In season early winter: Yams
These funny-looking knobbly tubers may not be the most attractive vegetable, but don’t...
In season early winter: Cauliflower
Cauliflower, from the Latin word meaning ‘cabbage flower’, is a member of the...
In season early winter: Olives
Olives are typically green or black — the colour relates to their ripeness. Fresh...
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...
In season early winter: Lemons
Buying
Lemons are picked ripe. Choose firm, bright yellow fruit which, when you gently...
In season early winter: Pumpkins
Pumpkins are considered a winter squash as opposed to softer-skinned ‘summer squash’ such...
In season mid-winter: Watercress
Buying
Watercress is a member of the cruciferae (mustard) family and it can be...
In season mid-winter: Mandarins
Highly regarded in their land of origin, China, this citrus fruit was given...
In season early winter: Rhubarb
Availability
Year-round but at its best from May to August.
Buying
Choose rhubarb that has long,...
Produce spotlight: Mandarins
Buying
Avoid bruises, cuts or soft spots. Choose brighter, glossy mandarins that feel heavy,...
In season mid-winter: Spinach
This leafy green is thought to have originated from the Middle East. Spinach...