In season late winter: Parsnips
Parsnips have been around since Roman times. While children of the...
In season early spring: Tamarillos, mint, cauliflower, coriander
Tamarillos
Originating in Central and South America, the tamarillo is a...
In season mid-spring: Asparagus, broccolini, oranges, red cabbage
Asparagus
Asparagus is a rich source of folate and adds fibre...
In season mid-summer: Raspberries, new potatoes, beetroot
Raspberries
Raspberries come in a variety of colours but in New...
In season late summer: Nectarines, cherries, shallots
Nectarines
Choose firm fruit with just a little give. Plumpness and...
In season early autumn: Strawberries, parsley, courgettes
Strawberries
Choose strawberries that are unblemished and rich red as the...
In season mid-autumn: Lemons, thyme, capsicums
Lemons
Store
Lemons will last for about one week at room temperature,...
In season mid-winter: Carrots, kiwifruit
Carrots
Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is important for...
In season late winter: Kumara, navel oranges
Kumara
Ever lived overseas and longed for a good old Kiwi...
In season early spring: Spinach, tamarillos
Spinach
When Popeye the Sailor Man famously exclaimed, “Well, blow me...
In season late spring: Blueberries, asparagus
Blueberries
These natives of North America have been commercially grown in...
In season early summer: Eggplant, peaches
Eggplant
Here’s another fruit masquerading as a vegetable. Like its relative...
In season early autumn: Beetroot, feijoas
Beetroot
This root vege is a firm Kiwi favourite and some...
In season mid-autumn: Turnips, Granny Smith apples
Turnips
The turnip is a root vege – like a smaller...
In season late autumn: Watercress, passionfruit
Passionfruit
The purple passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) is the only passionfruit variety...
