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Produce report: July 29
FRESH IN: Tamarillos hit their peak in July and August and prices right now are about as low as they will get. Their availability drops a little by September...
Winter entertaining with Michael Van de Elzen
Michael says: Preparation is key! The more you can prepare ahead of time the better; That way you won’t spend the whole time in the kitchen and you’ll be...
Produce report: July 22
FRESH IN: Asian greens join cavolo nero, silverbeet, spinach and kale as the best way to get greens into your diet now the cold has truly hit. Bok choy (or...
Follow along: Kid-friendly baking favourites
Encourage the kids to love baking their own treats with a little screen help. We have cooked up a batch of banana choc chip muffins and assembled a classic...
Produce report: July 15
FRESH IN: Whole drumhead cabbages are super-affordable and cauliflowers are in great form too, easy on the pocket compared to prices a year or so ago....
Produce report: June 8
NEW IN: Kumara are extra appealing at this time of year for mashes and roasts and the sweetest of them all – the orange ones – are especially good buying....
Produce report: July 1
NEW IN: New season avocados are here! “There are great prices on our new season Avocados but it is the earliest part of the season. Look forward to...
Winter entertaining made easy
Gretchen says: I’ve always loved entertaining, even in my school days I’d host dinner parties for friend’s birthdays. I know many people are intimidated by...
Produce report: June 24
NEW IN: We're awaiting the arrival of local navel oranges in supermarkets. “Our new season of sweet local oranges are trickling in to stores now and will be...
Produce report: June 17
Fresh in: Carrots are not exactly new to our shelves, they are available almost year-round, but they are so plentiful, affordable and versatile at the moment...