Oct 14 In Season at the SA Produce Market

Buying and eating in season produce is good for your nutrition and helps the economy, our seasonal updates are here to lend a hand.

Let us inspire you with just a few of the fresh, locally grown produce now in season at the South Australia Produce Market that you will find at your local fruit and veg store.

Bananas

This Wednesday, 16th October, is “National Banana Day”. As we celebrate the wonderful banana, who doesn’t love the sweet taste and convenient, ready to go healthy snack that is suitable for the whole family to enjoy.  Bananas are packed full of essential vitamins and minerals with potassium being the front runner.  When you are shopping this week at your local fruit and veg store, be sure to add bananas to your shopping basket and enjoy!  As their shape indicates, they are sure to put a smile on your face – Happy National Banana Day!

Mashing Potatoes

Mashing potatoes are perfect to use to whip up mashed potatoes as a side to compliment many meals for the whole family to enjoy! Mitolo Family Farms have convenient 1.5kg bags of mashing potatoes which stand out in an orange bag and make creamy, fluffy, mouth-watering mash.  These potatoes are full of nutritional benefits and will provide energy to help you feel full after your meal.  Look out for these orange bags of mashing potatoes when you are shopping next at your local fruit and veg store.

Mushrooms

Tomorrow, 15th October, is World Mushroom Day!  Mushrooms come in all different shapes, sizes, colours, textures and taste and whether you are enjoying Portabella, button, cup, flat, Swiss brown, shiitake, oyster, Porcini – these are just a handful of varieties available.  Mushrooms are a great source of Vitamin D, protein, fibre, antioxidants and a great substitute for red meat and can be used in so many recipes including risotto, stroganoff, quiche, pasta, gravy and soup just to name a few.  Be sure to grab your favourite mushrooms and celebrate on Tuesday World Mushroom Day!

Red Onion

Who doesn’t have the staple red onion in their pantry?  These purplish-red onions are available all year round, and they are such a versatile vegetable that can be eaten raw in many salads, salsas and dips or sauteed in stir fry, fajitas, pastas and pizzas. You can also “pickle” red onion which is delicious on sandwiches and burgers.  The options are endless! The health benefits of the trusty red onion is also impressive with red onions being full of sulphur compounds that protect the body from ulcers and they can also fight bacteria in the urinary tract.  Be sure to include these in your weekly shop to add flavour and zest to your weekly meals.

 

You’ll find the best produce inside your local independent fruit & veg stores. Locate your closest store here.And don’t forget to check out Pick a Local, Pick SA Facebook page for the latest news from your local fresh produce experts.