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...
In season early autumn: Strawberries, parsley, courgettes
Strawberries
Choose strawberries that are unblemished and rich red as the fruit does not...
In season mid-autumn: Lemons, thyme, capsicums
Lemons
Store
Lemons will last for about one week at room temperature, and for up...
In season early winter: Leeks
Leeks, a national emblem of Wales, belong to the onion family but have...
In season mid-winter: Carrots, kiwifruit
Carrots
Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is important for the health of...
In season late winter: Kumara, navel oranges
Kumara
Ever lived overseas and longed for a good old Kiwi kumara? You’re not...
In season early spring: Spinach, tamarillos
Spinach
When Popeye the Sailor Man famously exclaimed, “Well, blow me down!” he could...
In season mid-spring: Rhubarb, parsnips
Rhubarb
A rhubarb patch was once a common sight in Kiwi backyards. The red-pink...
In season late spring: Blueberries, asparagus
Blueberries
These natives of North America have been commercially grown in New Zealand since...
In season early summer: Eggplant, peaches
Eggplant
Here’s another fruit masquerading as a vegetable. Like its relative the tomato, the...
