The Short: A great place to take the kids for a sunny day out, and a decadent strawberry ice cream…read more The Long: For the record, we went sans kids. But having two sproutlings, I know that they would have had a great time here. Strawberry Fields supply berries to a number of supermarkets and fruit shops in the Brisbane area. They open their farm up to the public for self-picking. But be prepared: the price you pay in supermarkets is about half the price you'll pay at the farm gate. Even if you do pick them yourself. For example, I can get a 1KG tray at Costco in peak season for about $7 whereas they are selling for $14 at the shop, and at the pick and pay register. I really don't understand why this is, but I'm sure there is a good reason why. Anyway, we picked our tray and also picked up some Jam berries. The Jam berries are two 1KG trays for $6, which were just perfect for us when we were nearly out of frozen stock for our jam reserves. The real highlight for us today was deciding upon a Strawberry Ice Cream. ZOMG these were just delicious. Based on what my wife spied when she was waiting to receive our cones, they use Bulla Extra Creamy Ice Cream as the base, and then throw in huge chunks of strawberries and mix it all up. The result is this soft and creamy ice cream with the most intense strawberry flavour to it. I would be inclined to drive from Caloundra regularly to get one of these suckers. There is a good playground area for the skidlets to run around in and large paddock areas where they can wear out their crazy before flopping back into the car for a sleep on the way home. So if you don't mind paying a bit extra for strawberries in exchange for an "experience", give this farm a go. It's better set up than Rollin Farms with a cafe and good facilities. And there is a Sausage Sizzle on weekends that you can get a cheap lunch for the sproglets (or you, if you fancy a Bunnings Sandwich for lunch).

I never thought that the big strawberry's are tasteful ,…read moreuntil I had these huge great fresh and very tasting ones from Strawberry Fields U w e Blue Mountains

While there has always been a strong South Asian presence at the Nundah Farmer's Markets, it's been…read morejust two weeks since the Indian Food Stall set up shop. I love the fact that South Indian fare in particular is the focus of this stall. Managed by two sweet South Indians who also have a stall at a market in Sunnybank, I tucked in knowing that whatever's on my plate comes from knowledgable hands. Their sambhar and chutney were delicious and went along just right with the freshly prepared dosa and potato vegetable. I hope they include more South Indian fare in the future as Brisbane is sorely lacking in this style of wholesome cuisine. Right now, cholle puri, polas, sada (plain), masala (potato stuffed) & onion dosai are on their menu, apart from gulaab jamun (soft, deep fried flour balls soaked in sugar syrup) & something else I can't remember.

These really are the little sister of Brisbane markets. Sandwiched in between (what looks like)…read morelong car-demolition building and the Nundah train station, the stalls continue in a short strip for about 200m, before suddenly ending in a carpark. It's curiously quiet for a market and also for the location: none of the hustle and bustle one usually associates with them. The stalls are typical market fare: a few cupcake stands, a few coffee places, a number of stalls selling fruit and vege. One interesting stand that we've seen a couple of times is simply three people sitting around, praying for people those who ask. We mainly go to satisfy our Sunday morning gyoza cravings at Zagyoza. If you're in Nundah, it's great to have the markets come to you (and presumably some of the small stalls are run by locals, so should be supported!), but otherwise, most of these stalls appear at other markets in Brisbane.

Just a little way down from Beams Rd in Boondall (or Taigum, depending on the map) is Nadra Egg…read moreFarm. It's a little piece of the country, right in the middle of suburbia. Look out for the signs from the roadside on either side of the driveway, and drive in towards the shed. Open 7 days, you can buy fresh eggs only hours after being collected from the chicken coop in a variety of sizes - Medium through to Whoppers! They sell the eggs in dozen cartons or trays of 30. A tray of 30 jumbo eggs is only $10, and a dozen jumbo eggs is only $4. The chickens lay the eggs on site, and Nadra Eggs sell both cage and free range, depending on your preference. They also sell roasting chickens from $5.70, and boiling hens from $3.40. They also stock a range of local produce including seasonal fruit, local honey and jams. The pineapples from a grower in Mt Tambourine are delicious and sweet, some of the best I've ever tasted. And they usually sell 2 for $5!

Best pet food ever! Cheap prices and the most lovely staff! Highly recommend to anyone who owns any…read moretype of pets

Always has a great variety of produce/animal feeds. Molasses for the bovine is still cheap enough…read morethat we can get it. 100% recommend for your farming supplies.