The Grocer: Fiddleheads
11 Dec 2014The humble fiddlehead is an oft-forgotten vegetable that packs a serious punch when it comes to health benefits and culinary versatility. more
The humble fiddlehead is an oft-forgotten vegetable that packs a serious punch when it comes to health benefits and culinary versatility. more
The Egg Man is one of Brisbane’s best distributors of cage free, free-range eggs, employing ethical farming practices to produce quality assured products for businesses and homes. more
Don’t let its bizarre appearance fool you – Buddha’s Hand is an incredibly useful fruit that can liven up a dish or a room. more
After accidentally leaving a jar of local raw bush honey in his home cold smoker, Kris Sweres began to start experimenting, resulting in Blend Smoked Honey. more
Widely considered a weed, purslane (or pigweed) is in fact a delicious edible green, packed full of vitamins and all-round good stuff. On your next neighbourhood walk look closely at the plants sprawling across the pavement – you may be stepping over your newest salad addition. more
Resembling a gherkin on the outside and caviar on the inside, finger limes are a native Australian fruit that will add a citrus flavour burst to your next dinner party. more
You may know it as sacha peanut, mountain peanut, Inca peanut or even plukenetia volubilis – but the sacha inchi may have even more health benefits than it does names. more
While sweet potatoes are a common vegetable staple in most Australian kitchens, their leafy, aboveground companions are not quite so well known. more
Originally created to disguise the mediocre taste of bad table wine, sangria has now become a summertime drink favourite in its native Spain and around the world. more
You may have heard the term cane berries thrown around in recipes, but don’t be alarmed – it’s not a new species of berry you’ve never heard of, but rather a classification. more
This distinct spice has a variety of uses that you may not have ever considered. A pinch of star anise can add a unique element to your home-cooked dishes and kitchen experiments. more
The purple hue of a mangosteen signals that the fruit is ripe and ready to be devoured. Dig beneath the skin to eat the flesh fresh, or throw it into a light, spring dish. more
Springtime calls for fresh, zesty flavours with an exotic twist, and this Laotian dish is sure to hit the spot as the weather warms up. more
They say an apple a day will keep the doctor away, made all the more appealing when you know your apples are grown locally by Queensland farmers David and Roslyn Sutton. more
Not to be confused with star fruit, the star apple is a visually appealing exotic fruit to add to your next tropical fruit platter. more
The sunchoke offers the best of both worlds, sprouting as a herbaceous perennial with vibrant yellow flowers while also producing an edible tuber. more
Local catering business Mahlzeit has recently launched its At Home selection of ready-made meals, delivered straight to your door, meaning you won’t have to search for that dodgy Chinese-takeaway menu again. more
From an oozing creamy brie to a crumbly sharp cheddar, a mere mention of the word ‘cheese’ can whip us into a flurry of excitement. Local company The Cheese Pleaser has emerged to deliver fine cheeses and accompaniments when cheese pangs strike. more
Originating centuries ago in the Caucasus Mountains, kefir is a fermented milk product that does exactly as its Turkish name suggests – make you feel good. more
The prettiest of weeds, the dandelion is tempting to pick, if only to simply to blow on its delicate globe head, sending the seeds floating into the breeze. But this common weed is also edible, and with it growing prolifically in backyards around the globe, it’s a quick and easy way to add a dose of greenery to any home-cooked meal. more