With the shortest day of the year just gone by and winter well underway, it’s the perfect time to cosy up with a nice warm bowl of your favourite winter meals using fresh produce from your local fruit and veg shop. Head in-store this week and bring home some top-notch ingredients to feed your body and mind.
Our pick of the week this week is Oranges. Choose from Navel, Cara Cara and Blood Oranges this week as the season really kicks off! Oranges are an excellent source of Vitamin C and are a great way to add a citrus-filled boost of flavour to your salads, breakfasts and juices. Start your mornings off with citrus in our Orange & Cinnamon Granola this week!
Continuing on with citrus offerings, you’ll find delicious Ruby Grapefruit, Cumquats and Lemons on offer at your local fruit and veg shop this week. Each with its own unique flavour profile, these citrus are one of the highlights of winter and well worth picking up on your next visit to your local.
Custard Apples are available, and these are a wonderful fruit option if you’re after something a little out of the ordinary. Don’t let their appearance spook you, these wonderful fruit are incredibly easy to eat once you know how – simply slice and scoop around the seeds to enjoy this delicious seasonal offering!
Persimmons are still available this week, but are slowly making their way out of season, so be sure to pick some up before they go! If you’re after some inspiration, why not try this Persimmon & Herb Chicken Salad this week?
Winter is the best time of year for some of your favourite staple veggies. Broccoli and Cauliflower are eating wonderfully this week, and both are a great way to add to your daily intake of vegetables. Why not get both this week and use them up in this cosy Broccoli & Cauliflower Bake.
Other leafy greens in great supply now are Kale, Silverbeet and Brussels Sprouts. Kale contains a great range of vitamins and minerals that are important to maintain a healthy diet. Boost your intake this week with these Kale, Mushroom & Feta Breakfast Burritos.
Have you had a Spaghetti Squash yet this season? Create a unique meal with this veg, by simply roasting and gently scraping with a fork to reveal strands of squash that are reminiscent of spaghetti with a lovely nutty flavour.
Add Leeks to your shopping basket this week and enjoy the delicate flavours of this lovely veg. This Pumpkin & Leek Tart is a great way to use up your Leeks this week and will be an easy crown pleaser the family will love.
Immerse yourself in the seasonal wonders of these fruits and vegetables, carefully selected from local growers to ensure the highest quality. Visit your local fruit and veg shop to experience the joy of cooking with fresh, seasonal produce. Get inspired, try new recipes, and savour the flavours of the season. Your local Fruit and Veg shop hand select their produce from local Growers and Wholesalers at the central markets to bring you the best quality available! Pick up some of this produce and more from your local Fruit and Veg shop this week!