Ask the experts: Kiwifruit
Q: "Do gold and green kiwifruit have the same fibre and nutritional make-up?"LyndaA:...
Do you have to wash mushrooms?
Q: "My husband says you should wash mushrooms as they have dirt on...
Ask the experts: Lettuce and chlorine
Q: "I have heard that the bagged salad leaves you buy in supermarkets...
Ask the experts: Eating carrots
Q: "If I eat lots of carrots, will my skin turn orange?" (Name not...
Ask the experts: Nightshade foods
Q. "I am allergic to foods in the nightshade family and find it difficult...
Are green potatoes toxic and does peeling help?
Q: I have read that potatoes contain solanine – a toxic alkaloid found...
Ask the experts: Too many vegetables?
Q: "Is it possible to eat too many vegetables? I eat two large...
Is bought minced garlic as good as fresh?
Q: "I buy minced garlic you find in jars in the supermarket. Is...
What to do with Asian greens
Ever wondered about some of the more exotic produce in the supermarket? Sarah...
In season mid-summer: Blueberries, radishes
Blueberries
This summer fruit is available right up until April, but also year-round thanks...
In season early autumn: Apricots
Apricots are harvested in New Zealand from late December through to March.
Buying
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In season late summer: Cucumbers
There are several varieties of cucumber: English/common, telegraph, apple, Lebanese and mini/cocktail cucumbers.
Buying
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10 ways with cherries
Antioxidant-filled cherries are always a highlight of summer. Grab them while you can!
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