Green Vegetables

Preparation: Outer leaves are useable if not too coarse. Remove and fold with inner leaves, rinse and spin or dry, slice with a very sharp knife to prevent bruising or tear. Good for You: The beauty of lettuce is the water content making you...

Selection: If bagged there should be no residual moisture visible. If unwrapped check for a firm head no browning, and protective outer leaves. Preparation: Outer leaves are useable if not too coarse. Remove and fold with inner leaves, rinse and spin or...

Selection: Plants are living so should look hydrated and fresh with good colour. Preparation: Take leaves off plant as needed, wash and use whole. Good for You: Keep it cool and you’ll keep your cool - it’s so delicious and fresh. Tastes...

Grown locally in Tauranga by Kensington Gardens.

Selection: Freshest will have grey bloom on outer leaves, and a firm head. Preparation: slice segments lengthwise as needed. Remove central core. Good for You: More colour means more goodies. Cabbage provide Vitamin C and the B group; calcium,...

Selection: Should be fresh, firm & green. Seeds should not be well developed. Preparation: Rinse; top & tail, cook whole or slice. Good for You: Contain some protein, fibre, Vitamins A, the B group, C and K And Tastes So Good: Steam, serve hot...