"ideas on the freshest produce this season coupled with gourmet recipes for the freshest produce in town
What's fresh?
Papaya
Vibrant pink-fleshed papaya is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and natural sweetness. Enjoy it chilled with a squeeze of lime for breakfast or team with mint, berries or passionfruit — for vibrant fruit salad
Early apricots have a deliciously sweet–tart flavour and are ideal for poaching, baking, roasting or enjoying fresh. Ripen firm apricots in a paper bag to soften. Try grilled apricots with raspberries and yoghurt — simply divine
Juicy new-season peaches and nectarines freshly harvested from orchards in NSW, South Australia and Victoria are available at your local greengrocer. Choose from white or yellow flesh varieties, perfect for snacking, baking, grilling or slicing into salads.
Berries are bursting with flavour and antioxidants this week! Pick up sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, or tangy raspberries and blackberries. Enjoy them as-is, or scatter over breakfast bowls and desserts for a nutrient boost.
Nothing tastes more summery than fresh mangoes. Juicy, fragrant and naturally sweet, they’re perfect enjoyed on their own or transformed into fresh fruit salads, smoothie bowls or a zesty mango, chilli & coriander salsa to serve with BBQ seafood, chicken or pork. Choose from Kensington Pride, Calypso, R2E2 and Lady Jane varieties
Melons are thriving as the days warm up. Select from rockmelons, honeydew and Piel de Sapo, and whole seedless watermelon. Serve chilled as a refreshing snack or plate up this tasty watermelon, rocket & haloumi salad for a light summery meal
It’s officially cherry time! Whether you prefer soft and juicy or firm and crisp, cherries are a seasonal treat bursting with antioxidants. Perfect for snacking, gifting or festive entertaining.
New-season plums from the North Coast and Queensland are now appearing instore -early fruit may be slightly firmer, but sweetness will build as the season progresses.
Beetroot is a powerhouse vegetable and terrific value. Roast, steam or grate raw into salads. Pair with goat’s cheese, walnuts and spinach for a vibrant salad full of flavour and colour.
Broccolini and Asian greens — including bok choy, choy sum and gai lum — are thriving before summer heat sets in. Quick to cook and rich in nutrients, they’re ideal for fast mid-week meals.
Fresh Australian mushrooms are in excellent supply and superb quality. Their rich umami flavour and versatility make them perfect for grilling, tossing through pasta, stuffing or adding to risotto
Green onions (shallots) are great value and add gentle onion flavour to salads, omelettes and dressings. Spring onions with the small bulb are also available
A bunch of Asian leafy greens will add freshness and crunch to any meal. Steam, stir-fry, or drizzle your bok choy, choy sum or gai lum with soy and sesame for an easy side dish.
Jap pumpkin is a terrific buy. Its sweet flavour intensifies when roasted — try adding spices like paprika, cumin, rosemary or cinnamon for a delicious twist.
Crisp and refreshing Iceberg lettuce is a salad essential. Slice it into chunky wedges and serve with creamy dressing, crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes and chives for a delicious classic wedge salad.
