In season mid-winter: Grapefruit
The grapefruit grown in New Zealand is not actually a true grapefruit —...
In season late summer: Sweet corn
Sweet corn is a variety of maize that, thanks to a natural genetic...
In season late summer: Plums
Plums are available in New Zealand from late November to early April.
There are...
In season mid-summer: Cherries
Cherries are a stone fruit belonging to the Rosaceae (rose) family which is...
In season mid-autumn: Chestnuts
Chestnuts are a versatile ingredient: they can be used in savoury and sweet...
In season late autumn: Feijoas
Feijoas only enjoy a brief moment in the spotlight.
For 10 months of the...
In season late autumn: Spring onions
Spring onions are a member of the Allium family and are another name...
In season early winter: Brussels sprouts
Once the vegetable that we all loved to hate, Brussels sprouts are enjoying...
Produce spotlight: Passionfruit
Passionfruit is a tangy-sweet favourite that is native to South America.
Buying
Choose passionfruit that...
In season mid-winter: Jerusalem artichokes
Jerusalem artichokes are related to the sunflower family and differ to globe artichokes. These...
In season mid-winter: Oranges
Nothing compares with the freshness and sweet flavour of peeled, sliced Navel oranges...
In season late winter: Limes
Limes are the sharpest of the citrus fruits, with a zingy and refreshing...
In season late winter: Parsnips
Parsnips have been around since Roman times. While children of the eighties will remember...
In season early spring: Tamarillos, mint, cauliflower, coriander
Tamarillos
Originating in Central and South America, the tamarillo is a popular winter fruit...
In season mid-spring: Asparagus, broccolini, oranges, red cabbage
Asparagus
Asparagus is a rich source of folate and adds fibre to our diets.
Use
Slice...
In season mid-summer: Raspberries, new potatoes, beetroot
Raspberries
Raspberries come in a variety of colours but in Australia and New Zealand...
In season late summer: Nectarines, cherries, shallots
Nectarines
Choose firm fruit with just a little give. Plumpness and a slight softening...
