Radicchio (pronounced rah-dee-key-oh) is a type of chicory with dark reddish-purple leaves and white veins that form a round or elongated head. Commonly mistaken for red cabbage or lettuce, radicchio has a strong, bitter taste. It pairs well with many…
Both red and white (or light green) coloured Kohlrabi are available, however the flesh of both is creamy yellow-white. Kohlrabi are similar to a broccoli stem or cabbage heart in taste, but milder and sweeter. Kohlrabi leaves can be eaten…
Lo Bok is also known as Daikon, Daikon Radish or White Radish. Visually they have the appearance of a large, white carrot. The flavour is similar to a mild radish. The flesh is crisp and perfect for adding crunch to…
Lettuce is one of the most widely used salad vegetables and is available in a variety of colours, shapes and flavours. Lettuce seeds arrived in Australia on the First Fleet. The most popular lettuce varieties in Australia are: Iceberg with…
Leeks are related to an onion and have a white, slender bulb with flat, dark green leaves. They can be used to replace onions in a recipe and will give a slightly sweeter, milder onion flavour. Although the dark green…
Ginger root is a rhizome from the flowering ginger plant. Young ginger rhizomes are juicy and fleshy and have a mild taste. The skin is light brown on the bulbous rhizome with an ivory flesh inside. Dried ginger is used…
Garlic is a species in the onion genus, Allium. The onion, shallot, leek, chive, and Chinese onion are close relatives of Garlic. The active ingredient in garlic is allicin – a sulphur compound which is released when garlic is crushed.…
Endive is a green leafy vegetable with a slightly bitter taste. Endive is mainly used in salads, stir fries or soups.
Fennel can be eaten raw or cooked. It works well shaved into fresh salads, or braised in a thick sauce or roasted and served with vegies and grains. The best time to use fennel is between March and August.
Kale or leaf cabbage is a group of vegetable cultivars within the plant species Brassica oleracea. They have green or purple leaves, in which the central leaves do not form a head. This super green is packed to the max…
Characterised by a bulb shaped bottom. Slightly narrower neck. Roast beautifully. There is no need to peel.
Sold as 3 or more tomatoes still attached to the vine, or truss. Picked when ripe to retain flavour and aroma. Round smooth fruit with a deep red colour. Medium sized: 50-70mm in diameter. Excellent flavour as they are ripened…
