The Grocer: Sorrel
21 May 2015One of the great underutilised garden greens, sorrel is an easy-to-grow perennial herb, notable for its tartness and acidity. more
One of the great underutilised garden greens, sorrel is an easy-to-grow perennial herb, notable for its tartness and acidity. more
Ras el hanout is a spice mix that can add some unique North African flavours to your home cooking. more
Coming into season just in time for the colder months, quinces are a great addition to any warming meal. more
Watermelon radishes expand on the metaphor that you can’t judge a book by its cover by adding that you also can’t judge a vegetable on its skin. more
Embark on a flavour trip and turn sour to sweet with the remarkable berry known as miracle fruit. more
Often confused with ginger, galangal is actually a markedly different root-like plant with its own flavour and culinary uses. more
Get adventurous this winter and incorporate some celeriac into your cold weather comfort food recipes. more
Jackfruit is a tasty and nutritious fruit that is loved in many countries around the world. Although its rough exterior might seem to say otherwise, the fruit is edible and is delicious in a variety of dishes or even consumed on its own. more
This interesting vegetable may look like something out of a science-fiction movie, but the edible flower bud is quite similar to your run-of-the-mill broccoli or cauliflower and has some of the same benefits and uses. more
The loquat is a versatile fruit that is coming into season soon. There are many ways you can incorporate loquat in the kitchen and the rewards are plentiful. more
Composed of grains, farro is a food that that can be implemented easily into recipes as a rice substitute as well as in soups and salads for a refreshing change of texture. more
Barberries are a red berry variety that packs a punch when it comes to boosting vitamin C and its sharp flavour is used to add a nice twist to Middle Eastern cuisine. more
One of the buzz superfoods of 2015 is charcoal, and no, we aren’t talking about eating burnt toast. Activated charcoal reportedly has some impressive health benefits and kitchen applications. more
Some days the idea of going to the supermarket is the absolute last thing you feel like doing. But you know what's even worse? Getting home and staring at your fridge for 20 minutes, resulting in a lackluster dinner of tuna and rice. more
Tempeh is a traditional soy product that packs a tonne of fibre and protein. This versatile food can be included in a variety of vegetarian or vegan recipes to make them extra nutritious. more
The humble bee is known primarily for its role in the creation of honey, but the busy insect is also responsible for pollen, which is an unheralded source of nutrients and protein. more
The summer season means summer fruit, and it doesn’t get much better than a juicy pear. Try the smaller yet sweeter variety, the paradise pear, when looking for a healthy snack. more
Brubecks Boutique Foods is fast becoming a household name thanks to its quality meals handmade from fresh produce for lovers of flavour and healthy eating. more
There is a new fruit drink on the scene that can help soothe many ailments. If you value your inner health you should learn more about Kiwi Crush. This refreshing product is already extremely popular in New Zealand, and now Vital Foods is distributing Kiwi Crush across the Tasman to our sunny shores. more
Your next cheat-treat might not be as bad for you as you think. NOSHU produce a range of donuts that are gluten-free, low carb and just as delicious as your cream-filled favourites. more