by TGB | Jun 12, 2014 | Vegetables
Local French breakfast radish will be available to order from next week. French Breakfast Radish is a pre 1885 heirloom variety with a mild, spicy flavour.
by TGB | May 28, 2014 | Fruit
Delicious custard apples are now in season and available for purchase through wholesale and retail. Sweet and delicate, the custard apple tastes like a mixture of custard and apple flesh. Delicious!
by TGB | May 27, 2014 | Vegetables
Sweet vine ripened mini capsicums are now available by the punnet. They are ideal for snacking, stir fries or stuffing.
by TGB | May 26, 2014 | Vegetables
West Aussie Borlotti beans have hit the shelves. The pretty shell of the Borlotti bean is inedible and they must be shelled before used. They are commonly used in Italian and Portuguese cuisines. The nutty flavour and creamy texture of the Borlotti bean makes for a...
by TGB | May 21, 2014 | Vegetables
The visually stunning and highly nutritious Tuscan Cabbage (Cavolo Nero) is now available. Delicious steamed, baked, braised or pan fried, it can also be eaten raw or added to juices and smoothies.
by TGB | May 2, 2014 | Vegetables
Local Jerusalem artichokes are now in season. Despite the name, Jerusalem artichokes are not from Jerusalem and are not artichokes. They are the knobbly, edible tuber of a variety of sunflower. Jerusalem artichokes are a fantastic source of iron and can be used in...
by TGB | Apr 30, 2014 | Fruit
The first batch of Aussie Mandarins have just landed in store. They’re sweet, juicy and oh so yummy. ..
by TGB | Apr 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
New season Pink Lady Apples have just arrived in store, farm direct from Nannup. Sweet, crunchy and delicious, they get two big thumbs up!
by TGB | Apr 23, 2014 | Fruit
Local spray free Aztec Fruit are now available. Aztec fruit (also known as the White Sapote) is a deliciously sweet fruit that is often described as tasting like a cross between caramel, coconut and pear. They are rich in vitamin C and are second only to the banana in...
by admin@thegardenbasket.com.au | Apr 16, 2014 | Fruit
The seeds of the pomegranate fruit are juicy, sweet and downright delicious. Sprinkle them in salads, fruit salads, over desserts or eat them by themselves as a tasty snack. Pomegranates are full of antioxidants, so it’s a snack your body will thank you...
by TGB | Apr 10, 2014 | Fruit
The start of the local lemon season is finally upon us! Local Eureka lemons are now available.
by TGB | Apr 8, 2014 | Fruit
New season Nannup Fuji Apples are now available. Crunchy, sweet and delicious, you better get in before our staff eat them all.
by TGB | Apr 8, 2014 | Fruit, The Garden Basket
An impressive range of locally grown Heirloom tomatoes have just landed in store. We have Green Zebra, Black Russian, Beef Steak, Yellow Jubilee and San Manzano. Amazing!
by TGB | Apr 7, 2014 | Fruit, The Garden Basket
The following lines are now out of season locally and are no longer available through wholesale and retail: Figs Peaches Nectarines Plums Mangoes I’m sure we’ll all miss the stone fruit but watch this space for updates on delectable new season...
by TGB | Apr 4, 2014 | The Garden Basket
Locally handcrafted Ghee by Lotus Blue is now available. Ghee is clarified butter and makes for a great cooking alternative to butter or oil. Ghee is full off saturated (good) fats, whereas butter and some oils are full of polyunsaturated fat, which can be unhealthy...
by TGB | Apr 2, 2014 | The Garden Basket
Turmeric is most commonly used in Indian and Sri Lankan cooking but there’s more to this vibrant orange spice than flavouring your curry. Turmeric (often misspelled “tumeric”) is the latest food attracting the “superfood” label. Turmeric...
by TGB | Apr 2, 2014 | Vegetables
Kohlrabi has just landed in store. This unique vegetable is delicious in soups, eaten raw, roasted, steamed or made into fritters. Not only is Kohlrabi delicious, it’s extremely good for you. It contains more vitamin C than an orange, so is a very powerful...
by TGB | Mar 28, 2014 | Fruit
New season Packham pears are now available, farm direct from Nannup.
by TGB | Mar 27, 2014 | Fruit, The Garden Basket, Uncategorized
West Aussie finger limes are now in season. This unique fruit is best married with fish but is also sensational in desserts. Pre-order today to take advantage of this unusual fruits short season.
by TGB | Mar 25, 2014 | Fruit, Retail, The Garden Basket
You won’t find a sweeter, juicier tomato anywhere! These are truly sensational and look gorgeous on the plate.
