Vegetables - All

Selection: Avocados only ripen once they are harvested and this can take from a couple of days to a few weeks if allowed to occur naturally. To tell if the fruit is ripe, cradle the avocado in the palm of your hand and gently press around the stem end,...

Selection: Has a limited season. Skin should be smooth. Preparation: Wash, cut into pieces, scoop out seed and peel. If peeling is in the too hard basket, cook with skin on and paper thin skin will come off easily when cool. Good for You: Has Vitamin...

Preparation: Wash and prepare as recipe requires. Good for You: Contains Vitamins A, C & E; lycopene – a power anti-oxidant, potassium and calcium And Tastes So Good: Can be eaten raw, in salads, alone and dressed with herb dressing, sliced...

Selection: Colour should be dark green and may have orange blush.Stalk should still be attached.Preparation: Cut into serving sized pieces, remove seeds, cut with or without skin. Good for You: Provides fibre, vitamins A, some Bs including folate, and...

Selection: Has a limited season. Skin should be smooth. Preparation: Wash, cut into pieces, scoop out seed and peel. If peeling is in the too hard basket, cook with skin on and paper thin skin will come off easily when cool. Good for You: Has Vitamin...