Why Shop For Seasonal Foods?

To stretch your shopping budget and be sure you can provide sufficient and nutritious food for your family it's important to know what produce is in season. Buying in-season fruits and vegetables is usually cheap and will help you stretch your food budget further.

What Should I Buy?

This varies depending on the region of Australia, but in general, the following produce is readily available for each season:

• Summer: Beans, Capsicum, Celery, Eggplant, Corn, Tomatoes, Zucchini Berries, Melons,
• Autumn: Potato, Beans, Pumpkin, Snow Peas, Turnips, Corn, Pears, Kiwifruit
• Winter: Brussel Sprouts, Fennel, Potato, Carrot
• Spring: Silverbeet, Spinach, Rhubarb, Peas, Fennel, Artichokes
• All Year: Beansprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Bananas.

For a complete list (and print friendly chart) visit this helpful guide.

But What Do I Cook?

We know it can be challenging to prepare fresh, healthy meals for your family - especially if you’ve got fussy kids! However, there are many strategies you can use to make the most of in-season produce while staying within your budget.

One helpful resource is the website Recipe Land, which has a variety of recipes featuring seasonal produce. Using this website, you can find inspiration for recipes that use ingredients you have on hand or that are on sale at your local grocery store.