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Basil in a Pot; Blueberries; Handmade Noodles

October 13, 2019

I’ve had difficulties finding a reliable “Basil in a Pot” supplier since my supplier stopped sending to the market.

Guess what, they’re back sending!

Keep this pot on your kitchen window sill and water occasionally, should last at least a week, maybe two, possibly even longer. Some have even planted it, with mixed results.

Blueberries are still good value, continuing the 2 for $7; 3 for $10 special.

Strawberries will start to increase in price, as it is getting towards the end of the Queensland season, and the local Victorian season hasn’t quite kicked in yet.

Last week we introduced the Handmade Organic Noodles made from 97% organic Australian Produce.

This week we are adding Beetroot Noodles and Turmeric Noodles, so now there are four to choose from (Plain Noodles and Spinach Noodles are the other two).

This week’s early bird coupon code for a 5% discount is: CC66

Have a great week,

Cheers, Michael

P.S. Limes are still half price

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Handmade organic noodles; Cheap Asparagus; Half Price Limes

October 6, 2019

One of my suppliers has started supplying Handmade Organic Noodles made from 97% organic Australian ingredients. They only take 5 minutes to cook, and the 200g pack contains four little bundles, so it’s not necessary to cook the whole pack at once. I’ll start by offering the plain and spinach varieties, with more flavours to come.

The asparagus season is getting into full swing, so this week’s special is 2 bunches for $3.98 or 3 bunches for $5.49.

Limes are also cheap at $0.49 cents each

This week’s early bird coupon code for a 5% discount is: CC55

Have a great week,

Cheers, Michael

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Asparagus back in season; Baby “Love” Beets are also available

September 29, 2019

Deliveries as usual again this week.

The asparagus season has been a bit late this year due to the colder start to Spring. Usually the season is in full swing by the middle of September, but this year it’s only just gearing up.

Baby “Love” Beets are also back, perfect in a salad or as a side.

Blueberries have crept a bit in price, but still offering then at 2 for $7.79 and 3 for $11.

This week’s early bird coupon code for a 5% discount is: CC44

Have a great week,

Cheers, Michael

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Blueberry Special continues: 2 for $7; 3 for $10

September 8, 2019

Last week’s blueberry special proved very popular, sold 298 punnets which is easily a Micky Booth record!

So here goes again: 2 punnets for $7 or 3 punnets for $10. I hope you agree, the flavour of them was pretty good.

We’re are also introducing two new potato varieties which will be sold in 500g portions, and packaged in compostable packaging (similar to the Yellow Squash and Brussells Sprouts).

The varieties are Kipfler and Cocktail (or baby) Potatoes.

This week’s early bird coupon code for a 5% discount is: CC22

Have a great week,

Cheers, Michael

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Blueberry Special: 2 for $7; 3 for $10

September 1, 2019

One of the reasons I don’t sell blueberries that often, is because the taste can be quite disappointing. You never really know what you are going to get. I sampled them last Thursday whilst at the market, and was very pleasantly surprised.

My truss tomato supplier (Flavorite Tomatoes in Warragul) also supplies blueberries. They have a packing facility in Coffs Harbour where they source their blueberries from.

They are offering me a good price this week, so I’m passing on the savings with a 2 for $7; or 3 for $10 special.

This week’s early bird coupon code for a 5% discount is: CC99

Have a great week,

Cheers, Michael

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We re-use the boxes; Strawberries even cheaper

August 25, 2019

Just a reminder that we re-use the cardboard and polystyrene boxes that we deliver your fruit and veggies in over and over again. If you haven’t got any further use for them, leave them out before your delivery each week.

Market Update:

Cantaloupe have come down in price, so offering that on special this week.

Queensland strawberries are still going strong, and have reduced the price to 2 for $5.50; 3 for $7.50

I experimented with machine beans a few weeks ago, but are back with the hand picked variety, they cost a bit more, but last about twice as long.

Please note: The supermarkets only supply machine picked beans, which get damaged during picking and only last a few days before they start to deteriorate.

This week’s early bird coupon code for a 5% discount is: CC88

Have a great week,

Cheers, Michael

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Sweet corn is back; Reminder we sell a range of pantry items

August 18, 2019

Sweet corn has been in short supply for the last month or so. Quality and supply has improved, so it’s back on the menu this week.

Just a reminder that apart from fruit and veggies, we also stock:

Pasture Fed free range Jindi eggs from Jindivic in West Gippsland (The farmer (Will) delivers them himself to our Ringwood factory every Tuesday morning)
Summer Snow apple juice from Officer
Crunchy and smooth peanut butter made from Australian grown peanuts (and nothing else)
A selection of nuts (cashews, almonds & a raw nut mix)
A number of varieties of Pure Peninsula Australia honey (from the Mornington Peninsula)
Chocolate coated liquorice which is manufactured in Mordialloc
Banana Bread (plain; pear & raspberry; blueberry & banana)
Corn Chips (plain; tasty cheese; zesty lime)

This week’s early bird coupon code for a 5% discount is: CC77

Have a great week,

Cheers, Michael

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Tangellos available this week; Strawberry special continues

August 11, 2019

There is plenty of great tasting citrus available at this time of the year: navel oranges; mandarins, ruby grapefruit; lemons; limes, and now TANGELLOS!

If you haven’t tried them before, they taste like a cross between an orange, a mandarin and a grapefruit. They’re very juicy, and do have a bit of a “tang” to them, hence the name.

Strawberry special continues for another week (2 for $6, 3 for $8), from the feedback I’m getting, they also seem to be lasting quite well.

The Garlic and Herb baby love potato special is also continuing.

This week’s early bird coupon code for a 5% discount is: CC66

Have a great week,

Cheers, Michael

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More cheap strawberries; new mandarin variety; half price baby love potatoes

August 4, 2019

Strawberry special continues for another week (2 for $6, 3 for $8).

It wasn’t the greatest imperial mandarin season this year, there was a lot of rain during the growing season which really affected the quality of the fruit. The “Afourer” variety are much better, still easy to peel, and just the odd pip, not too many.

The Garlic and Herb baby love potatoes are available again, my supplier has given me a great deal (half price) which I’m passing on in full. You can pop them in the microwave, heat them up by frying them, or making a potato salad out of them.

This week’s early bird coupon code for a 5% discount is: CC55

Have a great week,

Cheers, Michael

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Strawberry special continues (2 for $6; 3 for $8)

July 28, 2019

The Queensland strawberries last week were bigger and better than I had expected. The grower has informed me that they will be just as good this coming week, so we are able to offer the same special as last week: 2 for $6 or 3 for $8.

I always buy hand picked beans as they last longer than the machine picked ones. The hand picked ones are very expensive at the moment, so will be buying the machine picked ones this week. You may or may not tell the difference. Just a warning that this week’s beans may not last as long, so use them within four or five days.

Probably the last week for the imperial mandarins, the next variety will be the “Afourer Mandarins” which will begin the week after.

This week’s early bird coupon code for a 5% discount is: CC44

Have a great week,

Cheers, Michael

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