December is peak season for berries, with blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and Victorian strawberries.
Rockmelons are eating superbly. Choose melons with golden to creamy skin, a sweet aroma, good weight for size, and slight softness at the stem end.
Summer is prime time for tomatoes, with a colourful mix of shapes, sizes and flavours landing in store. Choose from truss and oval Roma tomatoes, heirloom, cherry, grape, and festive cherry truss.
Potato prices traditionally rise at this time of year as demand peaks and supplies tighten. The best-value option is to buy in bulk, choosing 2–5 kilo bags. Plan ahead, unpack them from plastic as soon as you get home, and store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated spot to help prevent greening or sprouting
Eggplant turns wonderfully smoky and tender on the barbecue, soaking up flavours like a sun-warmed sponge and earning its place as a true summer essential. With prices at $4–$8 per kilo, it’s the perfect time to pile a few into your basket and grill them into dips, salads, or charred slices for easy entertaining.
Carrots are excellent value and a nutritional powerhouse, offering vitamins A, B6 and C. Try them raw in salads, blended into juice with orange and ginger, or in a Moroccan carrot, rocket and chickpea salad