With just one week left of summer, cooler weather is just around the corner as we ease into the autumn months which will see an exciting shift in seasonal produce! New season fruits and vegetables are starting to make their way to your local independent A better choice! fruit and vegetable shop via the Brisbane Markets, so be on the lookout this week when doing the grocery shop.
This week’s pick of the week: is Queensland Ginger,coming to the Markets from the Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay and Lockyer Valley. Ginger offers fantastic value and incredible taste. Whether you’re adding a zing to your stir-fry or brewing a soothing tea, this spice is sure to elevate your dishes. Packed with nutrients and bioactive compounds, it is also an excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powerhouse, and is great value and even better taste this week.
From Lockyer Valley and South Australia comes a vibrant batch of Capsicum this week. With its perfect crisp texture, sweet flavour, and glossy skin, it is the ideal addition to any meal. Whether you are stir-frying, stewing, stuffing, roasting, or even tossing it on the BBQ, Capsicum is versatile enough to shine in all your favourite dishes. Brighten up your meals with this delicious, colourful vegetable – your tastebuds will thank you!
The Corn this week is also a true highlight! Grown in the Wide Bay Region and Lockyer Valley, it is in plentiful supply and absolutely perfect for eating. Bursting with sweetness and juiciness, it will make an amazing addition to your meals. Whether you’re serving it on the side, adding it to a salad, or grilling it on the BBQ, this fresh Corn is guaranteed to brighten your plate and bring a touch of summer to your autumn transition.
Brussel Sprouts may be a polarising vegetable, but when they are in season and fresh from the Lockyer Valley, they are hard to resist! If you are a fan of this humble vegetable, you are in for a treat. And if you are still on the fence, give this Roasted and Raw Brussel Sprouts Salad a try! With roasted pine nuts, parmesan, and fresh mint leaves, it is the perfect dish to convert even the most sceptical eaters.
Gala Apples are in season, and it is the perfect time to enjoy their sweet, juicy flavour and crisp texture. Grown in Victoria, these Apples make an ideal snack or an easy addition to your salads, chutneys, and baked goods. From tartes to crumbles, Gala Apples are versatile and delicious.
While summer stone fruits are winding down, Yellow Peaches from Victoria are still going strong this week. This juicy, sweet fruit is at its best right now, and there are so many ways to incorporate it into your meals. If you are looking for something unique, give these Chicken and Peach Tacos a try! In the mood for something sweet? Check out these Mini Peach Tarts. For other ideas, visit the A better choice! recipe page for more on Peaches and other produce highlighted this week.
Finally, Custard Apples are making their way to the Brisbane Markets and out to your local independent fruit and veg shop. Sweet, creamy, and of course delicious, these fruits, grown along the east coast of northern Queensland, are beginning to arrive from the Far North Queensland growing region. When selecting a ripe Custard Apple, look for one that’s pale green and slightly firm to the touch. For a tasty treat, give this Custard Apple Teacake a try and indulge in this seasonal fruit’s natural sweetness.
By shopping at your local A better choice! fruit and vegetable shop, you are not only getting the freshest, locally grown produce sourced through the Brisbane Markets, but you are also supporting Australian farmers and enjoying the very best of each season. Let’s celebrate the change of season with delicious, fresh, and nutritious locally grown produce. Happy shopping!
About Brisbane Markets
As Queensland’s only central fruit and vegetable market, the Brisbane Markets is the state’s most important centre for the marketing and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables. It records an annual trade of over 700 million kilograms of produce valued at more than $2 billion.
An important economic and employment hub, more than 4,500 people work or do business at the markets each day through over 170 businesses. This includes over 50 wholesalers who receive fresh produce from over 7,000 growers and trade five days a week to more than 800 registered buyers.
