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This is the Saturday
Mossman market, a place

that revolves around
nature, local produce,
healthy organic food and

creative artisans.

“I love the feel of this market.
It is one of those markets you

come to and you just don’t
forget. I have also become

good friends with the other
stallholders, it really feels like
a family.”

From Left to Right: Kate; Jeanette & Don Grey; Julie White, Ethel Woods & Joanne Vico; Richard Mustchin; Lesley Shorten; Penelope Wiltshire; Sue Wheatly

Her market ‘neighbour’ Sue Wheatly also been growing exotic fruits from all over the market. Everyone knows each other and
sells organic products, in the form of world in their backyard in Julatten since 1978. there is a friendly atmosphere.”
handcrafted soaps. Her stall stands out Don is one of the founding members of From soaps to kimchi and creamy fruits,
because of the beautiful setup and delicious the Rare Fruit Society Australia and loves anything and everything is available at the
smell. nothing more than to delight his customers Mossman market. But be aware, because
“I started making soap without any chemicals buy sharing his knowledge. before you know it you will spend your whole
because I suffer from severe asthma”, she “We sell Rollinia, a yellow fruit that tastes morning wandering, chatting and soaking up
said. “I have tried to set up my stall with like lemon meringue pie,” Don explains with the atmosphere of this unique local event.
a natural and organic feel and all of my enthusiasm. “Another popular fruit is the
labelling is also environmentally friendly.” soursop, a Caribbean fruit that just tastes
“I love the feel of this market. It is one of like sherbet.”
those markets you come to and you just His personal favourite is a creamy fruit called
don’t forget. I have also become good durian. “The flavour is a strange combination
friends with the other stallholders, it really of savory, sweet and creamy all at once,” he
feels like a family.” said.
For the most exotic tropical fruits, Jeanette and His wife Jeanette thinks Mossman is the
Don Grey’s stall is the place to be. They have region’s best market. “It’s a lovely local

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