"ideas on the freshest produce this season coupled with gourmet recipes for the freshest produce in town
What's fresh?
Mango
Mango season is in full swing, with Kensington Pride, Calypso, and R2E2 varieties available. Sliced mangoes pair beautifully with prawns for a Thai-inspired salad or can be blended into a refreshing mango and blueberry smoothie. If mangoes are your favourite, look for tray specials at your local greengrocer
Bright and aromatic peaches and nectarines are a seasonal highlight. Choose fruit that’s richly coloured and fragrant for the best flavour. Ripen at room temperature for optimal sweetness, then enjoy fresh.
With its vibrant red colour and impressive vitamin C content, raspberries are a perfect addition to chocolate desserts or as a nutritious snack. Look for multi-buy specials at your local greengrocer to save more.
The fabulous run-on blueberries continues. Blueberries are an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Sprinkle them in sweet and savoury salads for a burst of sweetness.
Australian cherries are now in season, bringing their luxurious look and juicy sweetness to your table. Early varieties are delicately flavoured and softer, making them ideal for snacking or cooking.
Tropical-tasting papaya, rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and beta carotene, is an easy way to add sweetness to meals. Ripen at room temperature, then store in the fridge and use within two days for the best flavour.
Sweet, slightly tangy apricots have arrived and will be at their peak from November through January. To ripen unripe apricots, leave them in a paper bag at room temperature for a day or two. Enjoy them fresh as a healthy snack or make a batch delicious apricot dessert.
Asparagus, is a spring favourite, and a great buy right now. Look for spears with tightly closed tips for maximum freshness. In salads, asparagus pairs wonderfully with tomatoes and halloumi.
Nutritious and versatile, broccoli is a great buy. Store broccoli in the fridge to keep it fresh, as it can spoil quickly at room temperature. It’s also packed with vitamins A, C, E, and folate, making it a fantastic choice for a healthy diet.
Jumbo flat mushrooms are perfect for barbecuing and nutritionally rich in B vitamins and vitamin D. Brush with olive oil, add a sprinkle of garlic or chilli, and cook until juicy for a hearty meat alternative.
Nutritious kale is packed with vitamins C, E, and K and is a good source of iron and calcium. For a quick, healthy side, sauté it with olive oil, garlic, and a sprinkle of chilli.