Albion – Strawberries
A new Californian variety. Similar in shape to ‘Diamante’ or ‘Selva’. Large red heart-shaped fruit. Dark red external and internal colour. Very sweet flavour.
Abiu
Oval shaped fruit about the size of a mango. Bright yellow when ripe. Weighs from 100g – 600g. Smooth, leathery skin about 5mm thick. The flesh is gelatinous, translucent white 1-5 large seeds. Has a caramel flavour. The tree is…
Australian Finger Lime
The Australian Finger Lime is about as good as it gets when it comes to citrus. They have a unique, caviar-like texture making it a bit of a novelty to slice open. True foodies will be well-acquainted with this native…
Watercress
Watercress is a dark, leafy green grown in natural spring water. It belongs to the same family as broccoli, kale and Brussels sprouts. Its versatility makes watercress great in soups, salads and eggs. Besides making an excellent plate garnish, watercress…
Rosemary
Rosemary is a member of the mint family along with thyme, oregano and basil. Rosemary resembles lavender as its leaves look like flat pine needles touched with silver. Rosemary pairs well with rosemary chicken, lamb and vegetable soups and gives…
Sage
Sage is a member of the mint family and is closely related to rosemary. Sage produces small, grey-green and deeply veined leaves. Its warm and musky essence is often used as the fragrant dressing that accompanies turkey, pasta and meat.…
Turmeric
Turmeric comes from the turmeric plant and is commonly used in Asian cuisines, especially as a main spice in curry. Its taste is warm and bitter, and it is also used to colour or flavour curries, mustards, butters and cheeses.…
Bird’s Eye Chilli
One of the hottest chillies in the chilli family, the Bird’s Eye Chilli packs a punch despite its size – measuring up to just 2-4cm in length. Used widely in Asian dishes, the Bird’s Eye Chilli is perfect to add…
Parsnip
Parsnip belongs to the carrot family, and is native to Europe and Asia. It can be consumed fresh in salads or used as an ingredient of soups, casseroles, stews and various savoury dishes. Parsnips are in season during autumn, winter…
Oregano
Oregano is a versatile culinary herb used in many cuisines worldwide, especially Italian and Greek cuisines. It is particularly popular in pizza and tomato-based dishes, but it can also be added to sausages, soups and meat. Oregano is characterised by…
Parsley
Parsley is one of the most popular herbs in the world. It is a versatile ingredient that can be used in soups, salads, stews and dishes with meat, fish and tomatoes. It belongs to the same family as carrot, cumin…
Okra
Also known as a “lady’s fingers”, the okra originated in Africa. The most common types of okra include Annie Oakley, Purple, Chinese and Emerald. Okra seeds can be used to make a hot brewed drink similar to coffee. Okra is…