Beyond broccoli: A guide to fresh Asian produce
Ever marvelled at the wonderful array of fruit and veges at the Asian...
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...
In season early autumn: Beetroot, feijoas
Beetroot
This root vege is a firm Kiwi favourite and some believe that a...
In season mid-autumn: Turnips, Granny Smith apples
Turnips
The turnip is a root vege – like a smaller relative of the...
In season late autumn: Watercress, passionfruit
Passionfruit
The purple passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) is the only passionfruit variety grown commercially in...
In season early winter: Mint, mushrooms, kumara, bananas
Mint
Plant foods contain thousands of natural chemicals called phytonutrients that are thought to...
In season mid-winter: Walnuts, baby spinach, ginger, cabbage
Walnuts
Walnuts are a good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Studies have shown eating...
In season late winter: Rosemary, bok choy, kaffir lime leaves, shallots
Rosemary
This herb is rich in antioxidant flavonoids, although we only get small amounts...
In season early spring: Oregano, bay leaves, kale, celery
Oregano
Oregano contains high amounts of phenolic compounds, thought to be health-promoting. Although we...
In season mid-spring: Chilli, spring onion, avocado
Chilli
Those who love chilli will agree — it can be addictive! University of...
Try something new: Figs
Figs are a good source of fibre and contain small amounts of carotenoids,...
Cut veges: Boon for busy cooks or the ultimate in laziness?
It was interesting to read recently about the initiative of a couple of...
Juicy for summer: Watermelon
Most of us will recall hot days eating watermelon wedges, with juice running...
The cream of the crop: Cauliflower
We used to smother this Sunday roast staple in creamy cheese sauce, but...
