You might be out here paying $8 for mid strawberries while the best, freshest, and actually tasty produce is sitting RIGHT under your nose. The culprit? Out-of-season food—a scam we’ve all fallen for.
Here’s the truth: when produce isn’t in season, it’s either flown halfway across the planet (losing all its flavour and soul in the process) or grown in a way that makes it taste like damp cardboard. Either way, you lose.
But don’t panic—there’s still time to redeem your grocery cart. April in Australia is stacked with elite, top-tier, chef’s-kiss-level produce.
🔥 THE VIP LIST (Autumn Edition):
🍎 Apples & Pears – This is their peak season, meaning they’re extra crunchy, juicy, and not that sad, mealy mess you get in summer. Get them now before they start tasting like disappointment.
🍊 Mandarins & Oranges – Nature’s candy is back, baby. Sweet, juicy, and dripping with Vitamin C, so you can maybe survive flu season.
🥕 Pumpkin & Root Veggies – It’s cozy food season, which means it’s your civic duty to make a pumpkin soup or a roast veggie tray. And no, frozen chips don’t count.
🍄 Mushrooms – The underrated king of umami is in its prime. Stir-fry them, throw them on toast, or pretend you’re a fancy chef and make risotto.
🥬 Spinach, Kale & Silverbeet – Forget that sad, lifeless iceberg lettuce. These greens are thriving right now, meaning fresher stir-fries, soups, and salads that don’t taste like water.
THE GAME PLAN:
1️⃣ Buy in season → Your wallet stays happy.
2️⃣ Enjoy actual flavour → No more bland nonsense.
3️⃣ Support local farmers → Because the supermarket CEOs don’t need more of your money.