Marketfresh Report - Week Ending January 19th

Juicy white and yellow-fleshed peaches and nectarines are in peak season and offer excellent eating quality

Make the most of the late-season Tasmanian cherries, which are firm, sweet and full of flavour. They are perfect for snacking, baking into muffins, or making cherry relish

Tomatoes are plentiful and bursting with flavour. Enjoy them fresh in salads or cooked into sauces.

Sweetcorn is fresh and at its peak. Its natural sweetness makes it perfect for salads, fritters, salsas, and side dishes

Zucchinis are versatile and easy to prepare—no peeling required! Their mild flavour makes them family-friendly. Add to pasta, risottos, rissoles, cakes, and salads.

Leafy and nutritious kale is a popular choice for green juices, stir-frying or adding shredded to salads, frittatas and omelettes. Add a bunch to your shopping list

The high humidity is causing bananas to ripen faster, so there are some great bargains to snap up and enjoy.

For a tropical treat, pick up juicy lychees. They are easy to peel and sweet. Combine lychees with mango, banana, and passionfruit pulp for a refreshing summer dessert.

Plums are abundant with a wide variety of shapes, colours, and flavours ranging from honey-sweet to tangy. Choose from blood plums and yellow-fleshed varieties

Snake beans, with their long, flexible pods and green bean-like flavour, are great value

Mushrooms are perfect for summer grilling. Jumbo flat mushrooms are delicious grill whole. Cap mushrooms are great onb a skewer with halloumi for a tasty vegetarian option.

Limes are fantastic value this week. Their zesty juice enhances seafood dishes, marinades, and even desserts like tangy lime butter or creamy lime tarts.

New season Sunraysia grapes are exceptionally crisp and naturally sweet. Available in red, green, and black-skinned seedless varieties. Pair them with basil, garlic, salt, and pepper for a deliciously simple dish. Enjoy them in a tomato medley, mozzarella & basil salad.

Avocado prices have firmed up as we are now at the end of the current Hass season. Larger sized Reed avocados are in season and favoured for their creamy texture and rich, nutty flavour.

Red capsicums add vibrant colour and flavour to any dish. Capsicums are delicious when roasted, grilled, or stir-fried.

Eggplants are glossy and fresh. Grill or roast them for use in vegetable lasagne, Mediterranean dishes, or pizza toppings.