All posts tagged veges
June garden tasks
Our Queen may have got her shiny crown 61 years ago, but there is still plenty for us loyal Kiwis subjects to do in the garden coming up to Queen’s Birthday weekend next weekend (and the official arrival of Winter …
Stuffed Mushrooms
This dish is a little bit different and it always looks impressive. The cabbage leaves add great colour. Makes 8 Ingredients 8 large flat mushrooms 1 small onion, finely chopped 1–2 cloves garlic,
Autumn fruit and veges pack a healthy punch
As the leaves turn amber and tumble to the ground, take a moment to cherish all that is Autumn fruit and vege in NZ to get your 5+
What to plant now in Autumn
As the days shorten it reminds us that one growing season is nearly finished and another has begun. Autumn can be a busy time in the garden, harvesting
Okra with tomatoes
Okra must be picked young, no longer than 10 cm, and prepared as soon as possible after picking. Old okra cannot be used. Fresh pods should be tender
Crunchy munchy turnips
Baby turnips look great and are delicious to eat. This is an easy way to prepare them. Serves 4 8-12 baby turnips, washed and trimmed 1 cup water ½ cup finely diced
Char roasted mix
The intense flavour of char roasted vegetables is really enhanced by the wonderful garlic and lemon tastes in this recipe. Serves 4 2 medium kumara, sliced lengthwise 2 onions, cut into
Balti Vegetables
Make Balti Vegetables in advance and take to a pot luck dinner or serve at the barbecue. Serves 4 ½ cup broccoli florets ½ cup cauliflower florets ½ cup sliced green beans 6
A healthy 5+ a day Summer
By making a few simple changes it is possible to have a healthy food on your table this Summer, says 5+ A Day. By including seasonal fruit and vegetables
Krispkut Salads, Veges and Dressings
Krispkut produces a range of premium New Zealand produce from fresh cut salads and vegetable blends to associated dressings. We especially love the easy-as and healthy-as Krispkut bagged
Top Ten Summer Vegetables
Courgettes Carrots Lettuce Cucumber Onion Eggplant Mushrooms Peppers(the red ones) Spring
How can I eat more vegetables?
Here are six great tricks to help you and your family eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. Although the price of fruit and vegetables has risen in the past
Fruit and Veges Superfood status still well deserved
Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is great for vitality, health and well-being, with a modest link to reduction in the risk of cancers. A recent study,
Vege garden tips for December
It officially clicks over tomorrow to another fabulous New Zealand summer and if you're like me, you've jumped on the vege bandwagon and growing your own (or at
Six garden tasks pre-Christmas
Here are six things to tackle in your home vege garden before the silly season sets in. 1. Sow more dwarf and runner beans, cucumbers, melons, pumpkins and courgettes. It
Trout with Almonds and Steamed Veges
We love fresh fish because it usually means you can be serving up a hot, healthy, mouth-watering dish in less than half an hour. This trout recipe also
Love Spring Time
If you have a spring in your step with the arrival of longer days, more sunshine and the smell of summer's arrival, you'll realise that salad and BBQs
4 fantastic garden tips for your family
We love gardening here at Fresh and do our best to grow as much edibles as we can for the family - the kids love to help. Here

























