Blogs about: Produce Varieties
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GOOD TIDINGS WE BRING
While it’s hard for the SG&S team to believe that the December rush is already upon us, we couldn’t be happier to see the markets filling up with the bright, fresh produce of the festive season. T… more →
MARKET MUSE
GOOD TIDINGS WE BRING
wrote 5 months ago: While it’s hard for the SG&S team to believe that the December rush is already upon us, we could … more →
LOCAL FLAVOURS: BUNCH HERBS
wrote 5 months ago: FRESH FACT: According to the Slow Food in Australia website, “journalist Carlo Petrini helped to est … more →
OUTSIDE THE BOX
wrote 6 months ago: FRESH FACT: Black Garlic has been increasing in popularity since it first came onto the Australian m … more →
SUMMER HARVEST: FRUIT
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wrote 6 months ago: FRESH FACT: The Sydney Festival is a key event on the Sydney summer calendar bringing a constant str … more →
GOING BANANAS
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wrote 6 months ago: FRESH FACT: Bananas (much like money) do NOT grow on trees. Related to the lily and orchid, the ban … more →
EXOTIC MUSHROOMS
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wrote 7 months ago: FRESH FACT: The oyster mushroom is used widely in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Indian cooking and i … more →
FRESH FLAVOURS FROM THE MARKETS
wrote 7 months ago: Q: Stephanie Alexander says she can’t a few days without cooking one, but what is a mad apple? Octob … more →
USE YOUR MELON
wrote 7 months ago: Q: What is the difference between ‘summer’ and ‘winter’ squash? In the time … more →
EYE AT THE MARKETS: Photo Gallery
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LOCAL, LIGHTER PRODUCE
wrote 8 months ago: Q: Which other locally sourced produce lines should I be looking out for at the moment? While it may … more →
MARKET 5: SPECIALTY PRODUCE
wrote 8 months ago: Q: Are Warrigal Greens an all-Australian speciality? Having worked on premium food magazines for muc … more →
SPRING’S BOUNTY
wrote 9 months ago: Q: Why is Australian white asparagus priced significantly higher than green? The end of August is a … more →
FROM THE EARTH
wrote 9 months ago: Q: What is a corm and how does it differ from a bulb? With August comes Winter’s last hurrah; the sk … more →
MARKET 5: BRITISH
wrote 9 months ago: Q: How big is the catering operation at the Olympics? The world’s eye is fixed squarely on the Londo … more →
PEAR SHAPED
wrote 10 months ago: Q: What gives a pear its unique melting texture? While the cold weather is having an adverse reactio … more →
MARKET 5: Spanish Cuisine
wrote 10 months ago: Q: How did the Spanish navy influence Spanish cuisine? At this time of year there really is nothing … more →
BETTER BY THE BUNCH
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wrote 10 months ago: Q: What is a bouquet garni? While the cold and wet weather has impacted on some fruit and vegetables … more →
QUESTION TIME:
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wrote 11 months ago: Q: What do eggs and potatoes have in common? At Simon George & Sons we like to work closely with … more →
IN THE FINEST TRADITION
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wrote 11 months ago: Q: What is the oldest recipe collection in the world? It seems that wherever you turn at the moment … more →
