The mild climate in Australia is ideal for growing a wide range of fresh vegetables all year round. In the last 10 years, leafy green Asian vegetables are easily available - kangkong (ong choy), choy sum (mustard green), bok choy (Shanghai bai cai of varying sizes), etc.
Just as most most autumn fruits and vegetables are orange (such as pumpkin and persimmon), green is the dorminant colour of spring harvest now.
Below : A refreshing summer salad of sliced fennel bulb, spanish sweet onion, orange cubes, capsicum, tomatoes and mint leaves. Toss in French vinegarette or citrus fruit juices. Yes, break down the taboo - you could mix fruits and vegetables, spices with dessert, sweet in the main course, beans in salad and dessert ...
Zucchini flowers (courgettes) is usually found in fine dining restaurants. They cost twice or three times more than the full grown zucchini. Best eaten when deep fried in light batter or stuffed with egg and cheese. Can be fried, baked or steamed.
Pumpkins are available in Spring which coincides with Halloween in the northern hemisphere.
Swede, a winter vegetable that is subtly sweet and essential ingredient for heart warming stews with meat or soups. Versatile and matches well with most vegetables - carrots, parsnips, potatoes, onions, tomatoes.
Celeraic does not look appealing or appetising but it has a stronger taste than celery which makes it useful for making cream sauce and soups.
Swede, a winter vegetable that is subtly sweet and essential ingredient for heart warming stews with meat or soups. Versatile and matches well with most vegetables - carrots, parsnips, potatoes, onions, tomatoes.
Celeraic does not look appealing or appetising but it has a stronger taste than celery which makes it useful for making cream sauce and soups.
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