Hot lunch – Zongo – Helen and Anthony are bringing Ghana style roast chicken, spicy roast vegetable stew, Jollof rice and fried plantians, and a tasty Groundnut soup.  Yum.

Lunch & deli – Comfort & Joy Hot tasty wraps, salads and those famous scotch eggs plus takeaways – curries, lasagne and more.  Great picnic food to take away.

Vegan lunch – Return to Shashamane  Beans, salads, polenta, sauces, deliciousness and a good chat with Emilia.  

Snack lunch – Simply Tay samosas, find Sarwat in the courtyard next to the bread.

Cheese & charcuterie – Capo Caccia  Antonio says “We’ll have our popular goat and sheep casu sardu cheese, organic semi-natured Pecorino and holy goat blue cheese.  And Sardinian cured sausage, organic pasta, bottarga and pane Carasau. :)) ”

Preserves – Creative Allsorts Christine says,‘My table at the market on Saturday will be jam-packed! (sorry – I’ll get my coat). Lots of little jars of preserves and gift bags to start building hampers, lovely new lavender body scrubs, pickles galore, and my little children’s book that I’ve had reprinted. Come along and say hello – the sun may even shine! :)’

Fermented cheese – Palace Culture – Mirko has been busy and is bringing “Fermented cashew nut cheese in – Holy Smokes – Yellow Chilli – Original – Chives, Almond Ricotta and some specials – Truffle and black pepper spread – Goat and black ash – Almond Feta in olive oil and herbs – Sprouted buckwheat crackers.”

Ferments – Black Garlic Michael says, “I’ll have clotted cream and black garlic fudge this week and I may even have black garlic pork sausages from a Devonshire Butcher!  I’ll also have some more chilli pickled onions, whiskey marmalade and a cheeky cherry brandy jam.  Oh and an Izettle for card payments.  See you at the market.

Olives – Mar de Olivos Find Mar on the stall, expert in EVOO tasting and founder of the Olive Oil School.  “This Saturday I’m bringing lots of marinated olives –  homemade mojo-picon – spicy – anchovy lemon & thyme – brava – chupadedos (or finger-licking) – black empeltre and a new addition until Christmas – the Queen olive (gordal variety) in natural or piri-piri. I’ll also have organic black or green olive tapenade,  EVOO chocolate (spreadable or in bars) – petal violets – raisin and Pedro Ximenez – spicy – ginger, lime, with olive seeds – our famous roasted salty Spanish marcona almonds and fab Spanish EVOO  from £7 a litre. Please come and have a taste.” 

Fresh pasta – Pasta di Grazia    Having a well-earned break this week – back next week.

Fruit and veg – Brambletye Fruit Farm, Brockmans & Wild Country Organics  All organic or biodynamic.

Cakes – Brett and Bailey  Joe says, “Joining our Great Taste Award-winning luxury Christmas puddings on the stall this week are our first Christmas cakes of the year. Gently spiced and with just the right amount of bourbon (i.e. plenty), these handmade cakes are adorned with either traditional marzipan and royal icing, or a chocolate slab bejeweled with glazed fruits and nuts. We’ll also have some mini Christmas cake slabs crowned with glace cherries and Brazils. Order yours while stocks last at the Brett & Bailey Christmas shop. 

We’ll also have jars of luxury mincemeat and two brand new handmade jams for Christmas – stuff a stocking with a jar of cherry and amaretto or blueberry and bourbon. Stop by for a taste. 

Local growing project –Patchwork Farm  Are you a grower or have a fruit tree in your garden?  Bring your gluts so they don’t get wasted.  Do you like local fruits and veg?  Come and see what’s on offer and pay what you want.  

Smokery – London Smoke & Cure All produce is made and prepared in our little smokehouse in the heart of the triangle. Give Ross a call on 07837 838 241 for any questions or pre-orders. We’re always happy to talk produce and ideas, or just to have a general chat about life and all its wonder.  Look forward to seeing you down there.

Storecupboard refills –The Store Cupboard  Anna says “Good news – we are re-stocked with oats, brown rice and mango strips! And we know how much sunny mango is needed now that it’s rainy again.” You can pay by card or cash. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.  Did you know we are also open on Wednesdays? From 2-7pm.

Fish – Veasey’s  To order, contact us on [email protected] or by phone on 01342 822906.”

Butter & other dairy – Hook & Son Organic dairy from farmer Steve’s closed herd on the Pevensey Levels. Please note, for the next couple of months, Hook will not be able to sell raw milk. Please click here for full details. We hope you join us in supporting the farm in this difficult time. 

Bread – Levain Bakery  Chris Masembe and his team at Levain Bakery have a simple philosophy; to make artisan breads to the highest possible standards. All breads are sourdoughs and are made using their own sourdough starter, a labour of love which they have kept going since they first started the bakery.  Find Orlo or Kuba on the bread stall in the courtyard.

CBD & Moringa –Eat Moringa David says “New in stock 1 litre copper flasks.  Part of each sale  goes towards our charity in India – Moringa Seva! The donation is spent on food and blankets!”   Check their details on website, facebook or Instagram.  David has a new range of CBD oils and possibly CBD vapes! And of course Moringa supplements, vegan superfoods, and some beautiful incense. 

Eco products – Roots & Cycles. Eco products, refills and recycling lights from talented maker Cosmo.

Original illustrations – Images Delmar  Dylan says “SALE! All little treasures half price this week only! Now only £12.50 A whole hoard of new little treasures available from Images Delmar this week- these original hand painted illustrations produced between 1950-1980 are real authentic works of art ready to be mounted and framed should you so wish! Images Delmar specialises in original vintage illustrations not prints or reproductions- so come and browse our Saturday gallery!”

Handmade cosmetics – Florenaturals Flore says “Great new range of products available. Come along and check out our range of handmade products from Florenaturals.”

Local art & crafts – Palace Makers  Jakki says “This week we will be joined by Red Faces Prints with their local landmark screen prints, Dust & Roses bags, purses and cushions, jewellery by Indigo Moth, crochet by Lime Green Lizzy Crystal Palace inspired illustrations and printed tea towels from Drawn by Hand and Postcode Hero hand stamped cards.

Palace Makers is part of Crystal Palace Transition Town.  If you would like to sell your handmade work at this weekly stall and you live in the local or surrounding area, we would love to hear from you. Contact us via our Facebook page, alternatively pop down to see us and have a chat.”

The Foodbank – collection point will be back next week.  Details at https://norwoodbrixton.foodbank.org.uk/  Total donated so far 1598kg.   

News From Crystal Palace – we love this local news page from our friend, journalist Jerry Green.

Save Central Hill Community – support our neighbours & find out more about the proposed demolition of the estate, and how it would everyone in the area. 

Our neighbours – Antenna Studios  Music, dance, performances, practice, recording & more. Also loads of great classes and the best coffee in the Palace.

We are proud to be part of Crystal Palace Transition Town.  Wondering who we are, what we do, or how you could get involved? Our blog section is a great place to start or this talk given by Joe Duggan, one of the co-chairs.

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