Joe’s Market Update – March 19, 2019
Plenty of good news this week… Let’s start with fruit! Bananas & strawberries have both come down in price as supply increases in the market. Grapes too, area
Mangosteen Fruit Pudding
We’ve all tried sticky date… And bread and butter too… But when was the last time you tried a Mangosteen pudding? And a vegan one at that? Inspired by
Joe’s Market Update – March 13, 2019
After the Labour Day long weekend, It has been pretty uneventful in the market. In fruit news… Shephard avocadoes have now all but replaced end of season
Freeky Eggplant Paella
Melenzana… Aubergine… Eggplant! I don’t know of any other vegetable… That has as many names as… The high gloss, curvy & exotic eggplant! Now it wasn’t necessarily my first pick at
Joe’s Market Update – March 4, 2019
Lots of new arrivals this week and some interesting ones at that! Black sapphire grapes have started this week. Sweet, crisp and as the name suggests… Black… They have
Semi Naked Apple, Almond & Cinnamon Pie
Sarah Lee was her name… That’s where my love affair with apple pie began! I must have been around 5 or 6. Oh how naïve I was as
Joe’s Market Update – February 27, 2019
It’s not quite autumn but… That hasn’t stopped the arrival of both new season apples & pears! Last week’s pick were William’s Pears and… They’re great again this
Pear & Pecan Rocket Salad
What a wonder sugar & butter are! Combined… And within only a few minutes… The duo transform humble ingredients… Like our delicious Aussie pecans… Into sweet, crunchy & even more
Joe’s Market Update – February 19, 2019
Let’s start off with some good eats. In fruit, melons & rockies are eating well. Navels & Aussie Valencias are plentiful & also plenty of flavor. The pick
Roasted Corn with Chili, Coriander & Lime Butter
Extra lime to serve… Hot chilies for zing and… Lots of good salt for rubbing! That’s what this week’s recipe needs… No… Demands!!! Corn on the cob reminds me of my
Joe’s Market Update – February 12, 2019
Challenges! Catastrophic weather continues to hit farmers across the country. Last week’s extreme northern Victoria heat, Turned to wild hail storms over the weekend! An unfortunate farmer in Wood
Mango Coconut Muffins
When you think mango… What comes to mind? The fruit itself? Maybe a steamy tropical holiday? What about a refreshing juice… Or even an adult’s only exotic cocktail? Gotta say… Muffins weren’t