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 early summer
10 ways to enjoy summer veges
Thinly slice beetroot, kumara, courgettes or carrots...
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...
Meals in a flash using frozen and canned vegetables
Canned and frozen vegetables are time and money-savers when you need to put...
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...
How to choose potatoes
Potatoes are inexpensive, readily available and one of the most popular vegetables in...
In season mid-winter: Carrots, kiwifruit
Carrots
Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is important for the health of...
