With school holidays underway, why not head into your local fruit and veg shop with the kids and teach them something new about seasonal produce. With a wide variety of new season produce hitting the shelves, it’s a great time to be exploring new things, which is another excellent reason to cook with the kids this week.
Our pick of the week is Kensington Pride Mangoes. A signal of the warmer weather and more to come, Mangoes are the ultimate Aussie fruit snack to enjoy in the warmer months. Mango can be added into your Spring meals in so many wonderful ways, either as a standalone snack, added to smoothies or your morning muesli, or tossed into a refreshing salad like our Chicken Mango & Avocado Salad. Pick up some KP Mangoes at your local fruit and veg shop this week!
Spring is truly a wonderful time to pick up some delicious berries including Strawberries and Blueberries. With their wonderful burst of sweet flavour and with a host of antioxidants, Blueberries are a family favourite. These Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for an afternoon baking with the kids these school holidays.
Get a bunch of Bananas this week! Aussie-grown bananas are an excellent snack for kids, and they’re also a very versatile fruit that can be used in so many creative ways. From fruit salads, to toast, to curries, Bananas are an absolute delight! Get creative for breakfast this week and try our Simple Caramelised Banana French Toast for a meal to impress!
Hass Avocados are in great supply and excellent quality this week. Avocado is full of essential nutrients and is a great option to add to your breakfasts. These Avocado & Dark Chocolate Truffles are the ultimate healthy snack the kids will love these school holidays, and they’re so fun to make!
Broad Beans are making a big bang in your local fruit and veg shop. These highly seasonal legumes are a great way to add some crunch and flavour to your spring salads. Pick some up this week and try them out!
Asparagus continues to be good value this week, Our Egg Soldiers are a creative way to enjoy Asparagus this week that the kids might even get around!
With Halloween just around the corner, you can find some unique Halloween carving pumpkins at your local fruit and veg shop! Embrace the festive season and decorate your home with some spooky elements this month. Try out this Spooky Sweet Pumpkin Bread and to get inspired for trick-or-treating!
Get inspired this week at your local fruit and veg shop and feel good about supporting local! Get the very best quality, freshness and service at your local fruit and veg shop this week.