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...
In season early winter: Mint, mushrooms, kumara, bananas
Mint
Plant foods contain thousands of natural chemicals called phytonutrients that...
In season mid-winter: Walnuts, baby spinach, ginger, cabbage
Walnuts
Walnuts are a good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Studies...
In season late winter: Rosemary, bok choy, kaffir...
Rosemary
This herb is rich in antioxidant flavonoids, although we only...
In season early spring: Oregano, bay leaves, kale,...
Oregano
Oregano contains high amounts of phenolic compounds, thought to be...
In season mid-spring: Chilli, spring onion, avocado
Chilli
Those who love chilli will agree — it can be...
Cut veges: Boon for busy cooks or the...
It was interesting to read recently about the initiative of...
Ask the experts: Nutrition content of citrus fruit
Q. “For a refreshing drink, I enjoy sliced citrus fruit —...
