In season late spring: Peas
Pea varieties include green peas, petit pois, sugar snap peas...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 16:07:19
In season late spring: Blackberries
Although this summer fruit has ‘berry’ in its name, botanically...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 16:07:41
In season mid-spring: Sage
The scientific name for this slightly bitter herb, Salvia officinalis,...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 16:08:02
In season mid-spring: Broad beans
The hardy broad bean plant can grow through winter to...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 16:08:24
In season early spring: Tangelos
A tangelo is a hybrid of any mandarin orange (in...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 16:08:44
In season early spring: Parsnips
With their pale, carrot-like appearance, it’s not surprising parsnips are...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 16:09:06
In season late spring: Potatoes
Potatoes are the most popular vegetable in New Zealand, with...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:55:19
In season late spring: Blackcurrants
These small round berries have a glossy, very dark purple...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:55:37
In season mid-spring: Spinach
Spinach is a popular and easy addition to meals, with...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:55:56
In season early spring: Cabbage
Childhood memories of ‘cooked to death’ cabbage have led many...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:56:16
In season early spring: Tangelos
The tangelo — a tangerine and grapefruit hybrid — is...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:56:38
In season late spring: Globe artichokes
Raw, boiled, grilled, baked or stuffed, the globe artichoke is...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:42:38
In season mid-spring: Choy sum
Choy sum (or flowering Chinese cabbage) has pale yellow flowers...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:43:08
In season mid-spring: Garlic
Garlic is a packed with flavour and phytonutrients.
A member of...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:43:41
In season early spring: Rhubarb
Rhubarb may be considered a fruit because it is usually...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:44:05
In season early spring: Kumara (sweet potato)
Kumara have been grown and eaten in New Zealand since...
Healthy Food Guide2020-06-10 15:44:44
10 ways with frozen berries
Frozen berries can be a great alternative to fresh -...
Healthy Food Guide2022-11-03 19:18:45