Treat Mum to something truly special this weekend with a home-cooked meal made from the freshest seasonal produce from your local independent A better choice! fruit and veg retailer, supplied by the Brisbane Markets. With an abundance of top-quality winter fruit and vegetables available right now, create a memorable feast the whole family will love this Mother’s Day with fresh produce, sourced from Australian farmers.
Our pick of the week is Raspberries from Caboolture, which are delivering outstanding quality and are in excellent supply. Their bright colour and firm texture are drawing attention in-store, so be sure to grab some and make breakfast in bed memorable with this deliciously healthy Chia Pudding to kick-start her day. Rich in vitamin C, potassium, manganese and antioxidants, Raspberries are a good source of dietary fibre and play a role in good digestive, heart, bone and skin health.
Locally grown Longans from Southeast Queensland have reached their seasonal peak. Fruit is plentiful and showing off its glossy skin and sweet, juicy flesh. Like Lychees, Longans are often used in Asian soups, snacks, desserts, and sweet-and-sour foods, either fresh or dried. Commonly known as Dragon Eyes because of the black seed within the fruit that creates the appearance of an eyeball, they are low in fat, and if fermented, can be made into wine.
Imperial Mandarins from the Wide Bay region are in abundance, driving strong value for customers in stores. Their consistent flavour and quality are making these Mandarins a very much sought-after item on people’s shopping lists. If you are looking for a tasty dessert for Mother’s Day lunch, then try this Salted Chocolate Mandarin Tart! You will soon become Mum’s favourite after tabling this decadent delight.
Bundaberg growers are sending in fresh Lebanese Zucchinis that are just starting to make their mark in the Markets. Shorter and paler in colour than a regular Zucchini, these mid-sized vegetables have a succulent, nutty, white flesh and do not have the “green” taste that conventional zucchini sometimes have.
Finally, Broccoli is offering particularly good value this week. As the Stanthorpe season winds down, Gatton is stepping up with increased supply, supported by additional volumes coming from Tasmania and Victoria. Their crisp texture and deep green colour are signs of premium quality.
So, spoil your mum this weekend with dishes made from quality fruit and vegetables that are fresh and perfect for eating from your local, independent fruit and veg shop that displays the A better choice! logo where the produce is sourced from thousands of Australian farms through the Brisbane Markets. So, visit your local A better choice! store and fill your basket with the best of local, fresh produce.
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 45 wholesalers who receive fresh produce from over 7,000 growers and trade five days a week to more than 800 registered buyers.
