Market fresh Report - Week Ending Nov 30th

Creamy, vitamin E–rich Hass avocados continue to offer excellent value

Plump, colourful berries—including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries—are eating beautifully. For best flavour, allow berries to come to room temperature before serving and wash just prior to eating.

Glossy, sweet and tangy cherries from NSW, South Australian or and Victoria orchards are now available at your local greengrocer

The first plums of the season have arrived. Black Diamond plums are red-fleshed and extra flavoursome. Look for slightly soft fruit for maximum sweetness

Although asparagus is past its seasonal peak, quality remains consistent. Look for firm spears and tightly closed tips. Enjoy steamed, charred or tossed through risotto.

Tender, mild-flavoured leeks are a top pick right now. Use them in quiches, soups, risottos or as a base for savoury tarts. Store wrapped in a paper towel in the crisper for maximum freshness

Early season apricots, peaches and nectarines are full of flavour and perfect for snacking, adding to yoghurt, or grill for a simple summer dessert

Sweet, juicy mangoes continue to delight shoppers as the Queensland fruit come to market. Look for fruit that feels heavy for its size and has a fragrant aroma near the stem

Watermelons are a fantastic pick again this week

New season Australian grapes have just kicked off their season and are great for snacking or entertaining. Store unwashed in the refrigerator to maintain crunch.

Fresh, firm red and green cabbages are great buying

Crisp and fresh Iceberg lettuce varieties are well supplied and ideal for light, summer salads, burgers or lettuce cups.

Juicy new-season peaches and nectarines freshly harvested from orchards in NSW, South Australia and Victoria are available at your local greengrocer. Choose from white or yellow flesh varieties, perfect for snacking, baking, grilling or slicing into salads.

Good supplies of bananas make them a wallet-friendly choice and a great snack for both kids and adults. Ripe bananas can be stored in the fridge to extend shelf life—skins may darken, but the flesh remains firm and fresh.

Grape tomatoes are a thrifty buy. Roast grape tomatoes with olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper at 180C for 20–25 minutes until caramelised. Serve with grilled meats, toss into salads or spoon over bruschetta.

Versatile and nutritious eggplant is excellent value. Grill, roast, stir-fry or bake—it absorbs flavours beautifully and works well in pastas, curries, dips like baba ganoush or whip up a tasty eggplant, tomato and pinenut salad

Quick-cooking, nutrient-rich Asian leafy greens like bok choy, choy sum and gai lan are great value at $1.50–$2.50 a bunch. Stir-fry with garlic and oyster sauce or add to noodle bowls.