In season early winter: Rhubarb
While rhubarb is a vegetable, it’s most often treated as a fruit –...
In season early winter: Cauliflower
The head of the cauliflower (the ‘curd’) is made up of undeveloped flower...
10 ways with frozen berries
Frozen berries can be a great alternative to fresh - often cheaper and...
10 ways with canned tomatoes
Chopped, crushed or whole, canned tomatoes can make a meal – or 10.
1. Basic...
Why you should eat tomatoes
We explain the healthy benefits of tomatoes.As a native of South America, tomatoes...
Weight-loss tips for men: Real men do eat veges
Weight-loss expert Andrew Dickson tells us how he discovered the wonderful world of...
In season mid-winter: Kiwifruit
The commercial export of kiwifruit grown in the Te Puke area began in...
What to do with limes
Add the fresh and tasty zing of lime to dressings, sauces and marinades.The...
In season mid-winter: Onions
New Zealand’s top onion-growing area is Pukekohe, south of Auckland. Other than brown...
How to grow strawberries
For summer-ready strawberries, now’s the time to get growing.Strawberries are easy to grow...
What to do with eggplant
We explain what to do with a seasonal favourite.
The low-down
What is it?
Eggplant (or...
In season early winter: Lemons
Buying
Lemons are picked ripe. Choose firm, bright yellow fruit which, when you gently...
In season early summer: Strawberries
Nothing says summer more than picking your own strawberries! Here's some delicious ideas...
In season early winter: Pumpkins
Pumpkins are considered a winter squash as opposed to softer-skinned ‘summer squash’ such...
What to do with stone fruits
Get the most from fresh, summery stone fruits with these handy tips and...
