Category — Fruit of the month

April’s fruit of the month is apples. Australia is said to be the world’s healthiest apple-growing environment and apples are grown in all states with Victoria being the leading producer. There are many varieties of apples grown in Australia, some of the more familiar being Bonza, Gala, Red and Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Jonathon, Pink Lady and Fuji. Seasons for the different types do vary, so ask your greengrocer which variety is the best at the time.

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March’s fruit of the month is passionfruit. Sweet and tangy passionfruit add a tropical taste to whatever they are added to. The passionfruit is native to South America and is grown extensively in Australia. [Read more →]

February’s fruit of the month is berries in all their diverse varieties: strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries to name a few!  They are at their best and least expensive right now, although many are available year round (often at a price). [Read more →]

The beautiful summer fruit has inspired me to start a new regular monthly post: fruit of the month. With such a diverse array of fruit available in Australia, I thought it would be useful to have a spotlight on a seasonal fruit with tips and ideas.

January’s fruit of the month is the peach. Who can resist a perfectly ripe, juicy peach on a hot summer’s day?  Packed full of vitamin A, B and C, peaches originated in China more than 2500 years ago. 
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