Don’t miss out on sweet eating, plump and delicious late-season cherries. Most cherries are now coming from Tasmanian. They are excellent quality

For a tropical, sweet summer-sensation, pick up a bag of new season lychees. They're easy to peel and are the best value at this time of the year

Stay hydrated and cool with a twist of lime juice and mint in iced water.

Don't miss out of the last of the Australian grown apricots. The fruit is now coming from Tasmanian

Aussie grape season is in full swing with good supplies coming from the Sunraysia area. So grab please do yourself a favour and pick up a generous, juicy bunch or a kilo bag, to enjoy as a snack, or for a burst of sweet add grapes to salads. Select from white, red and black seedless varieties

A South Australian grown Reed avocados is the most flavoursome and creamy avocado available at this time of year

Summer is the best time to enjoy in-season tomatoes. Ripened in the warmer weather tomatoes are full-flavoured truss cherry tomatoes are an excellent buy

Eggplants are at their best value from late summer to early autumn as Sydney growers are harvest quality crops. Select smooth eggplant with a firm, satin-like, glossy skin, which feels heavy for their size

A barbecue is not complete without mushrooms. Flats (large open mushrooms) have a rich, intense flavour and meaty texture

Versatile and tasty snake beans are in season and are great in salads, stir-fries, curries and laskas. Snake beans are sold in bunches, snake beans are about 30cm in length and have a delicate flavour.

Kids and adults alike love the refreshing crunch of cucumbers. Baby cucumbers are a miniature cucumber that makes a healthy snack and are ideal for adding a little crunch to our salads

At this time of year light, salads are the star of the kitchen. Baby spinach leaves are a tasty and convenient addition to the salad.

You say potato, and we think of a summery potato salad. Perfect for enjoying with summery barbecue or taking on a picnic

Zucchinis are a breeze to prepare. No need to peel, simply slice, dice or grate, their mild flavour makes them a hit with the kids. Delicious barbecued.

From late summer to early autumn, locally grown sweetcorn shines for quality and freshness. Add corn kernels to salads, salsas, fritters, pasta dishes, meat patties and rice dishes for colour and sweetness.