Other Vegetables

Selection: Should be moist and firm. Usually red, or white with red ends. Preparation: Trim off root and top, wash then use. Good for You: Contain Vitamin C, B6, riboflavin, Magnesium, copper and calcium. And Tastes So Good: Use in cole slaw, on...

Selection: Cut edge should be bright and flesh orange with no surplus liquid. Preparation: Cut into serving pieces, remove seeds and cook with skin on or off. Good for You: Has Vitamin A, beta carotene, several B & E vitamins, significant calcium...

Selection: Best looking fresh, crisp and bright green Preparation: Rinse and prepare in fingers, diced or sliced according to end use. Good for You: One of those great vegetables. Good for neutralising acids in the system and full of all the best you...

1 kg is approximately 6 onions. Selection: New seasons will keep longer; eat quickly if showing signs of softening. Preparation: Cut ends off and cut according to use. Good for You: Provide vitamins a, Bs include. Folate, C, E, & K; significant...

1kg is approximately 6 onions. Selection: New seasons will keep longer; eat quickly if showing signs of softening. Preparation: Cut ends off and cut according to use. Good for You: Provide vitamins a, Bs include. Folate, C, E, & K; significant...

Selection: These should firm and glossy with blemish free skin Preparation: Use unpeeled. Today’s varieties no longer need to be sliced and sprinkled with salt in fact smaller fruit can be eaten raw. Good for You: Give you B group vitamins and...

Selection: Look for vibrant green and even colouring. Preparation: The skin should be mild and tender so peeling is not necessary. Wash and slice or quarter and cut into chunky pieces. Good for You: Cucumbers supply Vitamin C and are a good source of...

Selection: Should be bright & shiny, dark green, or light green with stripes. Preparation: Top & tail, rinse, leave whole, chunky cut or slice. Good for You: Give you fibre and Vitamin C And Tastes So Good: Steam; shave and eat raw. Roast,...