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Fresh Food Club - What's in season?



"ideas on the freshest produce this season coupled with gourmet recipes for the freshest produce in town

What's fresh?

Strawberries

The Queensland strawberry season is finally underway — a little later than usual, but well worth the wait! Lusciously fragrant and sweet. Remember to rinse berries just before eating to keep them at their best.

Why not try...

+ Strawberries
+ Berry Pancakes with maple infused Sheep's yoghurt
+ Buckwheat Pancakes with Strawberries, Rhubarb, Yoghurt and Ginger

Blood oranges

Blood oranges may be small in size, but they’re bursting with sweetness and add vibrant colour to juices, desserts, and salads.

Why not try...

+ Blood oranges
+ Fennel, blood orange and ginger salad
+ Roast duck with blood orange glaze

Passionfruit

Passionfruit are bursting with tropical flavour and a good buy. Sweet, tangy, they are ideal stirred into yoghurt or smoothie bowls or add to overnight oats

Why not try...

+ Passionfruit
+ Thai turkey salad with snake beans and passionfruit dressing
+ Passionfruit, chia and coconut porridge with toasted nuts

Seville oranges

Seville oranges are prized for their bitter-sweet flavour, perfect for homemade marmalade. The season finishes this month, so grab a kilo while you can

Why not try...

+ Seville oranges
+ Gluten Free Orange and Almond Cake
+ Grilled Spatchcock with a salad of beetroot, orange, watercress & baby herbs

Mandarins

Mandarins, dekopon and tangelos are juicy, easy to peel, and packed with vitamin C, making them an ideal snack or lunchbox treat.

Why not try...

+ Mandarins

Blueberries

Enjoy delicious blueberries this week. Their deep purple-blue hue, naturally sweet flavour, and powerful antioxidant boost make them a smart and delicious choice for snacking , baking with or use in breakfast chia pods

Why not try...

+ Blueberries
+ Berry Pancakes with maple infused Sheep's yoghurt
+ Berry and beetroot (beet) ice-cream/sorbet

Asparagus

The new season for Australian asparagus has just begun, with supplies set to increase over the coming weeks, bringing more choice in grades, sizes, and prices. Just one serving of asparagus delivers around 25% of your daily vitamin C needs — and vitamin C plays an important role in helping the body absorb iron from othr foods.

Why not try...

+ Asparagus
+ Baked turkey with fennel, asparagus and pine nuts
+ Barbequed Haloumi and Asparagus with Lemon Salsa Verde

Okra

Okra, also known as lady’s fingers, is in season and valued for both its flavour and unique texture. With a mild, grassy taste, it’s crisp when cooked quickly on the grill or in a hot pan, yet turns meltingly tender in slow-cooked soups, curries, and casseroles. Its natural stickiness also works as a thickener, making it perfect for hearty winter dishes.

Why not try...

+ Okra
+ Fried Okra and Spinach
+ Grilled Eggplant

Fennel

Loved across the Mediterranean for its crisp flavour and versatility, fennel is a steal this week. Delicious roasted, grilled, or tossed through pasta—like our fennel, tomato & Italian sausage spaghetti.

Why not try...

+ Fennel
+ Baked turkey with fennel, asparagus and pine nuts
+ Fennel, Chilli, Garlic & Pumpkin Pasta

Cauliflower

One fresh head of cauliflower is incredibly versatile — transform it into a pot of creamy soup, bake it into a cheesy mornay, roast it whole with spices, or blitz it into cauliflower rice. it’s a budget-friendly all-rounder packed with flavour, nutrition, and endless meal possibilities.

Why not try...

+ Cauliflower
+ Chinese cauliflower fried rice
+ Creamy fish chowder with cauliflower mash

Green beans

Fresh machine-harvested green beans are a super buy this week. Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavour, they’re perfect for stir-fries, side dishes, or salads—like this tasty green bean, spinach & beef salad. Tip: Toss them lightly in olive oil and garlic for a quick, flavour-packed side!

Why not try...

+ Green beans
+ Vegan Veggie Pie
+ Salmon with horseradish crust and green beans

Wombok

Also known as Chinese cabbage, wombok is perfect for quick, fresh meals—try shredding it into a crunchy salad or stir-fry this week

Why not try...

+ Wombok
+ Szechuan and turmeric kimchi
+ Vegetarian gado gado

Zucchini

Though mild in flavour, zucchinis are a kitchen superstar—perfect for pairing with countless ingredients to create scrumptious meals. Grab a kilo this week

Why not try...

+ Zucchini
+ Zucchini Vellutata
+ Chilli Con Pavo

Fennel

Fennel’s subtle aniseed flavour and crisp texture pairs beautifully with fish, chicken, lamb, pears, cheese and citrus. For a quick and tasty starter or salad, toss shredded fennel with shaved parmesan, crunchy pear slices, and fresh watercress

Why not try...

+ Fennel
+ Baked turkey with fennel, asparagus and pine nuts
+ Fennel, Chilli, Garlic & Pumpkin Pasta

Broccoli

Broccoli is a good buy this week and makes a quick, tasty mid-week meal when stir-fried with red chilli and beef. Rich in vitamins A and C, broccoli is most nutritious when cooked lightly to keep its bright colour, fresh flavour, and crunch.

Why not try...

+ Broccoli
+ Broccoli and potato soup
+ Broccoli and potato soup

Red capsicums

Fresh from Bowen and Bundaberg, glossy and versatile red capsicums are outstanding value this week. With a great range of sizes and quality on offer, check your local greengrocer for multi-buy specials to stock up and save!

Why not try...

+ Red capsicums
+ Vegetable Lasagna by Jody Vassallo from her book The Yogic Kitchen
+ Lamb Souvlaki with zucchini pasta and babaganoush