Fresh Vegetables

Squash brings colour and a tender texture to seasonal cooking.

• Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
• Enjoy: Roast in pieces, simmer into soup or mash after cooking.
• Store: Keep whole winter squash cool and dry; refrigerate cut portions.
• Prepare: Wash before cutting; remove tough skin and seeds as needed and cook until tender.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Aromatic alliums form a flavourful base for savoury cooking.

• Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
• Enjoy: Sauté for soups and sauces or roast as a side dish.
• Store: Keep dry bulb onions and shallots cool and ventilated; refrigerate green onions and leeks.
• Prepare: Trim and clean thoroughly; peel dry outer layers where needed.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Mushrooms add an earthy, savoury flavour and satisfying texture.

• Nutrition: Mushrooms contribute naturally occurring savoury compounds; nutrient levels vary by species.
• Enjoy: Sauté, roast or simmer into sauces and soups.
• Store: Keep refrigerated in breathable packaging.
• Prepare: Brush or rinse away debris, trim as needed and cook thoroughly.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Tomatoes bring a juicy texture and a balance of sweetness and acidity.

• Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
• Enjoy: Slice into salads, roast or simmer into a sauce.
• Store: Keep whole tomatoes at room temperature until ripe; refrigerate cut tomatoes.
• Prepare: Rinse, remove stems and cut as needed. Quarter small tomatoes lengthwise for young children.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Tomatoes bring a juicy texture and a balance of sweetness and acidity.

• Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
• Enjoy: Slice into salads, roast or simmer into a sauce.
• Store: Keep whole tomatoes at room temperature until ripe; refrigerate cut tomatoes.
• Prepare: Rinse, remove stems and cut as needed. Quarter small tomatoes lengthwise for young children.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Potatoes are a versatile base for comforting sides and everyday meals.

• Nutrition: Potatoes contribute starch for energy and naturally occurring fibre, especially when the skin is eaten.
• Enjoy: Roast, boil or mash; choose a preparation suited to the variety.
• Store: Store whole potatoes in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place.
• Prepare: Scrub before use and cook thoroughly; discard green or badly sprouted potatoes.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Potatoes are a versatile base for comforting sides and everyday meals.

• Nutrition: Potatoes contribute starch for energy and naturally occurring fibre, especially when the skin is eaten.
• Enjoy: Roast, boil or mash; choose a preparation suited to the variety.
• Store: Store whole potatoes in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place.
• Prepare: Scrub before use and cook thoroughly; discard green or badly sprouted potatoes.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Mushrooms add an earthy, savoury flavour and satisfying texture.

• Nutrition: Mushrooms contribute naturally occurring savoury compounds; nutrient levels vary by species.
• Enjoy: Sauté, roast or simmer into sauces and soups.
• Store: Keep refrigerated in breathable packaging.
• Prepare: Brush or rinse away debris, trim as needed and cook thoroughly.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.