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Local strawberries available again 3 punnets for $8.90

November 17, 2019

My local strawberry grower informs me that as the weather has settled down, the strawberries will be very good; 3 punnets for $8.90; 2 punnets for $6.80.

Apparently, a few of the blueberry growers were evacuated from their farms last week due to the fires in Northern New South Wales. They lost a couple of days picking, but sounds like that are back on their farms, and supply of blueberries hasn’t been affected too much.

Still no peaches, just white or yellow nectarines.

Last week for the mandarins, then that’s it until next May.

This week’s early bird coupon code for a 5% discount is: CC33

Have a great week,

Cheers, Michael

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Mangoes & Nectarines (both yellow & white are available)

November 10, 2019

Mangoes from the Northern Territory (Katherine) are available this week, as are yellow and white nectarines.

I was planning on offering white peaches this week, but they were damaged by hail early last week.

The fluctuating weather has not been good for local strawberries.

My strawberry grower has advised me to give them a break this week, they may be available next week, depending on quality.

Watermelon is also back on, pity it’s not watermelon weather!

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

Have a great week,

Cheers, Michael

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White Peaches from Renmark in SA; Local strawberries are available

October 27, 2019

I tried a new season white peach at the market last Thursday, and was very impressed with the flavour.

They are grown in Renmark, South Australia, are they are available for purchase this week.

Last week’s strawberries were the last of the Queensland ones, this week we’re starting Victorian strawberries which are grown in the Yarra Valley.

Nectarines shouldn’t be far away, no parsnips or gold kiwi this week.

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

Have a great week,

Cheers, Michael

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Baby cucumbers; Stone Fruit very soon; Sweet Potato Noodles

October 20, 2019

Baby cucumbers are a great lunch box snack, they are available again this week.

I’m noticing a bit of early season stone fruit in the market, probably a bit too early yet, may start offering them in a couple of weeks. Want to make sure they have some flavour!

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

This week we are also adding Sweet Potato Noodles, so now there are five to choose from (Plain; Spinach; Turmeric; Beetroot and Sweet Potato).

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

Have a great week,

Cheers, Michael

P.S. Limes are still half price

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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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