I have to send a special shout out to Alison at Fudge by Alison too, she has been a wealth of information to me – the rubber matting saved my feet from the freezing temperature J.  Oh, and of course, she sells fudge......mmmmmmmmm!!

My friend bought us a sample of the gorgeous macarons on sale at Chesney & Green.  I will be lining up for more of the salted caramel ones at the next markets, they were to die for!!

I will be missing the July market as we are heading off on holiday.  I will be back for the August and September ones though and I hope to have some special market flavours to try out, such as beetroot cake!

Basic Cake Pops

My First Orange Farmers Market!!

How exciting!  After a busy, busy week and a few long nights it was finally time for me to attend my first Orange Farmers’ Market.  The air was a bit cool but once I’d carried everything to my spot it wasn’t so bad.  My friend came & helped me out, thankfully, as it helped take my mind off my nerves.  She was a trooper & stayed the entire time. 

I am pleased to report that my cake pops were a hit.  We actually sold out (98 pops) by about 11am (the markets don’t finish until 1pm).  There seemed to be a lot of interest and I’m hoping that will translate into orders for birthday parties and functions. 

The Orange Farmers’ Markets really are an awesome venture.  There are so many great products available.  Check out the site at here.  I also have to say a special shout out to Alison at “Fudge by Alison” – she has given me so many tips that have made this experience so much easier for me......oh, and did I mention the fudge???

Buzzy Bees

Cows

Community Markets - Attempt Number Two

We had success!!  Hooray!!  I only came home with two cake pops this time, sooooo much better than my first attempt.

I went armed with very specific signage this time to spell out the fact that they were CAKE pops!!

I made pigs and chickens and then did some Elmo too.  There was supposed to be Cookie Monster to go with him, but circumstances just didn’t allow for him to be done in time.  I am happy with the pigs and chickens but I think next time I will make the mouth and nose for Elmo rather than using pre-made things.

I finished Cookie Monster off on the Monday after the markets & used him for a test postage run out to Cobar to see how he would travel.  It was quite warm and he survived the trip perfectly.  Australia Post managed to get him there the very next day (even though it usually takes two days).  Reports from the recipient were very positive!  I now plan on doing a couple more tests before advertising for postal orders.

Pigs

Chickens

Elmo

Cookie Monster

Community Markets - First Attempt

I was in a world of cake pops in the days leading up to these.
I wasn’t sure how it would go and I guessed they would either sell out or not sell at all.

Well, I went armed with about 80 pops and came home with.....almost all of them L  I packaged the remainders up and gave them away to the Mum’s at school on the Monday.  To say I was disappointed is an understatement but after receiving some tips from a fellow baker/seller I, at the very least, had some ideas to apply to my next attempt.