Dave's Market Update
In VEG
Regular carrots are well priced; the 1 kg pre-packs are a very reliable staple and are a little cheaper this week.
A bit of a change this week: we are seeing imperfect eggplant really great value. Cocktail potatoes are really good value as well, in 1 kg packs in NSW and loose by the kilo in QLD.
- David Harris
In FRUIT
Citrus continues to be well supplied. Try juicing our Cara Cara navels and /or blood oranges with regular navels - just a healthy way to start the day. For me, it will be the perfect pick of these to save money, that’s real value.
- David Harris
Dave's Pick of the Week - Murcott Mandarins
“The Honey Murcott mandarins are eating absolutely superbly. This to me is the best mandarin of the year. They are definitely the sweetest of all mandarins and more consistent than the very popular Imperials where no matter how carefully we select them, the nature of their rootstock means the odd dry one gets through. Not so, the Murcotts which are juicy, sweet and good sized fruit.
Unfortunately, they’re not as easy to peel as Imperials and they do have a lot of seeds. People of my generation think seeds in grapes and other fruit is the norm but the under 45-year-olds don’t. So, spit the seeds out, go to the trouble of peeling them and be rewarded.
These next three weeks, they are still fresh off the tree and at their absolute best. The price won’t get cheap again in the foreseeable future as a huge percentage of this crop now and in the future is committed to the Asian markets which seem to know no limits.”
- David Harris
HOW TO PICK
For a juicier mandarin, pick fruit which feels heavy for its size, has glossy skin and is softer to touch. Avoid fruit that is rock hard and does not yield a little to pressure.
HOW TO STORE
Store in a cool place for up to a week. If you would like to keep them longer, store in the fridge.
