Onions
Onions are renowned for adding flavour to a variety of dishes. Use them in soups, casseroles, stir frys, salads and for flavouring in meatballs.
How to select
Select onions that are hard, bright, clean and wellshaped.
Select onions that are hard, bright, clean and wellshaped.
How to store
Store onions in a cool, dry, dark place.
Store onions in a cool, dry, dark place.
Cucumber
Related to the Melon, Squash and Pumpkin the cucumber has a crisp edible skin, juicy flesh and soft edible seeds.
How to select
Cucumbers should be chosen for their firm, fresh appearance and have a good green colouring.
Cucumbers should be chosen for their firm, fresh appearance and have a good green colouring.
How to store
Store cucumbers in the crisper of your refrigerator cabinet.
Store cucumbers in the crisper of your refrigerator cabinet.
How to use
Cucumbers are a versatile ingredient, often used in salads, curries and dips such as tzatziki.
Cucumbers are a versatile ingredient, often used in salads, curries and dips such as tzatziki.
Silverbeet
Often eated steamed as a side vegetable, silverbeet is also great in stir fries and in filo pastries,usually with cheese. Silverbeet is a useful alternative to spinach.
How to select
Select fresh, dark green, crisp leaves and stalks.
Select fresh, dark green, crisp leaves and stalks.
How to store
How to store: Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper.
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