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Fresh Food Club - What's in season?



"ideas on the freshest produce this season coupled with gourmet recipes for the freshest produce in town

What's fresh?

Peaches

Juicy white and yellow-fleshed peaches and nectarines are in peak season and offer excellent eating quality

Why not try...

+ Peaches
+ Berry and fruit trifle with pistachio dust
+ Peach, raspberry and chia smoothie

Bananas

The high humidity is causing bananas to ripen faster, so there are some great bargains to snap up and enjoy.

Why not try...

+ Bananas
+ Wholemeal Pancakes
+ Banana, Spinach, Mango, Coconut Water Smoothie

Limes

Limes are fantastic value this week. Their zesty juice enhances seafood dishes, marinades, and even desserts like tangy lime butter or creamy lime tarts.

Why not try...

+ Limes
+ Mango, lime and toasted sesame filo cups
+ Crispy Skin Salmon Fillets with Bean Mash and Mango Salsa

Cherries

Make the most of the late-season Tasmanian cherries, which are firm, sweet and full of flavour. They are perfect for snacking, baking into muffins, or making cherry relish

Why not try...

+ Cherries
+ Cherry chia and ricotta wrap
+ Goats cheese and rocket salad with cherry dressing

Lychees

For a tropical treat, pick up juicy lychees. They are easy to peel and sweet. Combine lychees with mango, banana, and passionfruit pulp for a refreshing summer dessert.

Why not try...

+ Lychees
+ Green Tea and Lychee Tapioca
+ Coconut & Pineapple Ice cream

Grapes

New season Sunraysia grapes are exceptionally crisp and naturally sweet. Available in red, green, and black-skinned seedless varieties. Pair them with basil, garlic, salt, and pepper for a deliciously simple dish. Enjoy them in a tomato medley, mozzarella & basil salad.

Why not try...

+ Grapes

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are plentiful and bursting with flavour. Enjoy them fresh in salads or cooked into sauces.

Why not try...

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+ Vegetarian gado gado
+ Pack 'n go lunch

Plums

Plums are abundant with a wide variety of shapes, colours, and flavours ranging from honey-sweet to tangy. Choose from blood plums and yellow-fleshed varieties

Why not try...

+ Plums
+ Plum Upside Down cake
+ Sourdough plum and frangipane tart

Avocado

Avocado prices have firmed up as we are now at the end of the current Hass season. Larger sized Reed avocados are in season and favoured for their creamy texture and rich, nutty flavour.

Why not try...

+ Avocado
+ Grilled chicken with broad bean, avocado and olive salad
+ Mango salad with seeds and quinoa

Sweetcorn

Sweetcorn is fresh and at its peak. Its natural sweetness makes it perfect for salads, fritters, salsas, and side dishes

Why not try...

+ Sweetcorn
+ Creamy fish chowder with cauliflower mash
+ Asparagus egg and nasturtium salad

Snake Beans

Snake beans, with their long, flexible pods and green bean-like flavour, are great value

Why not try...

+ Lettuce
+ Thai turkey salad with snake beans and passionfruit dressing
+ Green Papaya & Mango Salad (Som Tam)

Capsicum

Red capsicums add vibrant colour and flavour to any dish. Capsicums are delicious when roasted, grilled, or stir-fried.

Why not try...

+ Capsicum
+ Fennel, Chilli, Garlic & Pumpkin Pasta
+ Roast Capsicum and Ricotta Tart

Zucchini

Zucchinis are versatile and easy to prepare—no peeling required! Their mild flavour makes them family-friendly. Add to pasta, risottos, rissoles, cakes, and salads.

Why not try...

+ Zucchini
+ Zucchini Vellutata
+ Chilli Con Pavo

Mushrooms

Mushrooms are perfect for summer grilling. Jumbo flat mushrooms are delicious grill whole. Cap mushrooms are great onb a skewer with halloumi for a tasty vegetarian option.

Why not try...

+ Mushrooms
+ Aussie mushroom burgers
+ Beef, Mushroom and Noodle salad

Eggplant

Eggplants are glossy and fresh. Grill or roast them for use in vegetable lasagne, Mediterranean dishes, or pizza toppings.

Why not try...

+ Eggplant
+ Vietnamese Eggplant
+ Vietnamese grilled chicken in kaffir lime leaves with broccoli and eggplant

Kale

Leafy and nutritious kale is a popular choice for green juices, stir-frying or adding shredded to salads, frittatas and omelettes. Add a bunch to your shopping list

Why not try...

+ Kale
+ Grilled chicken with rosemary, pinenut and parmesan crust
+ Kohlrabi and kale slaw