Food & Drink
17 Jul 2014
Sure you can munch on imported fruit at any time of year and crack into tins of vegetables month in and month out, but the simple pleasure of eating in tune with the seasons is unsurpassed. Any local who has ever strolled through the aisles of Rocklea’s Brisbane Produce Market and eyed off the bounty of fresh fruit and vegetables available will appreciate the value of fresh, local and seasonal. As we step boldly into winter with scarfs knotted and soup ladles at the ready, the Queensland vegetable industry has united with the Brisbane Produce Market, Bowen Gumlu Growers Association Inc. and Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers to launch the Colour Your Winter initiative. As in-season local produce like sweetcorn, tomatoes, broccoli and capsicum takes the spotlight, some of the state’s best chefs have been inspired to share their favourite dishes. In the recipe below, Restaurant Two… more