Spring is here and we have an abundance of new season produce to share with you. There were so many great options this week that we couldn't fit them all in the boxes - so we have lots of extras you can add if you want them.
New Season Strawberries
There’s nothing like the first sweet ripe strawberries of the season! We haven't got these in the boxes, but they're available to add when you personalise your order. Did you know that Strawberries are members of the rose family? If you come upon them growing, you’ll see they smell as sweet as they taste.
Broccolini
Broccolini, also known as baby broccoli, makes a fantastic, quick side dish and compliments just about anything from beef roasts, lamb, fish and more. Steam for 2-3 minutes, then add sauteed garlic and a bit of salt and pepper and olive oil for an easy and delicious side dish.
Tangelos
Tangelos are a relatively new fruit in New Zealand - only being introduced in the 1950’s. A tangelo is a citrus fruit hybrid of mandarin orange and pomelo (grapefruit). They've just come into season and are deliciously sweet and juicy! Add some to your order by personalising your Foodbox.
Portobello Mushrooms
Portobello mushrooms are large Crimini mushrooms with a firm, meaty texture and delicate flavour. Our favourite way to have them is Stuffed Mushrooms.Twist off the stems, top with fillings such as pesto, tomato paste, feta and herbs. Grill until cooked. They're like mini pizzas!
Packham Pears
Packham pears are a slow-ripening variety of pears with green skin that becomes light yellow when ripe. They're a very good source of dietary fibre and vitamin C. Tip: Store green-skinned pears at room temperature for three to seven days to ripen.
Deliveries
We run our own vans to keep costs down and get to meet you face to face. The costs of running our vans have gone up and while we don't want to, we need to include a $1 delivery charge. We've done it this way rather than build it into the cost of the boxes in an effort to be as transparent as possible.
That's fruit and veg and supermarket value, bought, packed and delivered on the same day with a $1 delivery fee.
Lots of Add-ons!
We couldn't fit everything we wanted into your box this week, so there are lots of extras available to add when you personalise your Foodbox. You can add baby carrots, purple carrots, avocadoes, lemons, tangelos, strawberries and alfalfa sprouts!
