IN FRUIT:
Little has changed this week in fruit. Again, there are lots of top quality and inexpensive berries which this week includes mulberries. Apples continue to be difficult but there are a few more top quality pink lady apples on offer as the west Australian fruit starting to arrive. Lots of bananas and prices are easing in this category. The papaya quality remains superb and prices are very reasonable. Rockmelons are easing and most citrus is shortening up except for mandarins. It’s time to try Northern Territory KP mangoes, they’re not too dear and are starting to ripen and eat well.
IN VEG:
The vegetable bargain of the week is celery. I think it’s as cheap as I have seen it for 4 or 5 years. Asparagus is now all Australian and the quality is excellent, far fresher than the imported product. Beetroot, both loose and in bunches, has come way back in price and top quality handpicked beans are very well priced. Zucchini both premium and Imperfect remain cheap as does broccoli, eggplant fennel and coriander. There are also bargains to be had in Shanghai bok choy and Imperfect tomatoes.
