5 Questions with Putrinos

When did Putrino's make their debut with Organic Food Markets

G & M Putrino have been part of the Organic Food Market family for around 10 years which is quite an achievement!

You are constantly busy, always with a smile and nothing ever being too much trouble. What separates markets like Hornsby, from a retail outlet or a supermarket chain.

Always having loads quality fresh produce at hand and having that personal interaction with customers...always keeps it interesting and definitely keeps us on our toes!

Market life is not for the faint-hearted.  How early does you day start and is there a process to make it a smooth set up and pack down

It's always a very early start.  Firstly we need to make sure we have all the equipment packed, the produce is protected for the journey, ending with a final check to ensure it's easy to unload when arriving at market and then easy to load up at end of day. 

As a stallholder, how does the fact that your fan base is so loyal they will shop whatever the weather, reinforce the fact that you are doing right not just by yourselves but more importantly by the customer

We always make sure we show up in any weather because we know our customers rely on us being there and we absolutely appreciate that they also make the effort to and shop no matter what the weather.  It's what makes it all worthwhile.

Obviously when the weather is great we do incredibly well, but when it's not then we don't.  Luckily for us, the weather is finer more than it's not.

For anyone who has yet to discover the delights of the Putrino crew at Hornsby Market, what 5 words would you use to get em in and have a sample

Come and have a taste!

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As the warmer months are here, so do the berries and stone fruit appear (hey!  we rhymed!!!) so it's THE perfect time to take on the Putrino advice of going to Hornsby Market and having a taste...we promise you will NOT be disappointed!

Porky's Henhouse

Can you give us a little bit of history behind Porky's Henhouse and why you chose to become part of our Hornsby Market Family

Porky's has been up and running for about 7 months now.  I have always enjoyed cooking up a big breakfast for people.  Now I'm just taking it to the next level.

Hornsby is one of the few weekday markets available, and as a long established market I felt privileged that I could find a place there.

How important is it for you to use both free range and organic produce for your food

The quality of my products is essential.  I stand by the reputation of my bacon, eggs and fresh rolls.  Without it, I would not come out to market. 

I refuse to settle for second rate produce.

You also sell organic drinks.  What makes a drink "organic"

No added sugar, no preservatives, no additives.  Made from organically raised produce

What goes in to your "monster rolls"

4 strips of bacon, two HUGE eggs, two massive slices of cheese on a large roll.  I always challenge all of my customers to go bigger

How would you describe Porky's Henhouse in 5 words

Outrageously tasty bacon & eggs

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You up for the challenge we ask?  Go on....give it a go!  MASSIVE thank you to Porky's Henhouse for not only being part of our market but providing an organic sport of sorts: wrapping your laughing gear around one of the MONSTER rolls each Thursday at Hornsby Markets!