I started offering strawberries again late last week after not selling them for at least a couple of months.

They are coming from Bundaberg, which is located 360 km north of Brisbane.

Please take into account, by the time they are picked, packed and transported to Melbourne, it’s at least a couple of days before you get them. Don’t expect them to last as long as locally grown strawberries (which are not available at the moment), so best to eat them within two to three days (or sooner).

There is an issue with spring onion supply at the moment, so I’ve taken them off the online store. You’ll also notice that cucumbers (both lebanese and continental are expensive, but are available).

Generally speaking, when something is expensive, it’s because supply is limited, and it’s not in season. So you pay more, for inferior quality.

Have a good week!

Cheers,

Michael

 

Not sure why we sold so much rhubarb last week, perhaps it was featured on a cooking show?

Well, it’s available at the moment, and it’s also relatively easy to grow and very hardy for those interested in growing it.

Rhubarb leaves contain oxalic acid which is poisonous, that’s why we cut them off for you.

Iceberg lettuce continues to be hard to source and very expensive. Apparently the farmers weren’t able to plant it in Queensland because of the floods of a few months ago.

Baby cos lettuce or salad mix are the best options for those eating salads at the moment.

We’ve just changed Buttercup’s water (our Common Goldfish), so she’s very pleased about that.

Pops the cat is having a snooze on the couch, I’m going to put up a towel rail in the new bathroom before delivering some fruit and veg to my mum.

Exciting times in the Micky Booth household.

All the best to you all,

Michael

 

 

Deliveries as usual this coming week.

Sweet corn from Queensland is available again.

Iceberg lettuce continues to be very expensive, Baby Cos twin pack, maybe a better option.

There is a new online store feature that may speed up your online ordering.

Click on the “heart” item next to the product and you can place the item in a “List”.

Call your list whatever you like (eg. Regular Items).

There is also the option of using the “My Last Order” feature which also speeds up ordering.

What a dreary day, I’ve been for a walk in the rain (bought cat food for Pops); ordered plastic tubing from Bunnings so we can change the water in Buttercup’s fish tank easily (she is a common goldfish); can’t mow the nature strip, it’s too wet; time to go into the garage and throw a few darts!

Have a good week,

Cheers,

Michael

 

 

 

Last week I promoted a Plant Based Mince from Flexible Foods. If you cooked with it during the week, I’m very interested in any feedback.

This week we are offering an Instant Pasta Meal from the same company.

It’s also vegan and gluten free, and the $5.95 price tag is a big discount from the recommended retail price.

The red seedless grapes season is now over, so no more Australian grown grapes until the end of the year.

There are strawberries around in the market, but the price is high, and the quality and flavour poor. Hoping to have them back on soon.

Best of the fruits are citrus (navel oranges, mandarins, ruby grapefruit, lemons and limes), all apple varieties; pears and kiwi fruit (both green and gold).

Have a good week,

Cheers,

Michael

We are offering a soy-free Plant Based Mince from Flexible Foods this week.

I don’t get into the kitchen that often, but decided to have a go at making the Vegetable Curry recipe on the back of the pack.

The package contains the actual plant-based mince which is seasoned with a mild curry flavour. The other ingredients are an onion, red capsicum, broccoli, coconut cream and frozen peas. Rice is not provided in the package, so you’ll have to provide that as well.

Feedback at home was very positive, looks like I’ll be spending more time in the kitchen!

The $5.95 price tag for this week is a big discount from the recommended retail price.

Have a good week!

Cheers,

Michael

 

As I mentioned last week, we are delivering as usual over the school holidays.

The hand made Noodles that we started selling last year, are back in stock. There are three varieties to choose from: spinach; tumeric; and beetroot.

Cauliflower, broccoli and hass avocado are all good value at the moment. I managed to get all the mushrooms that I needed last week, no need to cut back any orders.

Have a good week,

Cheers,

Michael

 

 

Because of the continuing uncertainty regarding travel, we will be delivering throughout the upcoming school holidays (usually we take the first week off).

We have a new product this week, gluten free Potato grills available in two flavours: Sea Salt; and Balsamic Vinegar and Sea Salt. They look pretty healthy, and taste great.

It’s mushrooms turn to be in short supply, I can still get them, but they have jumped in price.

Have a good week!

Cheers,

Michael

Every week I deliver a small box of fruit and veggies to my mum, and every week she says, “Don’t forget the parsnips!”

Her specialty is mashed parsnips and carrot, a great alternative to the traditional mashed potatoes.

It’s pretty simple to make, here is one of many easy recipes.

One of my customers mentioned that she made a lasagne with the Tasty Cheese Corn Chips as a substitute for pasta sheets.

Apparently it proved to be very popular in her household.

Have a good week,

Cheers,

Michael

 

I haven’t seen Hass avocado this cheap for quite some time. Good time to try one of my favourite all time snacks, that being vegemite on toast with a generous amount of avocado spread on top. If you want to take it one step further, add cheese and a slice of tomato.

The Apple crisps proved very popular last week, hope those that ordered them were not disappointed.

Bananas still in short supply, but my supplier has told me I will get what I need.

Take care,

Michael

 

 

One of the apple growers that we use from Cobram (up on the Murray) has started producing Dried Apple Crisps. Different to the normal soft dried apple bits and pieces, these ones are crisp, more like potato chips. They’re gluten and nut free, 100% vegan, no added sugar, no artificial flavours or colouring.

I was given a sample pack at the market on Tuesday, but they didn’t get back to the warehouse for others to try. I bought a box of 50 on Thursday, everyone has given them the thumbs up.

Our driver Geoff is doing the 100km Oxfam trailwalker in October, and is raising money by selling 200g tubs of Party Mix for $3 on the online store. Party Mix is not for everyone, so if you’d rather donate to him via his Oxfam page, here is the link.

He is in full training, and looking pretty good, Go Geoff Roberts!

Deliveries as usual this coming week, bananas still in short supply, but I managed to get what I needed last week.

Cheers,

Michael