Hey foodie! 👋🌿
Hope you've had a wonderful week and managed to stay nice and cool in this crazy heat!
As much as we're all melting a little, there's one thing we absolutely LOVE about the warmer weather… all the incredible summer fruit and veggies that come with it!
And this week, we've got a particularly exciting arrival. MANGOES! 🥭
But before we get stuck into all that deliciousness, we wanted to share a little update from our friends at Echo Valley Farm.
Farmer Randal recently shared something that really puts this wild weather into perspective:
"Just a week ago we were deep in the process of enacting our drought plan, working out which cows we'd sell next to conserve the grass that was left. Now we start the journey of rebuilding after floods.
A wild ride indeed."
It's a reminder of just how much our farmers have to navigate to keep producing the food we all enjoy. We're thinking of Randal, Juanita and everyone at Echo Valley as they begin the clean-up and rebuilding process. 💚
And to all the farmers out there doing it tough with this unpredictable weather, we're sending lots of love your way.
Now, onto the food!
🌿 FROM THE FARMS 🌿
🥭 Organic Kensington Pride Mangoes – Various Growers
Is there anything that screams summer quite like a juicy mango?
Our beautiful certified organic Kensington Pride mangoes have arrived, and we couldn't be happier! They're known for their beautiful golden flesh, rich tropical sweetness and that unmistakable mango aroma.
Enjoy them straight from the skin (preferably over the kitchen sink to catch all those delicious juices 😂), blend them into smoothies, toss them into a fresh summer salsa or add them to your morning yoghurt.
🍑 Organic Yellow Nectarines – Gleeson's Organic Orchard
Last week we welcomed our first white nectarines, and now their yellow-fleshed cousins have joined the party!
These beautiful certified organic nectarines from Gleeson's Organic Orchard are juicy, sweet and have that lovely little tang that makes yellow nectarines so delicious. Perfect for snacking, slicing into summer salads or serving with a dollop of yoghurt.
💛 Organic Gold Squash – Mexborough Pty Ltd
A little splash of sunshine for your veggie drawer!
These beautiful golden squash are certified organic, locally grown and packed with goodness, including vitamins A and C.
They're wonderfully versatile too. Slice them into a stir-fry, roast them with olive oil and herbs, or simply sauté with garlic and a little butter. And if you're firing up the BBQ this weekend, try slicing them in half and grilling until tender and lightly charred. Delicious!
🥬 Organic English Spinach – Coolibah Herbs, Victoria
Sometimes it's the simple things that make the biggest difference to a meal.
Our certified organic English spinach from Coolibah Herbs is fresh, tender and full of goodness.
It's one of those veggies that's so handy to have in the fridge. Throw a handful into your morning eggs, blend it into a smoothie, wilt it through pasta or add it to a curry.
🌱 Spray-Free Daikon Radish – Sandy Creek Gourmet Produce
Now here's a veggie that deserves a little more love!
Farmer Kel's spray-free daikon radish is back, and if you've never cooked with it before, don't be intimidated by its rather impressive size. 😂
Daikon is a long, white radish with a lovely crisp texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavour.
It's commonly used in Asian cooking and is delicious grated into salads, pickled for a crunchy topping or added to stir-fries and soups.
Want to try something different? Cut it into chunks, toss with olive oil and roast until tender. It becomes beautifully mellow and slightly sweet.
🛒 NEW GROCERIES 🛒
🥩 Organic Mini Beef Rump Roast – Cleaver's Organic
We've welcomed Cleaver's Organic Mini Beef Rump Roast to the shelves, and it's perfect for smaller households or anyone who loves a good roast without a mountain of leftovers.
Made from 100% Australian certified organic, grass-fed beef, it's tender, full of flavour and produced without added hormones, antibiotics or synthetic additives.
Serve it with seasonal roasted veggies and gravy for a comforting dinner, or slice it thinly for sandwiches and lunches throughout the week.
Foodie Tip: Let your roast rest before slicing. It makes all the difference when it comes to keeping that meat lovely and juicy!
And that's all from us this week! 💛
Here's hoping the weather gives our farmers a bit of a break, the sun keeps bringing us plenty of delicious summer produce, and you get to enjoy at least one beautifully juicy mango this week.
Have a wonderful week ahead, and eat happy! 🥭🌿
