In season early summer: New potatoes
New potatoes are young potatoes not yet fully grown. Most...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-22 09:24:11
In season late spring: Edible flowers
For colour, elegance and delicate flavouring, add flower petals to...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:34:53
In season late spring: Basil
This herb favourite differs between varieties: larger leaves are sweeter,...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:35:13
In season mid-spring: Asparagus
Of the 300 or so varieties of asparagus, only about...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:35:33
In season mid-spring: Cherimoya
This fruit resembles an artichoke – heart-shaped and green. While...
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In season early spring: Grapefruit
Grapefruit were introduced from Australia to New Zealand in the...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:36:17
In season early spring: Swedes
While swedes are a turnip and cabbage hybrid, unlike turnips,...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:36:36
In season mid-winter: Carrots
Buying
Choose carrots which are bright orange and firm. The leaves...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:37:01
In season mid-spring: Tamarillos
Availability
Also known as tree tomatoes, tamarillos can be red or...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:37:24
In season late winter: Celeriac
Celeriac (pronounced ce-LE-ri-ac) has a distinct celery flavour and a...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:17:50
In season mid-winter: Watercress
Buying
Watercress is a member of the cruciferae (mustard) family and...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:18:24
In season mid-winter: Mandarins
Highly regarded in their land of origin, China, this citrus...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:21:55
Produce spotlight: Capsicums
What are they
Capsicums are part of the same family as...
Healthy Food Guide2025-04-06 23:28:47
In season early winter: Rhubarb
Availability
Year-round but at its best from May to August.
Buying
Choose rhubarb...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:23:10
Shopping for less saturated fat
It’s easy to cut the amount of saturated fat in...
Healthy Food Guide2018-11-08 15:45:43
In season mid-autumn: Pears
Almost 500 hectares of pears are grown in New Zealand,...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:23:37
In season mid-autumn: Carrots
The name ‘carrot’ is Celtic and means ‘red of colour’....
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In season late spring: Rocket
This salad green has small, flat leaves with long stems...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:24:25