Dave's Market Update
In Veg
“Red washed are the pick of the potato category this week, eating well and available at a bargain price.
This week, a couple of very good greens to choose from as well; broccoli , Brussels sprouts and hand-picked beans mean there are bargain options in this category. Snacking tomatoes, though not as plentiful as they have been, are still excellent value.
Corn continues to be fantastic quality and is eating superbly, the pre-packs particularly have eased this week. Finally, cauliflowers look to be easing as well, watch this space. Increased pickings of yellow capsicums are pointing to a bargain being avail in these again this weekend.”
- David Harris
In Fruit
“It’s grapes and more grapes this week. The best white seedless of the year are now available. We have the best grower of these Autumn crisp variety picking only the biggest and best fruit for our premium loose fruit. They are an extraordinary grape. As well, we have both Sapphire and black Adora. The varieties are well priced and available in store this week.
Raspberries are the pick of the berries and available at a great price. As we approach the end of March, lots of different varieties become available. This week, we are seeing increased supplies of Kanzi’s and the kids’ favourite, those little missile apples are underway.
We continue to have the cheapest bananas in town. Stone fruit is coming to an end however plums continue to be excellent eating and quite reasonably priced. My pick of the plums this week is the Tegan Blue variety. It’s a great plum and the best of them are grown in Western Australia which is where we source ours. Other plums that are eating well and have only just started are the September Candy and the October Sun varieties.
Finally, Aussie pomegranates get more affordable every week. For those who are so inclined, we have both Feijoas and persimmons available this week as well.”
-David Harris
Dave's Pick of the Week - Tegan Blue Plum
“The best time of the year for plums is Autumn and particularly in March. As the month draws to a close, we are often disappointed with how the peaches and nectarines eat. However, it is when the best eating plums come to market.
Tegan Blues are a very good example of this. Western Australia grows some of the best plums and is generally a little behind the Eastern states time wise. These Autumn plums don’t get the credit they deserve for a couple of reasons.
Firstly, many people eat the early plums and are disappointed with the flavour and decide they don’t like plums. Secondly, most retailers don’t sell the fruit ripe enough and customers often sample them way before they are ripe. I take these beautiful plums home and leave them out of the fridge for 4 or 5 days until they are quite soft. Try them over the next few weeks, they are a real treat.
This week, we have the Western Australian Tegans at a great price, and I will be recommending at least one variety of plums every week until after Easter.”- David Harris
HOW TO PICKSelect plums that are smooth, plump, and fairly firm with colour according to their variety.
HOW TO STORE
Keep out of the fridge until they are soft (for full flavour). Once soft you can keep in the fridge for days.
