Our Top Tips for Entertaining over the Festive Season
There are quite a few days to celebrate over the Christmas period. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years are all huge for some families and it can be tiresome keeping the festive spirit going through that week of celebration. We have come up with some simple tips that will keep the festivities going without a hitch!
Chopped Mexican Salad
We’ve got another yummy meal prep dish for you to try for lunches next week! This is our Chopped Mexican Salad that’s filled with delightful produce like Cucumber, Avocado, Tomato and Cos Lettuce from your local Fruit and Veg shop.
A Christmas Planning Checklist
If Christmas is at your place this year, it can be a stressful time! You want to make sure you’ve planned everything, there’s enough food for everyone, and that the kids will be entertained… not to mention the actual cooking of everything! Here’s a checklist to get you started and help to relieve some stress over the silly season!
A Guide to Stone Fruit
Stone fruit is always a go-to in Summer. Hungry but in a rush? Grab a peach. Looking for a snack just before dinner, but don’t want to ruin your appetite? A plum is your friend. They’re juicy and sweet and the perfect fruit for the warm weather.
Homemade Herb Butter
This homemade herb butter can be used on so many dishes and left in the freezer so it’s ready whenever you need it!
Christmas Gift Ideas
Secret Santa gifts, the hard to buy for, the fussy one or the person that already has EVERYTHING! Christmas gift ideas for friends and family don't have to be difficult or expensive. Gifts can be tough to shop for, especially if you have a tight budget but we pride ourselves on our vast collection of gourmet products that compliments our first-grade produce. We have put together a list of some of our favourite products to help you with gift giving this year!
Lentil Ragu with Roast Potatoes
Smashed potatoes and a hearty lentil ragu. Need we say more? 😍 This recipe sneaks lots of veggies into it, which are arguably disguised by the deliciousness of the rich tomato base.
Beetroot & Salmon Pasta
Eat well with this easy-to-prepare fresh beetroot and salmon pasta salad. It'll keep you full all afternoon!
Watermelon, Cucumber & Feta Salad
This refreshing Watermelon, Cucumber & Feta salad is the perfect Summer dish! It’s both sweet and salty making for a fun mouthful every bite, not to mention it’ll look beautiful on the kitchen table! Enjoy as a side, a light lunch, or impress guests at a barbeque or dinner!
Peach and Prosciutto Salad with Sweet Red Wine Dressing
Soft sweet peaches nicely balance the crisp salty prosciutto in this simple summer salad with sprinkled feta and finished with a sweet red wine dressing - the perfect summer salad!.
Fish Tacos with Fresh Mango Salsa
Full of fresh ingredients and a rainbow of colours – these tacos will please your entire family. Easy to make and fun to eat. Treat your family tonight!
Prawn, Watermelon & Feta Skewers
This Aussie BBQ classic is a must-have on your Christmas table! Ironically, no BBQ-ing is required for these Prawn, Watermelon & Feta Skewers (unless you’d like to cook your prawns that way!) 🦐
Mango & Mint Rice Paper Rolls
These fresh, vibrant Mango & Mint Rice Paper Rolls are a wonderful spring dish, whether serving as a starter, snack or lunch! They’re filled with beautiful Mango, Avocado, Mint and more from your local Fruit and Veg shop.
Gluten Free Lemon and Blueberry Bread
Blueberry Brunch Bread!
Gluten-free, full of Berries and honestly, just delightful!
This is a breakfast that is sure to impress or a lunch box staple for a tea time treat!
Seedless Watermelon Lemonade
A refreshing cool drink on a hot summer day. Make a jug ready for the kids coming home from school – they will be so happy with this sweet (but healthy!) cool treat.
Mushroom & Asparagus Quiche
If you love quiches, you’ll adore our new Mushroom & Asparagus Quiche. It’s perfect for lunch or dinner, feeding the whole family when served with a side of salad or veggies!
Lemon & Poppyseed Cookies
Is baking on your agenda this weekend? Look no further than these Lemon & Poppyseed Cookies for a sweet treat the whole family will love. Fresh Lemons from your local Fruit and Veg shop are the star of the show!
Creamy Lemon Chicken
Is there anything better than a comforting dish on hump day? We don’t think so! Meet our new Creamy Lemon Chicken, a one-pan dish that is quick to make but flavour definitely isn’t compromised.
Blueberry Crumble
This delicious crumble takes only 10 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to cook. Add some ice cream and you have an amazing dessert sure to impress everyone!
Local Youth Sports Initiative
‘A better choice!’ proudly announces the launch of the local youth sports initiative.
The connection between local independent businesses and their sporting community has always been a strong one. From team and club sponsorships to donations of half-time oranges, our independent fruit and veg shops support their local teams and community because their local community supports them right back.
Quality produce delivered straight to your door
Our friendly team can deliver quality produce straight to your door! Browse our range of fresh fruit and vegetables online.