Eat you greens this August thanks to these seasonal picks
From baby broccoli to gai lan, these are the vegetables (and fruit) to look for this month.
August is an ideal month to incorporate various leafy greens into your diet. Kim Driver, from wholesale seller Southside Fruit and Veg in Naarm/Melbourne, recommends Tuscan kale, collard greens, and rainbow chard as top picks. Michael Tammes, from Oz Fresh Herbs on Bunurong Country, suggests trying different Asian greens and highlights gai lan as the best among them.
These greens are not only affordable but also quite fresh at this time of year. Another leafy green, warrigal greens, is becoming increasingly popular and can be found in various dishes, including pasta, after proper blanching.
Brassicas, such as baby broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbages, are particularly flavorful and sweet during winter. Cauliflower, in particular, is a favorite of Matt Atkins, the owner and executive chef of Aboriginal catering organization, Plate Events and Catering on Dharug Country in Sydney. He recommends roasting cauliflower and wattleseed puree for a delicious dish.
Cabbages, especially those grown in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, are also a great buy in August. Brussels sprouts, fennel, and beetroot are other favorites in commercial cooking at this time of year. Potatoes, too, are always popular, with King Edward and Dutch creams being recommended varieties.
Citrus fruits, such as mandarins, blood oranges, and finger limes, are in season and can be turned into a refreshing citrus salad. Yvonne Georges from Harcourt Orchards mentions cara cara oranges, which are juicy, vibrant, and refreshing. Exotic options like mangosteens, mangos, and green papayas are also available in August, adding a unique twist to your meals.
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