In Western Europe cucumbers are usually eaten raw. In Asian countries they are often prepared in the wok. An Asian cucumber has a prickly skin and the consistency is nore firm. It is therefore more suitable for frying; it retains its firm bite, shape and crispness even after preparation. ... Read more
I love salads and eat one in some form every day, either as a main meal OR as a side to a grill or burger. Some of my favourite accompaniments are a Greek salad, coleslaw, fragrant Vietnamese salad with basil and mint, tabbouleh, Waldorf, tomato and grated carrot. Over the past five years, I reckon I’ve tried just about every salad rec... Read more
Hi there, I’m Morris the Melon – the sweetest friend you’ll ever meet.Since I was just a little seedling, I dreamt of sharing my passion for melons with salad lovers everywhere! In my official role as melon agent, and on behalf of my cousins honeydew, piel de sapo and watermelon, these days I roll in to special events with my mate Bruce and c... Read more
Truss tomatoes are grown in custom-built glasshouses all year round, which guarantees no matter what the weather conditions, truss tomatoes are always happy and protected. Truss tomatoes are hand-picked. By keeping them on the vine, they continue to ripen and sweeten ensuring they are at their best when you are ready to eat them. Australi... Read more
Munching on a carrot or snacking on capsicum strips has always been second nature to me. My first job was stocking the shelves in my family's market garden produce shop, so I thought I had a pretty good handle on where vegetables came from. But, in 2017, I joined the vegetable seed company, Rijk Zwaan, and wow were my eyes opened. I've been lu... Read more
Is it that our produce ripens on the vine longer, allowing the natural sugars to develop more? Or is it that we have the smartest, most passionate growers in the industry? The fact that our greenhouses contain the most advanced technologies in the industry? Or how quickly we get it from the farm to the shelf. We believe it’s all of these things a... Read more
We represent many of the Western Australian vegetable growers who grow the fresh salad produce Australians love to use! From your classic tomatoes to your little bit left of centre beetroot, broccoli salads and baby spianch. We love them all, the colours, the flavours and opportunity they each bring to create and share wonderful salads. We hope you... Read more
The locals in the Southern Forests region of Western Australia have known about it for generations. In this gorgeous, pristine part of the world, something magical is going on. Maybe it’s the clear, crisp air. Or the extraordinary fertility of the soils. Maybe it’s the 365 growing days a year. Or the purity of the rainfall. Or maybe it’... Read more
After 15 years as a professional advertising photographer, Chef Caterer & Patissier Christopher Howe completed his Chef apprenticeship with Mercato Restaurant in Daylesford, Australia, fulfilling his aspiration to become a better cook and went on to become an Award winning Chef. Whilst at The Avoca Hotel, together with his team, he won a ... Read more
The Sweet Palermo grower groupSweet Palermo peppers are cultivated by the global Sweet Palermo growers group, with farms spread across the world. From Europe to North and South America, Asia, Africa, and even Australia, these growers ensure the finest quality peppers are produced worldwide.... Read more
Life’s too short to eat average food, and vegetables and salads are anything but average. They’re packed with feel good chemicals, rainbow colours and flavours that dare you to explore the comfort zone of your palate. In the kitchen I love to create winning flavour combinations and incorporate them into my salads: it’s a great way to impress ... Read more
Letícia Massula is a chef living in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She shares her cooking skills. creativity and lovely recipes on Love my Salad. ... Read more
Produce for Better Health Foundation believes that it is important to include a variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet, More Matters! We believe all forms are important, canned, dried, frozen, fresh, 100% juice. ... Read more
“We are blessed to be surrounded by so many diverse and resource rich regions with varying climatic conditions giving a huge, even if glimpsing, selection of produce from which to plan our menus and "specials" around. Our ever-changing menu reflects local produce that’s harvested at its peak from within the local area,” says Glen Barratt of W... Read more
At the Grand Oak Culinary Market, our focus is to provide you with a great selection of local produce that is healthy, tasty and fresh.All of our salads are made and inspired by Executive Chef Jan-Willem Stulp. The Grand Oak provides you with excellent gourmet meals and fresh local produce.... Read more
I have always been fascinated by the fact that one little seed turns into a big plant that produces incredibly delicious vegetables. It is sensational, that you can harvest for weeks many kilograms of crunchy red fruits from just one single little velvety tomato seed.... Read more
Why do I like salads? I cannot imagine my daily routine without them. I never tire of salads; they offer such a variety of different possibilities that it is easy to eat salads every day without being bored, and hard to think about replacing them with any other food. The colours, flavours and nutrients of their ingredients are the secret of their v... Read more
I love food! So naturally, I enjoy playing around with different flavors and textures to create healthy meals that nourish both myself and my four year old daughter. With a vibrant, colorful meal on our plates, I feel like I am really taking care of myself and my family. Slowly transitioning from amateur cook to chef extraordinaire :)... Read more
So many variations are possible with salads, vegetables and dressings, so I never get bored eating them! Every season has it's own produce that can be used to prepare a new salad.Once in a while I will share my own creations hoping to inspire you to make the recipes as well. Let me know if you liked it or what was your own addition that made the sa... Read more
I don’t just like salads, I love them... They're so fun, full of colours, flavours, aromas. They give you infinite options to be innovative every day! ... Read more
I love to cook using quality ingredients and prepare beautifully presented dishes to share and enjoy.... Read more
As an expert in nutrition, I like to view the salad as the main dish and not just as a side dish. A well-made salad with lots of colours and using fresh seasonal ingredients should be able to provide all the nutrients and vitality needed for a good healthy body.... Read more
For generations, Prominent growers have been growing top-quality vine tomatoes with nature's help. Thanks to their taste and juiciness, our vine tomatoes are easily combined with other products, making them exceptionally suitable for use in salads! Please allow us to introduce three of our growers to you: Roel, Richard and Joost. Prominent tom... Read more
I love salads because they're beautiful in flavour, beautiful to look at, and, needless to say, delicious.... Read more